Abby

One day at a time forever it's nope Signed Abby

Chronic illness messes my excersise routine. Gosh how I miss my workouts . Used to be an athlete now I feel like a couch potato . No two days are the same pain wise, or health wise . I am learning to pace myself and not overdo things at the moment . Take things one day at a time . Stay upbeat ...... Today it's just the stationary bike at home and I say that hopefully... because all this talk about doughnuts you know has gotten me motivated lol so .... hmm it will be worth it .

Doreen , sorry about those gallstones , been there .. very painful. I had laparoscopic surgery done on mine , my sister had the old conventional method ... you will be ok .... that gallbladder gone will mean no more pain and the good news once it is gone you will be able to eat everything . Tracey , hope being on the statins helps. My opinion on meds is ; less is best . Everything you take presents it's own set of problems. Eat healthy , live happy , worry less , stress less and laugh often . It's the best medicine there is .

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For you reciprocity . Seriously Doreen is right . For me it's all or nothing . You really do have to not let anything rob you of your quit . I'm all in , to keep my quit .

Hi I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad . My dad quit smoking too actually in my senior high school year . He passed of emphysema and HF . I would like to congratulate you for quitting . Your dad will be happy for you. Draw upon his strength . You can do this . You are not walking alone. You have found this great site to walk with you too . The support and info here will help you so much . Lots of things to do here as well to help you get through the rough times .. Yes it gets much easier . All you need to look after is today ok . Dont worry about tomorrow or what yesterday was .. just keep quit for today . There is always someone here .. so yes please post any time . I posted tons in the beginning to help me through . I cried buckets . How in the heck can one cry so much ? Well , I think they are called healing tears and I had a lot of healing to do . I like you smoked all the time and especially smoked to stuff down emotions . I too have struggled with many health issues and that's why I quit smoking . I was also so very sick . I decided I had no choice but to take smoking off the table... Just after I quit , I got my diagnosis but I had no choice left that's how bad my health was . I couldn't find another excuse to smoke .... every breath I took was effort . I wish I had quit at 23 because once I got a taste of how good it was to be smoke free I wished I had quit years before. I love being smoke free . I am very proud of you because have made such a great decision early in your life and I'm excited for you because being smoke free is going to give you opportunity and open doors . You can do this . You really can . I hope the drs will soon get to your diagnosis . I know that is frustrating and difficult but hang in there . The best thing you can do is quit smoking . Don't smoke ok , because every time you do it wakes up those cravings . You have to starve cravings if you don't feed them they learn to go away . Be patient with yourself . Even though you don't feel great about it you are doing great . Your confidence will grow . Hang in there. Just some ideas for you Distract , delay , share your feelings , drink lots of fluids , cinnamon helps with cravings as do oranges . Write or journal if that helps .and congratulate yourself often . Lots of times instead of it actually being a crave for a cig ask yourself if you are hungry angry , lonely or tired because maybe just a nap will help , or an orange , or phoning a friend or coming here may be just what you need to get through . Read read read as was already mentioned . You can do this .

Love the tune and message Doreen Sing with me ? You put your whole self in To a for-ever quit ... You put your whole self in To saying this is it .... You do the hokey pokey... By playing with a smokey .... You'll be Starting all over again ... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ? Put your ....whole self in To a for - ever quit You put your whole self in To keep an awesome quit DANCE the hokey pokey And turn yourself around Every day you'll be Healthy and fit . -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't smoke !

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Congrats jetblack .

Glad you are back on track .

Glad to hear it boo..

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Update for those who were asking ... Feeling better about things . My Dr visit did not have the encouraging news I had hoped for, but the appointment went well . I don't regret posting and I definitely don't regret not smoking . Today's report would have hurt a lot more had I smoked . I am sooo grateful . Thanks again to all of you replying and helping me through . My opinion is no matter where you are on your quit you will never regret posting but you will regret smoking . 1 day quit or 10,000 days quit, post if you need help . Addiction is a disease . Smoking is a choice . Would you agree?

Thanks Jet black for your input. Sorry about your friend . I like this statement "try not to be that person who thinks a smoke will help anything " I will and keep that in mind . Thank you For now now I am just going back to basics , taking one day at a time and keeping it smoke free , just like we all must do . I will be reading and listening and pledging nope .

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Thank you everyone for your thoughts on this tonight . I am feeling better . The dragon is sleeping , and I really hope it stays sleeping . I am calling it a.nite . Thanks for being here with me.

Hope the explanation helped although I know it it is really inexcusable but I feel being honest about it , is the right thing to do . For tonight I am going back to the basics of quitting . I am anxious as I mentioned over some health issues ... but I don't need to make them addict thoughts . One day at a time . I will know more tomorrow after I talk with the hemotologist . Thanks for letting me share . I will check in tomorrow again . I get what I deserve . Honestly if anyone feels I should not participate here , I will not and I will respect that .

I think I'm battling more with my actions and it's feeding the desire to smoke . I might be wrong .

Thanks B K P . I realize my thoughts were totally addict thinking , but it doesn't make me feel better my actions .

yes, but I never smoked . I promise I will explain in full detail if need be. Ask away . I posted I had smoked feeling certain that after doing so I would go out and smoke . I couldn't. This has happened to me twice . Certain I will smoke so may as well post I have , left then couldnt do it . That's playing with fire gor sure . To me it doesn't matter ..if everyone doesn't feel comfortable I've kept my quit date .. day 1 is fine but in fact I really have not lost a quit... yet ... I just need some support right now . I am truly sorry as I see it could have hurt others quits . I should have posted for help sooner and not let my pride get in the way or let my fear for newcomers looking in be discouraged . Maybe we can all learn from this . If I'm not welcome please just say so .. I will understand .

No, I won't smoke, I'm just having anxiety which makes me think of smoking . Health matters still make me think about smoking at times . I have a long quit and I love being a non smoker . I feel even ashamed posting these thoughts because it scares me it may discourage new quitters . Heck it discourages me . For years I've not had any smoking thoughts..... what has changed ? I know my health is getting worse but I am discouraged that I would even think I may find hope or relief in a cigarette .. they almost killed me . Any advise welcomed . Is this normal . Has anyone else gone through this ? Struggling but no way smoking .

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