Reciprocity

7

NO! It's never too late to make improvements in your lifestyle. 69, 79, or 89, doesn't matter. My mother smoked for most of her life and quit when she was about 67. She is now 98 years old. I'm convinced she would not still be here had she not quit Most of us wish we had quit earlier than what we did and yes, there's no guarantee that we will recover completely after we quit a 40 or 50 year addiction like this. There are a lot of very long time smokers here on this site and we are all committed to making a positive difference in our future. What you are doing now is not adding to any damage you may have already done and that alone improves our chance for a better life as we get even older. You can not only add years onto your life but you will also improve the quality of life for the years you do have! That's the best we can do at this point but, it's still important!! The longer you are quit, the better you will feel and the more you will want to stay quit.

Good stuff Jules

We have been putting a lot of toxins into our body, most of us for years and then we suddenly stop. There is bound to be a lot of adjustment going on internally and that manifests itself in many different ways. All "quit symptoms" don't necessarily happen to each one of us but we all seem to experience some symptoms from quitting. The news is all good though because what we are experiencing in the early part of our quit is healing. Our body is cleansing itself of the toxins and learning to carry on without them - you know, the way it did before we smoked? If you experience any symptoms that concern you, see your doctor and discuss with them. If the things you are experiencing are quit related, they will be temporary and will pass with time. Just know that long term, you are doing the best possible thing for your future health

Gifts

5

NOPE! Jump on board Wee me, I'll get us back to December

True (sort of - wife & daughter make 'em & I eat them ) NP will make a New Years Resolution of some sort.

#2

2

Drug addict will steal from their mother to feed their addiction. Stealing from a stranger is no problem at all! There's no morality when you are at that level :(

Egg

-2

Glad you had insurance coverage Bat Makes it a little less painful but still sucks!

-2 (just have to hold out till Sunday night )

+1

Plus One

2

That is interesting Jules. Can't imaging smoking that much and not seeing the resulting yellowing somewhere on your hands. Maybe because you are younger and your skin doesn't stain as easily?? Good job on the 11 days quit too! Keep it going. You know the challenges will continue for a while yet so stay strong in your commitment Jules

NOPE!

A huge congratulations to you Dee on your 1 year quit smoking anniversary! I'm really happy for you. There are challenges we all must over come on our journey to freedom and you have met and conquered all of yours Grab a lounge on the Lido Deck among all the others already there. I'll see you in a couple of months!

Sheppard

5

5 OK sticks, time to come out and play