Mee

Oh Kdad! You need to throw those smokes away. Let's get this quit going. I'm not quit sure how to change your ticker. If you message jillar, she probably can help.

In a year of firsts, we are following guidelines and not celebrating our family feast. Instead, I am concentrating on what I am thankful for. To my wonderful quit family, I am very grateful for your friendship and guidence!

Oh Jswiss, as long as you cave to the crave, you will continue to be stuck in the same rut. You can learn to power through the craves and beat the addiction.

Oh no Kdad. I always looked at you as my quit buddy. We quit about the same time. You have to just stop. I know life sucks right now with covid, but don't let it pull you down. Now is not the time to have unhealthy lungs. Concentrate on how wonderful and less costly it was when you were quit. I hope to see you noping again and coming here for support. We are hear for you.

Boo, that is the cutest darn donkey I have seen. Lucky girls!

That is awesome Jswiss. It is a matter of retraining your brain and how you look at smoking. Early in my quit, I was able to view smokers differently. It did not bother me to be around them. I amazingly had so much empathy for them. I would note how sad and loneyly they looked or how they were missing out on life. The addiction really robs you of so much. Stay focussed on freedom and you will succeed.

Still here!

I will definitely let you know. I am sure it will be a while before the borders open. In the meantime, I love the pictures and history. Oh, I just looked, you are above Maine. We loved Arcadia National Park in Maine and planned to go back there. We could add New Brunswick to the trip.

Hang in there Linda. Genetics and age can play a part in blood pressure but quitting smoking will definitely improve your health. Don't obsess over putting a time limit on the health benefits. That gives you reason to fail. When I would have a crave, I would close my eyes, breath deep and imagine my body healing. I knew that I had abused it for so long and that the improvements were going to take a while.

I have been thinking about her too, jillar. Hope she is busy with happiness!

@reciprocity this is a great reci! Since my husband retired, we wanted so much to start our travels but the pandemic put a halt to that. I keep telling him that we should be planning a nice trip to help keep our spirits up. Our next question is alway "which way do we go, George?" Since Canada is big on my bucket list, we will check this area out!

Welcome activeonly. This is a wonderful place for guidance and support in quitting. I am so glad you decided to just quit instead of waiting. The first week is the toughest because you are getting the nicotine out of your system. Once the nicotine is gone, you learn to rediret those thoughts of smoking. Stay close to the forum, educate yourself and place some games. You are strong and can do this!

I'm so sorry Sirius. The elderly have suffered so much. Trying to keep them safe leaves them with such lonliness. So wish we could finally turn a corner.

Way to go jswiss. Don't head into the battle already thinking you will fail. Your crucible has landed here and we are going to help carry you across the finish line! The galaxy of freedom does exist!

Pedro, we have all experienced that mindset. It kept me hooked for 42 years. Once you make the commitment to push past that thought, it becomes easier. Freedom is wonderful and empowering.

So glad you posted Betterbreathing. Unfortunately those odd craves do pop in once in a while but don't worry, you have this handled. Your addiction will always be there but I promise those strong craves will become more distant. The further smoking is behind you, the stronger you will become. The best benefit of all is a life free of a smoking related illness. As you conquer your addiction you won't have to look forward to a future of dread. You will find freedom to do the things you want, instead of being chained to that cigarette. Keep that awesome quit going!

J, it isn't the nicotine that ruins your lungs, the nicotine keeps you hooked and addicted. Sucking crap into your lungs is not healthy any way you look at it. You can believe what you are doing is safer, but will unfortunately find out differnt down the line.

Welcome Tjump! Wow, anyone that can jump out of a plane can certainly quit smoking. I was your age when I quit. Never thought I could, until I found this forum. They helped me realize I had the strength within me. Hang around and get to know us. I have a feelling you are a very interesting fellow. Here, you can educate yourself, play some games and get to know the wonderful people here.

J, you need to just "bite the bullet" and quit altogether. As long as you are putting that nicotine into your body, the longer you are ruining your health. Don't waste anymore life on a self destruting habit. You can quit!

I am right there with you johnny5, desperately trying to ignor the election. I wish I liked beer . Couldn't wait for this day to get here and so nervous for it to be over!

Welcome Jswiss. Two days quit is awesome. This forum is a great place for support during your quit journey. Stay close, educate yourself, play some games and get to know us. The first week is the toughest as you rid your body of the nicotine. Know that you are stronger than the craves and can keep pushing forward. You can do this!

My favorite Sean Connery movie was the Alfred Hitcock movie "Marnie" but did love everything he was in.

Of course you fold!

Welcome Kms1968. Yes, this place is awesome. I tried everything to quit and only succeeded after I found this forum. Hang around, educate yourself, play some games and shout out when you need help or direction. You can do this!