Just joined! On day 3.

[Mac#23]

Way to go Jeff. Changing your daily routines will help you get past some cravings and urges. Keep it up.

[jillar]

Hi @ItsDeb, we were just thinking about you and hope you're feeling better today

[ItsDeb]

Aw thanks,  Jillar! I am feeling tons better today. Doctor said I had exacerbated COPD. Gave me a shot in the butt and 5 days of prednisone and an antibiotic. Breathing much better and less wheeze and cough. Looking forward to that improving over the next few days.  I'm still a non smoker! Day 7!! Still getting regular cravings but shifting thought process and tasks and moving thru them.  

[jillar]

Hi Deb, I'm glad you're feeling better already. Congratulations on a week quit, you too @JH63, you guys got this!

[Doreensfree]

Quitting will stop the acceleration of C.O.P.D....

Best thing you can do for your health Deb's ....

Jab in the butt.......Ouch !!!!!

 

[Doreensfree]

Great job Debs....and JH..... Upwards and Onwards !!!

[ItsDeb]

Good thing my butt has plenty of cushion

I'm definitely looking forward to less COPD issues.  I just hate it's taken me this long to get to this point.  But NOPE it is!

[garry mhudson]

Welcome aboard Deb. hope you feel better and the doctor is a good idea if you get feeling worse. It`s tough but will be well worth it. I smoked just about as long as you have and you still see a lot of improvement. hang in there. best wishes.

[JH63]

That's Great News!  I'm glad to hear you are feeling better! 

I somewhat understand what you are going through. My wife has had chronic bronchitis for about eight years (OPD). She uses an inhaler daily. When she gets really sick, she also has to take antibiotics and prednisone. Several times she has been given so much prednisone that she gets real puffed up and it can take months for her to get back to normal. She has never smoked, the doctors tell her that her attacks are triggered by allergies. Mostly certain types of mold. It's rough at times.

 

 Well, it's day seven for us.  We can do this!

    Jeff

[ItsDeb]

Yay Jeff!! I'm glad you're still on board with me! We've so got this!! 

[Mac#23]

Way to go Jeff and Deb. You got through hell week. Reward yourself for a job well done.

[JH63]

@ItsDeb Just wanted to let you know that I am still here and taking it a day at a time. Today was full of cravings, but I fought them off one by one. I hope that you are feeling better and still on track with your quit!

  Jeff

 

[ItsDeb]

Yay Jeff! 

 

I am feeling better thank you.  Each day is a win and I'm glad we're still going strong!!

[Doreensfree]

Lol at you two ...flying along .....lovin the quit buddy...helping each other along is nice to see 

Well Done

[jillar]

Quit buddies are so important, at least they were for me   You guys should REALLY look into making yourself a ticker for your signature. Aren't you at all curious at all the money and cigarettes NOT smoked you've saved in just a week quit? I was and I still love mine  

[catlover]

Well done Jeff and Deb, you are both doing great. Having a quit buddy really helps, keep walking the path together and cheering each other on.

[jillar]

9 minutes ago, catlover said:

I’m clicking on the ticker tab above, nothing is happening!!! Maybe it’s because I’m on my iPad. Can never do anything on this, will try later on my laptop.  Thanks Jillar x

I don’t have an arrow by my name either!

 

Try this  https://www.quittrain.com/tickers/

[catlover]

Wow I think its sorted now, is that right, seems rather a high amount 10.000 dollars!!! thats more than you Jillar, you couldnt have smoked many a day!!!!!!

[JudiMD]

Welcome, Deb, and good luck!  I’m new too.  I’m on Day 15 after 62 years a smoker.  Oh Dear, Isn’t going to be easy.  

Edited January 14, 2021 by JudiMD
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[jillar]

Hi @Judi, congratulations on 15 days quit already, that's fantastic! You'll get all the support you need here so please shout out if you have any questions or comments or just want to vent. Most of us are long time smokers so if we can succeed anyone can  

Be sure to check out all our forums too. Lot's to do to educate yourself about are addiction or just take you're mind off quitting while still being close in our Social section  

[Mac#23]

Welcome aboard Judi,

 Congratulations on your 15 day quit. Knowledge is power so make sure to check out all the articles and videos on this site. We are here to support you all the way so don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. Plus, don't forget to Nope daily.

[Doreensfree]

Welcome aboard Judi....

Congratulations on your two week quit ....brilliant ...

I was a 52 years smoker ...I carnt tell you enough how wonderful it feels to be free..

Read all you can ,start on the main Discussion Board ...all the post you need to get going are pinned with a green square ...

You can do it !!!

[JudiMD]

On 1/3/2021 at 6:28 PM, Carla said:

Can’t smoke in shower

 

 

 Love that

I’m embarrassed to admit this, but I have smoked in the shower.  Not easy, but I managed.  Argh!  

[Mona]

Hi Deb,

 

Congratulations on your commitment to quit smoking!  It's not easy but it can be done.  Just like you said, take it one day at a time.  Eventually you'll wonder why you even smoked in the first place.  It just takes time.

 

Mona

[Mee]

On 1/13/2021 at 2:15 PM, Judi said:

 I’m new too.  I’m on Day 15 after 62 years a smoker.  Oh Dear, Isn’t going to be easy.

Hi Judi.  Welcome, I just noticed you have joined.  Put all the negatives away because you can do this.  The more you power through your craves, the stronger you will get.  Stay close and make us your new obsession.  There is lots of support and friendship here!  You can do this.