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Anyone ever think about smoking?

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pam34048
pam34048

i have had a crappy week, husband, health problems, nothing seems to be getting better even though I quit smoking 10 months ago. I don't drink, or take medication,  I even quit coffee for a month,  because my urolagyst said it was harmful.   I now have one coffee. I gotta have sipomething.  

Anyways all all I can think about sometimes is having a smoke,  anyone else get like that?

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  • julie07318
    julie07318 pam34048

    Posted

    morning  Pam  sorry  to hear  your  having   a  crap  time.   i  do  understand  what  you  are  saying.     me  personally  would  do anything   rather  than   smoke.   ive  not smoked  now  for  nearly  3  years.     try to  keep  strong,   do  anything  but  please please  dont  smoke,   what  about  one of  those  e  cigs  if  you  really  get  desparate  but only if they dont  have nicotine.     lots  of  love   and  best  wishes to  you  and  your  family  julie   xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
    • pam34048
      pam34048 julie07318

      Posted

      i tried the e cig made me congested, so much so the dr asked if up I was smoking again.  The liquid also contains harmful chemicals when heated, that causes cancer.  I bought a bunch of e cig stuff and had to throw it all out.
  • sandy58386
    sandy58386 pam34048

    Posted

    Hi Pam!! Hang in there girl!! Please don't give in! I quit 16 years ago, cold turkey and now.....I feel nauseated even if I walk by someone that smells of smoke. When you get the urge, think of something positive in your life. You wonder how I quit and why I would never go back to it? One day, those many years ago, when our daughter was pregnant with our granddaughter, my husband said..."we need to quit, I want to see our grandchildren grow up". That was enough incentive for me and I've never looked back. Good luck Pam, and bless you!

  • david1942
    david1942 pam34048

    Posted

    . . . anyone else get like that?

    Not any more, Pam. Not after ~3 years.

    It's quite a hard road to be on but worth the effort.

    ?Quit all alcohol 10+ years ago, coffee 2+ years.

    Tea and water are the "regulars" plus a bit of fruit juice.

    Soup every day and, of course, a decent simple diet.

    ?Don't know if its going to extend my life-time though , , ,,

    • pam34048
      pam34048 david1942

      Posted

      I was never sick when I smoked, never caughed or got short of breath. Got chest pain so I quit, was diagnosed 6 months later with copd.  The dr says I should be happy it's mild considering I smoked for 27 years.  I still have the chest pain, tried everything spent about 1000,00 buying heathy food,herbs,flutter bug,vitamins, healthy foods,read everything I could get my hands on but have gotten worse.

      the dr says it will work its way out, does not know how long that will be but three perfect chest X-rays he is not concerned, and does not care I am in pain.

      my husband still smokes, goes out not very often to drink, eats crap, has little empathy for what I am going threw.  I actually thought when I quit smoking I woul get better, even better than before.  But know all I think about is smoking, drinking a few beers, ice cream and a giant greasy hamburger.  Sitting on my ass all day or just lying in the sun.  Thanks for your replies it's tough.

       

    • tlw5
      tlw5 pam34048

      Posted

      I've never been on meds, short of breath, etc. I think anyone that smokes or has smoked has some sort of copd so I quit hoping I will never get those symtoms. Im in good shape, exercise, etc., I gained 10 lbs but I was underweight. I did take a few puffs like 6 months ago but didnt enjoy it enough to have another so maybe that will give you encouragement

  • PGtips11
    PGtips11 pam34048

    Posted

    Hi Pam, I've not had a cigarette for 5 years and still get cravings but I won't give in. I've stopped at least 5 times before, the longest for 2+ years. What I have learned is that there is no such thing as "just the one". That one inevitably leads on to full time addiction. Stay strong and be proud of yourself.

    • pam34048
      pam34048 PGtips11

      Posted

      Well I had the worst morning of all and gave in and had two cig.  I felt so calm a calm I have not felt in a long time.  Well those will be the last smokes I have I just had to get it out of my system.  If I feel like smoking again I will go get the patch or Nicolette inhaler to cope next time.  I am not going to beat myself up for being weak after all I am human.  I just hope my lungs will forgive me.
    • tlw5
      tlw5 pam34048

      Posted

      Don't beat yourself up just keep trying. They have things called tar bars you put on a cigg that traps all the bad stuff in the filter. Im not promoting smoking but it will help you with the quit. Also it has to be hard living with a smoker. I know I would have caved by now. You want to quit so thats the best start😊

    • pam34048
      pam34048 tlw5

      Posted

      I remember those it's a filter you put on the end of your ciggerete,  I used them to quit smoking about 10 years ago wow they still sell them.  Thanks I will keep that in mind.  Well I think I had my fill of smoking for awhile I will try to go another ten months and keep myself busy as much as I can and work on avoiding stress.  I was thinking meditation they have a lot on you tube, that may help me relax a bit. I have to to remind myself I have copd and not to take my lungs for granted.

    • tlw5
      tlw5 pam34048

      Posted

      You have your 10 months under your belt so nobody can take that away, so in my opinion just minus that day and keep on keepin on😎

    • pam34048
      pam34048 tlw5

      Posted

      Thanks, I was just thinking that if  anyone asks when I quit smoking do I still count from the ten months or do I say one day starting tomorrow ?
    • tlw5
      tlw5 pam34048

      Posted

      Tell them whatever you want but you still have your 10 months

      with a slip up which is still 10 months smoke free no matter how anyone looks at it.

  • darlene_71896
    darlene_71896 pam34048

    Posted

    Yup, my sister quit over 10 years ago and chewed nicorette gum for 5 years afterward.  I quit 1 1/2 years ago and after I finished the patch etc. I would suck a lozenger when times got tough.  One day the lozenger made me feel ill and them I decided my body must have become adverse to nicotine.  Look at the Cdn. Cancer Society web site.  They have some good tips. 
  • tlw5
    tlw5 pam34048

    Posted

    I noticed you haven't been on here for awhile. We have close to the same quit date and was wondering how you were doing. I still crave and think about smoking everyday since my quit 15 months ago.  People can give hints, tips, etc., etc but it's still there everyday!!! I know smoking is bad for us but then so is stress so I'm still smoke free but not stress free🤐

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