Stopping smoking support. - Page 46

Tezcatlipoca · 25-12-2012, 14:34

I hit four years without cigarettes about a week ago

Will21st · 25-12-2012, 15:14

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Originally Posted by Matt D

I hit four years without cigarettes about a week ago

well done mate!

Zee · 25-12-2012, 15:19

I had previously quit for 3 years, around this time then about 6 months ago i began smoking again, now i haven't smoked for 6 days as im trying to stop again as i believe what is the point in smoking.

After just 6 days i can really notice the difference in how i feel, my apatite has improved, my insomnia has gone, my breathing has improved, the colour of my skin has improved, although i am getting cravings i feel im strong enough to overcome them, they last sometimes a couple of minutes and can be quite strong.

I believe i dont need any support like patches or gum and really would encourage others to at least try, and dont be so weak, dont let those small cravings bring you down.

If those cravings become over powing, try to make yourself busy, cleaning the house or doing some DIY it always helps.

I believe its never too late to stop smoking.

20 minutes: Your blood pressure and pulse rate return to normal

8 hours: Oxygen levels in your blood return to normal.

24 hours: Carbon monoxide has been eliminated from your body. Your lungs start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris.

48 hours: There is no nicotine left in your body. Your ability to taste and smell is greatly improved.

72 hours: Breathing becomes easier. Your bronchial tubes begin to relax and your energy levels increase.

2-12 weeks: Circulation improves throughout the body, making walking and running a whole lot easier.

3-9 months: Coughs, wheezing and breathing problems get better as your lung function is increased by up to 10%.

5 years: Heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker.

10 years: Risk of lung cancer falls to half that of a smoker. Risk of heart attack falls to same as someone who has never smoked.

15 years: Your risk of heart disease is now the same as someone who doesn't smoke.

15-20 years: risks of all other diseases are almost that of a non smoker.

Not just that you'll notice the extra cash in your wallet...

joglynne · 25-12-2012, 18:55

I gave up smoking almost 30 years ago and have lived to be the old curmudgeon.

Something that I am certain I wouldn't have done had I not decided my life was worth more than my addiction to nicotine.

Well done everyone who kicked the habit and I give my promise to help and encourage anyone else who decides to do the same.

thenry · 28-12-2012, 15:35

new anti smoking ad - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIyqcST29wQ

adzii_nufc · 29-01-2013, 06:41

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Originally Posted by adzii_nufc

Finally grew a pair and decided to stop tonight, Been about 2 hours since my last smoke but my life demands this change.

I work in Door Supervision and Close Protection which is naturally physically demanding and I really want to get into shape more. I have smoked for about 4-5 years and had no problems with the sports I took part in whilst being a smoker (MMA & Football) But as soon as I moved into Security I just dropped the sports and lazed about whilst not working. I used to be able to run as far as I needed and at a good pace but now I just feel empty after about 1/2 a mile.

Hoping if I bin the smoking I can breathe fresh air into my lungs and get back into shape and possibly look at getting back into a sport.

Going cold-turkey so hoping if I concentrate on my goal my mind will stay set.

Still haven't smoked since this post, almost bought one of those E-cig's after a few weeks though but decided against it. Noticed a hefty chunk of money building up too

Sirius · 29-01-2013, 06:47

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Originally Posted by adzii_nufc

Still haven't smoked since this post, almost bought one of those E-cig's after a few weeks though but decided against it. Noticed a hefty chunk of money building up too

Well done

joglynne · 29-01-2013, 14:15

Another cold turkey graduate here as well adzii_nufc so congratulations as I know from experience it takes a lot of will power to get this far.

peanut · 29-01-2013, 14:21

It's 7 days in for me, I'm on patches to start with. No sure whats worse smoking or the heaviest sleep pattern with the most vivid dreams ever experienced in all my life. It is quite disturbing.

Still, will cut down on the patches from tomorrow and see how it goes. I'm still positive and already noticed the difference in the mornings.

danielf · 29-01-2013, 14:25

Well done all

Nearing 6 months without a fag here. I'm still using my electronic cigarette, but it hasn't contained any nicotine in about 4 months. It doesn't make much sense I'm still using my ecig, but I'm not too bothered with it. I'm not smoking and not using nicotine

joglynne · 29-01-2013, 14:52

I am sooo proud of you guys. It takes a lot to give up smoking and you are all doing so well. Do whatever you need to help you give up because in the long term you will all be non-smokers and better off in so many ways.

thenry · 29-01-2013, 15:12

well done all, keep it up. be somewhat proud of your bodies too. its yours, look after it

peanut · 29-01-2013, 15:22

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Originally Posted by thenry

well done all, keep it up. be somewhat proud of your bodies too. its yours, look after it

I wouldn't go that far.....

I'm grateful that I'm not a dog or a horse.

I'm just doing it to make the mornings a lot easier to deal with. Basically the damage from smoking is the least of my worries now as I ain't expected to get anywhere near pension age.

Saying that, knowing my luck I'd end up beating that and then end up getting every smoking related disease there is.

Mick Fisher · 29-01-2013, 15:27

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Originally Posted by Sirius

Well done

What he said.........

joglynne · 29-01-2013, 15:35

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Originally Posted by peanut

I wouldn't go that far.....

I'm grateful that I'm not a dog or a horse.

I'm just doing it to make the mornings a lot easier to deal with. Basically the damage from smoking is the least of my worries now as I ain't expected to get anywhere near pension age.

Saying that, knowing my luck I'd end up beating that and then end up getting every smoking related disease there is.

Every little thing that you can do all adds up peanut. I beat the odds, still surviving and determined to enjoy my life for as long as possible.

Never give in, do what you have to and cherish what you have. That's my mantra and it's what keeps me going.