Smoking .....

DebbieT

I'm on my 2nd cigarette free day!!

I'm feeling ok so far & today was easier than yesterday ... I really hope I'm successful this time as my chest really needs the help of being non smokers :?
Hopefully with the methotrexate being stopped & me giving up combined with the massive antibiotic doses I'll be able to clear wot is now pneumonia, fingers crossed. Aarrgghhhh the pressure is huge .... And breathe x

villier

Well done Debbie, I think you know you have got to do it this time for the sake of your chest, you also know we will all be there behind you if you find it tough going. I gave up about five years ago and I am so glad I did it I cant stand the smell of cigarette smoke now, keep focussing that every day you abstain it will get easier..............good luck and keep us posted how you are getting on..............Marie xx

DebbieT

Funnily I've never liked the smell :?

Thank you, ure support means a lot. I feel pretty determined that's for sure ... x

applerose

Well done Debbie. It's good that you are so determined. I have never smoked but think it must be difficult to give up. My mum died of emphysema. I don't think she was able to give up as she had started when she was 14. They didn't know then how bad smoking was. What I don't understand is that my brother, one of my sisters, my nephew and 2 nieces all smoke after watching how ill mum was. Good luck. I'm sure you will do it now you have your head round it.

frogmorton

Well done you DebbieT

I am an ex-smoker too so it can be done.

My main philosophy was stolen from Richard Madeley of all people :oops: He said he hadn't necessarily given up for ever, but wasn't smoking today. A bit like saying take it a day at a time, but better for me as the thought of never having another cig was toooooo scary

That was several years ago now and I am still not smoking and hopefully won't again.

Go YOU!!! Hope the pneumonia clears soon

Love

Toni xxx

gilly1957

Well done Debbie.

I know how hard it is, I gave up a couple of years ago now and it has made an enormous difference to my chest, I used to wake every night at least once with unstoppable coughing,it was awful.

Are you using any nicotine replacement things?
I used the patches and a inhalator, which helped a lot as it gave me something to do with my hands.

I also can't stand the smell of cigarettes now either.

I wish you every success, keep us posted

DebbieT

Thank you all, the support is really appreciated!!

I'm using nicorette patches & then gum for after meals etc wen the craving is at it's worst. I have to say its going really well, it feels too easy at the moment & it's worrying me ... Do any of you remember if it felt easy? :?

The trouble with this addiction & habit is the stupidity of it. We know it's really really bad for us & it costs a fortune but more often than not it rules our lives anyway ... I'm sick of being so weak!!

Day 3 ... Im feeling strong x

dachshund

Hello Debbie
good for you I know you will do it. think what you can buy with the money.
I've never smoked I don't like the smell.
take care
joan xx

DebbieT

Not living in the red will help :? Thank you Joan

I made a week, phew x

maria09

Wow Debbie that's really good well done you
I've never smoked but can imagine how difficult it would be to kick the habit as it is an addiction
My Dad smoked all of my childhood tried many times to give up till one day it clicked and he's not smoked for last 35 years
Keep it up Debbie
Put your cigarette money in a jar it will soon add up and treat yourself to something
Maria

dreamdaisy

I used to be a smoker but not to any great extent. I used to smoke Gitanes and they could only be bought in the town centre. As my arthritis worsened it became too hard to get in to buy them so I stopped. Job done.

Good luck, stick at it because it will be better for your health and your purse. DD

villier

Woo Hoo, well done missus, one week down and lots more to go you are going great, don't hesitate to post if you need help to get you through..........tc..........Marie x

LignumVitae

Well done, that's great going! Stick at it, it's amazing how much easier it is to exercise and how much more you can do without becoming breathless once your lung function returns. Mr LV gave up last summer and had the shock of his life when he went surfing a few weeks ago and could still breathe at the end of his session, something he hasn't been able to do for years apparently.

Boomer13

Dear Debbie;

That's fantastic!!

We're here cheering you on, you're doing great!

(((())))xAnna