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Posted 1/1/2015 2:44 AM (GMT 0)
Today in the 3rd day for me i have cut my cigarettes from 1 1/2 to 2 packs a day to 5 cigarettes a day. I have noticed a big change in my self I cough more right now and there are times my HR picks up. For me having health anxiety I seem to pick up on this alot. I have noticed the depression has kicked in some as well, I am working through it all, what pushed me to really stop smoking is my Dr checked me out and let me know I was moving into having chronic bronchitis, when I looked it up to help me understand more on this I noticed that it is said by one Dr to be an early stage of COPD. I am only 37 with 3 beautiful children, I watched it kill 2 of my Grand parents, It is not something I want to take me, I want to be around for ever with my kids( they tell me this) so I am taking it one day at a time and spending it with my kids:)
Posted 1/1/2015 2:49 AM (GMT 0)
It's probably going to be difficult at first but I applaud your effort. I saw both my parents and wife quit and was really trying on them. Once you get through the rough spots it will get better.

Good luck.
Posted 1/1/2015 3:08 AM (GMT 0)
Yes it will, I am looking forward to better health with out smoking, at least i will be able to have more fun with my kids ****
Posted 1/1/2015 3:10 AM (GMT 0)
I'm trying to quit as well. Tonight will probably be kinda rough in that area, as I know after a few drinks I'll want to smoke. I've never been to heavy of a smoker, at the most maybe 6-8 a day. Ever since my anxiety (heart worries) started I've really cut back and maybe have 5 a week.
Posted 1/1/2015 4:49 AM (GMT 0)
when my anxiety started 12 years ago i picked up my smoking, now its a have to thing to quit, i have picked up to night tho only had 9 cigs tonight tomorrow im going to cut down to 4 for the next few days im hoping to be cig free before February:D thats my new years goal
Posted 1/1/2015 6:28 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Skysmommy,

When I quit smoking I noticed an uptick in my anxiety and depression, particularly the first 3 days. But, once I had totally broken the habit, I noticed my overall anxiety went down. In the long run it turned out to be both physically and mentally healthier for me.

Good luck and have a great New Year!
Posted 1/1/2015 5:25 PM (GMT 0)
SM.,

Great job on your efforts! I wish you continued success.:) Be patient with yourself and the process!

Hugs and high fives.:)

S.C.
Posted 1/2/2015 8:58 AM (GMT 0)
Oh I am Scaredy I know it will be a hard road but im going to walk it till i get to the end fighting my way through all the dirt hole to get to where i want to be. i know hard times will pop up just like tonight and it wont be easy, but i am going to make it to the end.
Posted 1/2/2015 11:59 AM (GMT 0)
you will beat this. 30yrs, got to a 100 a day. i would forgo everything for one. a heart attack, double by-pass last feb and now obstructive sleep opnea, severe and some weird stuff called rem hyperventilation. plus the financial costs. i too have had many an attempt and gone big stretches. i am around 15months. set a quit date. be firm. quit the night before, as if you say you will have your last one in the morning it will be harder. water, water and more water. it helps. i wish you well.
Posted 1/3/2015 1:49 AM (GMT 0)
Skys,

You already said what I was going to say. Stick around for your kids. I think smoking may have contributed to my father passing from pancreatic cancer. Don't put them through that.

More options for smoking cessation are available now than ever.

Two packs? Think of it this way. That is $70/week. $280/month. Almost $4,000 a year. That money can be spent so much better. You'll feel better. You'll smell better. There are healthy stress relievers out there.

If you can make it twenty-one days, you're gold. That's how long it takes to cement a habit in your routine.

I have never smoked mind you, but I get it.
Posted 1/5/2015 5:13 AM (GMT 0)
Well today was a set back im still under a pack a day but i smoked more then i wanted to today :(, now im setting here with my anxiety kickin my bum, i believe i smoked around 13 cigs today. where i have been down to between 5 and 8 a day, my SpO2 has come up from 95% to 97% since i started slowing down with less smokes and my pulse is now staying in between 70 and 90 which is good i believe. i know there will be days that you fall back its always for one step forward there are 3 back. i am hoping tomorrow will be better then today. i am going to see how long i can go with out a smoke at all and if i go all day with out one im wont be picking another back up. I am going to beat this. I just hate the systems that come with quitting:( my anxiety is not fun and with the extra it just really suck, my oldest son (he is 11) dont want to go to sleep so he can stay up with his momma and be here for her for this bad night. i have already broke down and cried, my head feels like a big bolder is sitting on top of it, and its making my eyes hurt lol, i know i will be better tomorrow it will just take time
Posted 1/5/2015 6:34 AM (GMT 0)
S.M.,

Tomorrow is a new day, with a new chance to move forward!

Keep up the good attitude, and know that you WILL reach your goal! :)

Give yourself a pat on the back for posting here and staying accountable...you are doing great!

S.C.
Posted 1/5/2015 12:09 PM (GMT 0)
the mindset is where it is all about. your on the way. well done. keep it up.
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