Smoking no more

[lormaran]

Hi everyone, was diagnosed with copd 3yrs ago but it has taken till now to finally see sense and stop smoking....12days since my last one. will save the money instead for treats etc. Looking at the various posts everyone is very supportive, please can I join?

[REWW]

Great that you quit smoking! Congratulations! I quit 2 years ago. I have emphysema & can't do what I used to. So pleased you posted. Talk again soon?

[redhead266]

Good for you. I quit smoking 23 years ago and it was one of the hardest things I ever did....but worth it.

[Toci]

Many congratulations and welcome to the community.

[lormaran]

looking through the various posts everybody is very friendly and supportive of each other. sometimes I get very anxious about copd/emphysema but knowing about the support makes me feel less alone.

[Linda47715]

Quiting smoking is one of the hardest things I have done. How I wish I had never smoked that first one. You can QUIT.

[lormaran]

Likewise I wish I had never smoked first of many ciggies, finding it difficult this now but will try to focus on the positives,, thankyou for your encouragement.

[Moyz in reply to lormaran]

Lomaran ,try and see ciggies as the enemy, pretend you are fighting in a battle and they are the bad boys,and they can't win because every time they try you zap them with the washing up liquid or anything you have to hand,they say that if you can do something or not do something in this case for 28days then you break the habit! I'm 0n my 25th day so here's hoping the 28th day my mirical will take place!!!!!!!!! But seriously think how proud you will be when you look back and laugh at those expensive soldiers in white coats waiting and waiting for you to pick them up ,they will give in in the end and try and claim another victim , but it won't be you!!!!!!!!! Keep strong my friend ,go to the vaping shop and get yourself set up with an Endura t18 all different strengths of nicotine and flavours and watch the ciggies money collect in the pot. I have saved £200 pounds and counting. You can do it ,it's not as bad as you think! However it took me fifty years to get to this point so don't be too hard on yourself. Moyz

[debra1019]

Please quit smoking it makes copd get bad real fast. I have been quit for about 6 months ,I had smoked for about 20 years.

[luciamarie]

Wrg. Keep up the good work

[pekeatzu]

Congratulations.

[nimros]

Hang in there. It's really worth the hard work--and it IS hard. It's been 15 years for me after many failed attempts.

[Moyz]

Well DONE you. I have given up smoking for 24days now,and I'm happily vaping,good luck moyz

[lormaran in reply to Moyz]

3rd of May was my last ciggie, using a e-ciggie at times, it really helps with the craving. Am determined to do it this time. Thing is I enjoyed the cigs, but trying to stay focused on the health benefit And the monetary gain. x

[jimmy1c in reply to lormaran]

Hi lormaran

i only joined this group a couple of days ago and gave up cigs yesterday. Any tips appreciated.

J

[lormaran in reply to jimmy1c]

Hi jimmy, well done on deciding to stop smoking, all I can say is to take one step at a time, one of the incentives was to watch the money preciously spent on ciggies now. I also use the nocolette e-ciggies to banish any cravings, just focus on your reason for stopping and look forward to better health and fatter wallets...keep in touch, lots of support and encouragement from all your friends on this forum...

[jimmy1c in reply to lormaran]

Hi lormaran

Thanks for ur reply I may try the e cigs I was worried about the fact I would still be inhaling smoke but if it was now and again it maybe be ok

J

[manda006]

Congrats, i dont know why i continue to smoke, especially chain smoke. I start a kick the habit class tuesday.

[Katie6088]

3 days of no smoking for me.

[lormaran]

that's great, it can only get better for you, I haven't smoked since May3rd, have used ecigs for help, keep going you WILL feel better for it, as will your purse. Us ex smokies need to stick together. Stay strong, lots of positive vibes winging their way through cyber space to oyu, xx

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I am 44 and have stage 3 copd emphysema and I am terrified I was diagnosed 3 years ago as mild but couldn't stop smoking until recently I am now stage 3 with a lung capacity of 45% and have four beautiful children the youngest of which is 3 and I am terrified, please stay away from the cigarettes I beg you.