Scared

[Ihankins58]

Hi everyone! Planning to quit today it didnt happen the first time but my anxiety about getting cancer is too high now. Just a little background. Ive smoked alot in the past 3 years...is it too late?

[Nozmo Valued Contributor]

Hello Ihankins58 ,

It doesn't matter how much you have smoked in the past; as soon as you stop your risk of getting certain diseases starts to decrease and keeps on decreasing as long you stay off the cigarettes. Never think that it's too late or let anybody convince you of that. You look young enough to end up with the same risks as somebody who has never smoked.

Get a phone app and it will show you how your health is getting better. Go for it! People here will help you out. We've all been through it and know what it's like.

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hi Ihankins58

welcome,hope you keep posting,keep reading posts.

I know that family's thing,with me it strokes' or Alzheimerse

, (I have lumps and thyroid problems,hopeing never to get throat cancer,but I've stopped smoking so hopefully I cant/wont get it,its my nightmare the hole in throat.

you have stoped,and hopefully any future illness will not appear,

you know it can only be good to stop.health,wealth and dare I Say happiness.

you take care 😊

do keep kicking 😎

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Hey Ihankins58 , delighted to see you back with us and that you have begun your journey again, it is NEVER too late to stop.

Stay close to us and read up as much as you can, we are here to help anytime

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

How is Day 3(?) going Ihankins58 ?

[Ihankins58 in reply to RoisinO1]

Still havent quit but slowed down my amount. Anxiety about other things in life is holding me back from taking none at all :/

[Ihankins58 in reply to Ihankins58]

Thanks for your support

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Ihankins58]

We will be here and waiting for you Ihankins58 - look forward to seeing your Day 1 post very soon....

[Jwk1962 1 Year Smoke Free]

Never too late, Never never never. Ahh, it gets easier too😕. Good luck .Jeff. 🚭🔠😎

[Rjg45 500 Days Smoke Free]

I’ve smoked for over 25 yrs ..

It’s never to late ... I’m scared of developing copd ..

my doctor said , you as with others will eventually get a form of this either as a result of smoking or just old age !!!

He said my lungs are fine at the moment and to stop worrying about my life and to get on with it ....

Was good advice ..

I need to lose some Lbs that I’ve pilled on since quitting and get fit ...

I am sure though , smoking suppresses or masks many things , aches and pains etc that have suddenly appeared along with teeth probs ...

but also think , you going i to a different state of mind when you quit if your not careful with your plan and get to relaxed ... getting to relaxed = less exercise ....

That’s all in my opinion btw ...

Keep strong and positive though , as the first stage is the hardest. Once that’s passed , days turn to weeks , weeks turn to months 👍