Everyones different Vee70. Luckily Smoking never had a hold on me for some reason. Could pack in anytime. Which i did on a few occassions for usually the same reason. Use the money to better myself. And i am talking 30 years ago. These days you could buy a cheap holiday on a weeks fags money at the prices now. I stopped completely December 21st 1990. When smoking Woodbines killed my dear Mom at 62 years of age. I only wish i had the same luck with cutting down my food to loose weight. Love my food and always hungry. Hope this Motivates you Vee70. To use the fag money for a nice break. That the memories you get will be with you forever. Stay Strong. And good luck . Brian
Thats a great motivation to stop love. I cant get enough holidays now i am semi retired. Enjoy while i can cause you need health to have them. Yes i am doing well. Thank you for asking Vee70. Xxx Brian
Thankyou, i read that too, hope this is the last attempt x
I wonder if the gentle gentle does any good sometimes, knowing that when one fails there will be sympathetic noises. I don't mean that is not a good approach for some folk but how do we judge what is appropriate?
From a purely personal point of view if someone fails to stop then the motive is not strong enough and the person really does not want to stop. After a heart attack, lying in hospital with furred up arteries knowing you have abused your body to the extent of almost irreparable damage does tend to be a gut wrenching moment to realise the damage you have done and what is required.
What about the cost? £10 a packet of cigarettes is just not sustainable for most people, especially when there are so many better things to spend ones money one - new car, holiday, clothes, smell, health etc etc. Brutal to be kind can work as a powerful shake up to face the truth. If you values your life would you continue to play Russian Roulette even if you were a lucky gambler? Have also to question the help you are getting - are you on patches, is there anyone supporting you when you need it, are you in a monitored plan?
The world is paved with good intent however we are the masters of our own destiny and if you want to gamble your future and that of your family and loved ones, well that is your choice and I respect that.
As my saying goes .. tomorrow is a new day stay positive and try again tomorrow quitting cold turkey was one of the hardest things I have ever done in my life. But it will be 2 years January 21st for me ! You got this 🙏🏻
Please try to have a daily positive attitude & each day have a mantra along the lines of YES I CAN (QUIT) -say it to yourself - if you find yourself thinking about having a smoke swap it for YES I CAN QUIT !!!!
like you ve said you had a heart attack -think of that & think of your lungs. Take care
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