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REASONS TO QUIT SMOKING.

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REASONS TO QUIT SMOKING.

The benefits of quitting tobacco are almost immediate. After just 20 minutes of quitting smoking, your heart rate drops. Within 12 hours, the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal. Within 2–12 weeks, your circulation improves and lung function increases. Within 1–9 months, coughing and shortness of breath decrease. Within 5–15 years, your stroke risk is reduced to that of a non-smoker. Within 10 years, your lung cancer death rate is about half that of a smoker. Within 15 years, your risk of heart disease is that of a non-smoker. If that’s not enough here are a few more reasons!

1. Greater risk of getting Covid /flu

2. Smell of stale smoke on everything, clothes, skin, hair, decorations etc .

3. Causes heart problems, narrows arteries

4. Bad breath

5. Wrinkly skin

6. Accidental fires

7. Harm others and pets with second hand smoke

8. Likely to cause diabetes

9. Poor circulation

10. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary, Disorder

11. Infertility

12. Erectile dysfunction

13. Dental problems

14. Long a slow deaths

15. Financial , expensive habit

16. SMOKING KILLS 💀

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76Cat6 MONTH WINNER

Hi I am 73 have smoked since I was 16.quit once for 3 years but got divorced and started again.Was getting more sob,on Oct 1 2024 quit again.so far so good. I am just afraid it is to late,really regret starting again.

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jillygirlAdministratorQueen Bee in reply to76Cat

Hi 76 Cat, Its never too late to quit no matter how many times you have relapsed. Your body will improve with circulation , less strain on your lungs and heart overall you are much better off. You may not be able to repair some of the damage but at least you wont be adding to the damage. Plus your finances will improve. You know you can do this. ☺️👍💐xx

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Yvonneh1234AdministratorRockerbilly quitter in reply to76Cat

hi 76Cat As jillygirl said there are still loads of benefits whatever age you decide to quit. Stay determined and positive don’t be to hard on yourself it’s never too late . We are here if you need any support 😊 take one day at a time. You’ve got this 😊💪 good luck 🤞 xxxxx

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BriarwoodAdministratorDucky in reply to76Cat

Hi Cat and welcome to Quit Support 🙋‍♀️ Congratulations on 5 months smoke free🚭💪👏 As said already it’s never too late to quit smoking, so be very proud of yourself and keep going as you’re doing the very best thing for your health now, well done🤗xx

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76Cat6 MONTH WINNER in reply toBriarwood

Thanks

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76Cat6 MONTH WINNER in reply to76Cat

Thanks

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76Cat6 MONTH WINNER

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