Guest guest Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 I smoked for over 30 years and was up to at least three packs a day. If I could quit smoking, anybody can. They just think they can't. I thought that I couldn't until I tried, and I found that I was stronger than the nicotine. It took just a few days for the nicotine to be out of my body, and then it was easier. Smoking was the worst thing I've ever done for my health, and quitting was the best thing. I'd probably be dead now if I hadn't quit back on March 6, 1994. I don't have any idea how much money I've saved by not smoking for all those years since then. I can't get my sister to even try to quit. I do worry about her. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Hi Sue - I'm glad to hear you were able to beat that nicodemon. They say the addictive qualities of nicotine are comparable to or worse than heroine. I put your information into my Quit Counter and based on a $3.00 per pack price (guestimate), here are your stats: You have been smoke free for 14 years, 7 months, 27 days, 8 hours, 43 minutes and 56 seconds (5,355 days). You've not smoked 214,215 cigarettes and have saved over $40,366. You have also ADDED 743 days, 19 hours and 12 minutes to your life since you quit smoking. Way to go, Sue!! Congratulations on taking control of your life!! I have a sister and brother who continue to smoke, so I understand your concern for your sister. They have to make up their own minds and decide when they want to go a healthier route. I know I am so glad I quit - as well you should be, too............Doreen > > I smoked for over 30 years and was up to at least three packs a > day. If I could quit smoking, anybody can. They just think they > can't. I thought that I couldn't until I tried, and I found that I > was stronger than the nicotine. It took just a few days for the > nicotine to be out of my body, and then it was easier. Smoking was > the worst thing I've ever done for my health, and quitting was the > best thing. I'd probably be dead now if I hadn't quit back on March > 6, 1994. I don't have any idea how much money I've saved by not > smoking for all those years since then. > > I can't get my sister to even try to quit. I do worry about her. > > Sue > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 I really salute you guys for quitting smoking. They say it's harder to quit cigarettes than it is to quit heroin. I lost my only grandparent to a smoking related disease. My hubby lost both his grandparents to one as well - his grandfather died from post stroke complications, and his grandmother who never smoked but was exposed to 50+ years of 2nd hand smoke died from pancreatic cancer. My husband's father continues to smoke 3-4 packs/day and says he's not convinced smoking caused his parents' deaths. It's so sad. You guys beat the odds! Whoo! For anyone else still hooked, don't give up hope, it takes 7 tries on average to stop for good. Keep trying, your wallets, your health, and your loved ones will be so grateful! ________________________________ From: Mimi <mimi212@...> Sent: Sunday, November 2, 2008 7:48:47 PM Subject: [ ] Re: Smoking and RA Hi Sue - I'm glad to hear you were able to beat that nicodemon. They say the addictive qualities of nicotine are comparable to or worse than heroine. I put your information into my Quit Counter and based on a $3.00 per pack price (guestimate) , here are your stats: You have been smoke free for 14 years, 7 months, 27 days, 8 hours, 43 minutes and 56 seconds (5,355 days). You've not smoked 214,215 cigarettes and have saved over $40,366. You have also ADDED 743 days, 19 hours and 12 minutes to your life since you quit smoking. Way to go, Sue!! Congratulations on taking control of your life!! I have a sister and brother who continue to smoke, so I understand your concern for your sister. They have to make up their own minds and decide when they want to go a healthier route. I know I am so glad I quit - as well you should be, too......... ...Doreen > > I smoked for over 30 years and was up to at least three packs a > day. If I could quit smoking, anybody can. They just think they > can't. I thought that I couldn't until I tried, and I found that I > was stronger than the nicotine. It took just a few days for the > nicotine to be out of my body, and then it was easier. Smoking was > the worst thing I've ever done for my health, and quitting was the > best thing. I'd probably be dead now if I hadn't quit back on March > 6, 1994. I don't have any idea how much money I've saved by not > smoking for all those years since then. > > I can't get my sister to even try to quit. I do worry about her. > > Sue > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 My last cigarette was two years and two days ago. Like all of you most of the time I do feel better in that aspect, however there are some days, like I have told my doctor several times, that I felt better smoking. Even though I cannot stand to even be in the same room with smokers any longer as it makes me sick. It was after I quit that I was diagnosed with RA and Fibro. However I do often wonder how long I had it and just did not realize it. Vicki Iowa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Thanks so much for this information, Doreen! That's quite impressive! I have saved over $40,366. Unbelievable! What have I done with all of that money? I guess I've used it for traveling. But I haven't used nearly that much; guess I need to schedule more trips, LOL. I'm going to email this information to my sister. But it will only make her mad. Sue On Sunday, November 2, 2008, at 08:48 PM, Mimi wrote: > Hi Sue - I'm glad to hear you were able to beat that nicodemon. They > say the addictive qualities of nicotine are comparable to or worse > than heroine. I put your information into my Quit Counter and based on > a $3.00 per pack price (guestimate), here are your stats: > > You have been smoke free for 14 years, 7 months, 27 days, 8 hours, 43 > minutes and 56 seconds (5,355 days). You've not smoked 214,215 > cigarettes and have saved over $40,366. You have also ADDED 743 days, > 19 hours and 12 minutes to your life since you quit smoking. > > Way to go, Sue!! Congratulations on taking control of your life!! I > have a sister and brother who continue to smoke, so I understand your > concern for your sister. They have to make up their own minds and > decide when they want to go a healthier route. I know I am so glad I > quit - as well you should be, too............Doreen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I did it the first time! I never could figure out how some people could quit for maybe two years and then go back to it. Before I finally quit, I couldn't quit for even one day! But after I quit, I felt so free, like a black cloud had been lifted from me. I can't see myself ever starting up again, and I positively cannot stand to be around anybody who is smoking. Sue On Sunday, November 2, 2008, at 09:03 PM, Fair wrote: > I really salute you guys for quitting smoking. They say it's harder > to quit cigarettes than it is to quit heroin. I lost my only > grandparent to a smoking related disease. My hubby lost both his > grandparents to one as well - his grandfather died from post stroke > complications, and his grandmother who never smoked but was exposed to > 50+ years of 2nd hand smoke died from pancreatic cancer. My husband's > father continues to smoke 3-4 packs/day and says he's not convinced > smoking caused his parents' deaths. It's so sad. You guys beat the > odds! Whoo! For anyone else still hooked, don't give up hope, it > takes 7 tries on average to stop for good. Keep trying, your wallets, > your health, and your loved ones will be so grateful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 That was the same with me, Vicki. After I quit smoking, all hell broke loose health-wise for me, so I wonder just how long all of this stuff was just " lurking " around. I never did like the smell of second hand smoke - even when I was smoking (makes no sense, huh?) and the thought of what would happen to my body if I were to start up again after all of this time scares the heck out of me. So, considering all of the problems that smoking WILL cause my body - especially if I were to go back. I'll remain gratefully smokefree.........Doreen My last cigarette was two years and two days ago. Like all of you most of the time I do feel better in that aspect, however there are some days, like I have told my doctor several times, that I felt better smoking. Even though I cannot stand to even be in the same room with smokers any longer as it makes me sick. It was after I quit that I was diagnosed with RA and Fibro. However I do often wonder how long I had it and just did not realize it. Vicki Iowa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Just want to say I have never smoked in my life. Don't ever plan on it either. My husband did smoke for over 20 years but quit 3 years ago. He has been using Commit lozenges since though. So far neither of us has gotten RA also. Debbie L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Doreen, I saved the site you posted before for stopping and support, but I can't find it. Please post it again. I wanted to register and post my quit date. Thanks, Shirley > > Hi Sue - I'm glad to hear you were able to beat that nicodemon. They > say the addictive qualities of nicotine are comparable to or worse > than heroine. I put your information into my Quit Counter and based on > a $3.00 per pack price (guestimate), here are your stats: > > You have been smoke free for 14 years, 7 months, 27 days, 8 hours, 43 > minutes and 56 seconds (5,355 days). You've not smoked 214,215 > cigarettes and have saved over $40,366. You have also ADDED 743 days, > 19 hours and 12 minutes to your life since you quit smoking. > > Way to go, Sue!! Congratulations on taking control of your life!! I > have a sister and brother who continue to smoke, so I understand your > concern for your sister. They have to make up their own minds and > decide when they want to go a healthier route. I know I am so glad I > quit - as well you should be, too............Doreen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Sure thing, Shirley - I hope to see you there and support you all the way to smoke freedom: http://community.becomeanex.org Best of luck to you..........Doreen > > Doreen, > I saved the site you posted before for stopping and support, but I > can't find it. Please post it again. I wanted to register and post > my quit date. > Thanks, > Shirley > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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