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I was one of the lucky ones that didn't need any thing to help me stop after smoking for about 30 years except the fact my blood pressure went sky high and I thought that I was going to die.It's the one thing in life I regret ever doing,and after seeing brother in law die of lung cancer never want to do it again.

Bubu...(teacher of martial arts at 82yrs old...crikes!!) well done to you too, and all the others that have given up....brilliant:o)

jude :o) x

Sylvia....bloomin well done to you:o)) l used to smoke 30-40 a day, gave up 'just like that' 4 yrs ago...:o)

jude :o) x

We have a friend who smoked for 70 yrs, and gave up three years ago. He has been able to replace his tele, his cooker and his washing machine, all of which he had done without because he had no money spare. Unfortunately he has done nothing about redecorating, and for me, a non smoker always, it is most unpleasant still to enter his house. I do go in now, but have difficulty breathing so only go when he needs help with something.
My Oh gave up 20 yrs ago after 40 odd years and has never looked back.

WELL DONE Sylvia we knew you could do it :O)

Mau xx

Hi All,

Thanks for all your support. It feels great not having the cravings that I used to have. hope it continues as I really want this to work for me and my family. My youngest grandaughter aged 10 has just finished the DARE project at school and kept on getting on at me. Both my grandaughters say that they are proud of their Nan

Sylvia xx

Oh well done Sylvia! You are doing brilliantly! BC XX

hi slyvia, i am very proud of you, well done and hope you keep it up. i have now been without a cigarette for over 3 years and have never looked back. i never got a craving from the first day i stopped because my health came first and thats all that mattered to me.

i just keep busy all the time, i sometimes wondered how much time i did waste going outside to smoke as we never smoked in our house once my first child was born.

anyway looking in from time to time and wish you well
florencex

Keep up the good work, it can only become easier the longer you go without smoking.

Lizx

Well done Sylvia, the longer you go without the easier it will get.Take care and keep up your good work.**M**.

Well done :))

Keep up the good work.

Marion

Hi All

Still not smoking!! A full week without one single puff, am I proud of myself, yes I am.

Sylvia

~~~~to Barbra.

How it going Sue? :))

Just seeing how you are doing :))

I still fancy having one,I would never do it though.I've been stopped for nearly 25 yrs.Family members told me they had to wash their clothes/hair after being at my house.Dont need to decorate nearly so often and ....I smell better lol.

Have a 'puff' on a pen or pencil if you feel like one,daft as it sounds it does make the urge go away.


Good luck

Marion

Sylvia,When you feel the urge for a cigarette,Try eating a Few pieces of Liquorice, it helps, and if you do decide to smoke just after,the taste is really YUK. Good luck with your efforts.and remember, soon you will no longer smell like an Ashtray.**M**.:o))>

Thanks once again for all your support

Sylvia x

Sylvia, I was told that when I feel like a smoke,ie'when waking,or after meals,have a sip of water,& the craving for a smoke goes.I was smoking 80 a day, thenI had trouble breathing.I stopped 35 years ago.I am now 82 teach martial arts.I am sure that if I had'nt stopped when I did,I would have been dead now. Leslie

Hi again Sylvia.....

You certainly do have will power......

Even to cut down is an achievement in itself....you go girl!! :o).....

One step at a time no matter how long it takes..
xx

Hi Barbra

Just watched the pride of britain awards if I had the stamina of all those people I would have stopped immediately but I am like every one else no will power but I am getting there. thank you for your support

sylvia

Hi Thanks for that,

I am still having the odd puff but am extremely proud of myself for getting this far.. I know that I will soon be able to resist the" odd puff"

Thanks

Sylvia