[kittygilchrist]

Originally Posted by tainsley

Smelly clothes, anxiety, Emphysema, cancer, departing The Villages sooner rather than later!

yes! that's what I want to hear...real life reasons to quit.
thanks....
Kitty

[kittygilchrist]

Mainlander, Your suggestion is welcome, most welcome. I had that mindset six months ago, but tobacco was a salve for extreme situational anxiety.
Perhaps you are a professional? hypnotist? I need that conscious mental focus you suggest, and I'll meditate to make it deeper in the psyche.
thank you for a free consult,
Kitty

[kittygilchrist]

Originally Posted by railroadman

My best friend is my doctor. He recently told me, the good lord will give you the first 50 years, the second 50 years, you have to work for it.

Just got back from the gym, because at my age it takes a lot of work, to keep in shape!

thanks RRman, I'm starting to swim and it feels really good to huff and puff and have sore muscles. you go guy!

[kittygilchrist]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Feel this hug.

Prayers too.

oh yeah. needed that....

[kittygilchrist]

I'm quitting no matter who says what. I'm out here because it is a strategy to quit to embarrass myself if I don't. Several people posted hostile comments on this thread based on erroneous assumptions about my motivation or about how one quits. For you, I hope you will examine your hearts for the need to derail my genuine effort.
Your posts against providing support were a challenge. I am rising above that.
Kitty

[OnTrack]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

I'm quitting no matter who says what. I'm out here because it is a strategy to quit to embarrass myself if I don't. Several people posted hostile comments on this thread based on erroneous assumptions about my motivation or about how one quits. For you, I hope you will examine your hearts for the need to derail my genuine effort.
Your posts against providing support were a challenge. I am rising above that.
Kitty

A comment in the original post about it being you quitting, would probably have mitigated the impression of it being open season to dump on smokers.

Good luck.

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[memason]

Originally Posted by memason

I agree...anyone who smokes, know the "potential" consequences of those actions. No one needs a reminder from....oh well, nevermind.

In light of new information, my previous post [above] was inappropriate.

[graciegirl]

Because I have stood by the coffins of three people this last two years that our family DEARLY loved who died from lung cancer and who smoked.

Two dear folks on this forum died too probably from complications from smoking.

You asked. I am not judgmental about this and I think the older we are the harder it is and folks may need more than just will power. Perhaps a medical doctor and counseling.

I am wishing you strength, Kitty.

[kittygilchrist]

Originally Posted by memason

In light of new information, my previous post [above] was inappropriate.

You're my friend, Mike. 24 hours now. woohoo!

[kittygilchrist]

Originally Posted by OnTrack

A comment in the original post about it being you quitting, would probably have mitigated the impression of it being open season to dump on smokers.

Good luck.

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It is never open season unless your gun is a loose cannon.

[manaboutown]

Kitty, perhaps you could find a support group to join. That might be helpful since you would not feel alone in your attempt.

[kittygilchrist]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

Kitty, perhaps you could find a support group to join. That might be helpful since you would not feel alone in your attempt.

Man, I appreciate that. This IS my support group. Gotta meet you. Yell when you come to town.
25 hours.
Kitty

[kittygilchrist]

http://http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/03/28/cdc-anti-smoking-ads/2018121/
graphic reality can help change the stupidity of knowing but denying reality...I quit.
this is the story behind the ad we've all seen on telly.

[kittygilchrist]

Originally Posted by redwitch

You stink (literally). (And I still smoke!)

Dee, I quit 26 hours ago....I'm unstinkable! thanks for your post girlfriend.
Kitty

[rayschic]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

Dee, I quit 26 hours ago....I'm unstinkable! thanks for your post girlfriend.
Kitty

Congrats on making it thru DAY 1.
I think you should commit to posting your progress each day at the same time....making you accountable to all your supporters on TOTV. ( It really helps) Also, there are several free apps to help quit smoking that you might want to look at. Also look at meditation apps....some are really good.
Good luck. I'm rooting for you.