Originally Posted By peeaanuut It has been 2 years now since I have quit smoking. It took quite a bit of time to get to that point too. I tried for over 2 years before that to quit with no success. The daily support from LP and a few lifestyle changes really helped me out. So why now after 2 years can I finally call it a success? Well a few things. First, getting through the first couple of days and weeks is hard. The cravings, mood swings, crankiness, snappyness and overall need of a smoke is just crazy. So after that faded away I was stuck with the daily caugh. That finally went away after 6 months, but there was one more annoying thing. I take some very very very hot showers. In doing that I would loosen up crap in my lungs and go through caughing/choking fits in the shower. Just caughing up remaining smoke damage in the lungs. So I have been going through that for 2 years and just recently it has stopped. I finally feel like my lungs are beginning the healing process and even though I will never be back to 100% I can begin to repair some of the damage caused by 3 packs of non filters a day for over 10 years. But the biggest thing was the first couple of weeks that I could never get through without the LP community. So to that I say, thank you all and hopefully anyone else in need of the support will feel as grateful as I do.
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove peeaanuut, I wasn't one of the LP'ers who were there for you, but I do want to extend my deepest and most sincerest congratulations to you. What an incredible accomplishment. I hope that your lungs are soon a very healthy, very pretty Tigger-tongue pink! Much love to you on this, two years of incredible willpower and strength! xoxo
Originally Posted By LadyKluck I remember when you said you were going to be stopping nuut!!!! Hooray for you!!! I'm glad the coughing has stopped!! I can't imagine how that felt!! Icky! Hey at least that crud isn't in your lungs anymore!!! *throws confetti*
Originally Posted By friendofdd Congratulations, 'nuut! That is truly a wonderful success in your life.
Originally Posted By Pollyana I know it was tough, but you stuck to it! You should be proud. Quite an accomplishment. Now, you can spend that money on other things...smoking was quite expensive, right???
Originally Posted By mele Great job! It takes a lot of hard work to give it up. Congrats on a job well done.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut thanks everyone. You should all be giving yourselves a round of applause because you have helped save my life. That is twice now that that has happened to me. Unbeknown to Jayna she was the reason I gave up drugs. <<smoking was quite expensive, right???>> I was buying Lucky Strikes or camel Non Filters by the single pack at say over time it averages to about $3 a pack. that was $9 a day give or take over 10 years. yes very expensive. I now have so much more money I was able to afford a new car and toys to go with it.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter HUGE congrats to you, 'nuut!! That is awesome. I remember the beginning of your quest (can't believe it's two years already), and I am so very happy for you in this healthy success!
Originally Posted By lesmisfan Congrats to you! i know how tough it can be. My parents used to smoke and quit cold turkey. It wasn't pretty but they got through it. Proud of you!
Originally Posted By Ursula Has it been two years? I am so proud of you! Maybe we need to make badges for us now-non-smokers! (Lord knows I need another badge)
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo WOW nuuty, that is fantastic news. Way to go. You really are doing an awesome job for you and your family. Keep it up!
Originally Posted By bloona excellent !! Im so proud of your achievement!!! Fantastic!! Im going to e mail this to my friend who is struggling to keep off them. huge pat on the back Joe!!
Originally Posted By smedley Excellent job Nuut!! I remember our conversations when you were first trying to quit, much kudos on your success!!!
