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Posted in Reasons to quit 28 Oct 2023
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I am just starting trying to quit. My doctor wants me to quit. My cholesterol is too high. I didn’t know cigarettes can raise your cholesterol. Now I do.

I use it as a crutch for everything . I smoke a lot, ( deep inside, I want to keep smoking) and I have to fight those feelings. Talking like this with others would really help me. Thank you!

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  • Happiness October 28, 2023 | 7:36
    It does not take courage to quit, but to continue down this perilous road. We have all put the blinders on and made countless excuses to bury our heads in the sand, cross our fingers and hope for the best.
    We lack the belief in ourselves to strike out on this endeavor and fall back into the pattern of making excuses. By reading the countless stories of success I hope you and others can find this belief within yourselves. Find the DESIRE to quit smoking and heal your body, take back control of your life and restore your self confidence. We CAN quit smoking. We are proof.
  • Biking Girl October 28, 2023 | 10:09
    Thank you, I copied what you wrote so that I can read it when I need to. Very true , what you wrote! ❤️👍
  • Biking Girl October 28, 2023 | 10:09
    Thank you, I copied what you wrote so that I can read it when I need to. Very true , what you wrote! ❤️👍
  • Kate71 October 31, 2023 | 8:54
    With me it's an ugly itchy psoriasis on my feet. I didn't know smoking could do that. Now I do.
    I also don't really want to quit but also I do.
    I'm trying to figure how to do this and I currently have 4 quit smoking apps on my phone and 2 sleep hypnosis haha.
    So I guess what I'm saying is you're not alone.
    I'm thinking maybe I shouldn't be too hard on myself. I hope you're kind to yourself as well.
  • Kate71 November 03, 2023 | 9:11
    Hi Biking girl. How's it going the last few days? I hope you're making progress.
  • Donatella November 08, 2023 | 21:49
    It's one day at a time, biking girl. You obviously want to quit badly. I was where you are 3 months ago. Please hang in there because it really does get better. Rooting for you!!!

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