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[Red]

The computer keeps telling me "This program does not support the protcol for accessing 'showthread,php?s=postid=63'.

I don't know if I'm doing something wrong or if it's my computer.
I really want to make new friends and read replies to my post.

This morning I started on my dream flower garden. Working with the fresh soil and pulling weeds helps me to release my emotions I have within. I live in Texas so the ground is dry but tomorrow that will be a different story. I'm happy to have my space to create. Trying to not smoke is hard so I really needed this weeks take action challegne. If you see any the missed spelled words you will see why I chose to create in the dirt and not on paper. Those of you with the talent to write thoughts into words don't give up. Those of us who don't have your talent need you to say for us what we can not say for ourselves.
Red

[Nancy B]

Red,

Congratulations on not smoking!!!!

I quit years ago and it was one of the hardest things I've ever done and one of the things I'm most proud of. You have lots of people on the Boards cheering for you. Each time one of us succeeds it gives hope to the rest of us. You're not alone!

If you have problems with the message board contact Nancy Leven at nancy@cherylrichardson.com and she'll help you out.

We want you to get all the support you need!

[Red]

Dear Nancy and new friends,
Thanks for your reply. I really not support and encouragement right
now. Mornings are very tough. That's my coffee time. The time of
day I want to continue being a smoker. I think I want one last cigarette before the family start their day. I know I could use this time to meditate and write in my journal. I could even go for a walk.
I'm really trying to remeber what it was like being a nonsmoker and what I used to do before I started smoking.

I have hope for success as a nonsmoker now that I have a way to make new friends and get a daily dose of encouragement. Not everyone can g
get on the computer everyday so the message broad sounds like the best way for me to find the support I need to quit smoking. I'd also welcome e-mails. I get a uplifting feeling when I hear you've got mail. Walking to the mail box to find bills and junk mail isn't what I call fun.

Thanks! Red

[foxgoddess]

Red,

I left a response on your first message about the quitting smoking thing. I agreee with Nancy. It was hard but I am very proud of when I did it.

Say what part of Texas are you from? I am from San Antonio. And we are finally gett the much needed rain. Sure has been dry this year.

What are you planting in your dream garden? I live in an apartment, but I love gardens.

Well, I have to get ready for work.

Susan

[JOSIE]

Hi,
This is a new site for myself and I'm just wondering if I am doing this correctly?

[Nancy B]

Josie,

You're doing fine!

Remember if you post a reply it will be to the message you are reading.

If you want to start a new message just click on "new thread"

Use this board to get encouragement, and inspiraton. Filling out your gratitude list and what nourishes you on those threads is a great way to start.

Also you're invited to the telegathering that meets on the 2nd Monday of each month. No charge except whatever your long distance company charges you on a normal long distance call to Florida. There are lots of positive people working to enrich their lives on the call.

Welcome to the community!

[JOSIE]

Thanks Nancy for the help. Josie

[learn2jump]

Hi Red and other pre-smokers. Thank you for your sharing. I am getting ready to take the quit smoking challenge, and frankly, I don't believe I can do it.

I've quit other things, but this is the real doozy. I quit once before for 6 months, about 12 yrs ago, and it was HORRIBLE!!!!
I also gained 20 lbs, which was emotionally devastating to me.

I'm fairly healthy for my 53 yrs, workout and exercise regularly, and still look years younger than my age. So that's not my main motivation. My main motivation (I'm just being honest here) is that I'm tired of being slimed by society for being a smoker. This makes me angry, feel like I'm being "made" to do something I don't want to do. But I know that a part of me really wants to quit.

I'm just focusing right now on trying to minimize my "I can't do it" tape and tell myself, I'm going to try anyway. Can't hurt (well maybe a little ;-)

I live alone, and so don't have immediate support around me. But I guess that's better than living with another smoker and trying to quit. I just purchased some items from the Smoker's Anonymous website, and hope it will inspire me. Perhaps I can find support there too. I try to keep doing things that move me in that direction, in spite of my loud "I can't do it" tape.

Anyway, I just wanted to say that your sharing helped me. Thanks.

Lauren in Oregon

[Donna M.]

Hi Lauren & Red,
I quit smoking almost 18 yrs ago (cold turkey) after smoking for about 9 yrs (1 pack/day). It wasn't easy, my after dinner cigarette was the one I missed most, but a friend of mine gave me something that helped me immensely and I'd like to share it with you and anyone else who might find it helpful.

This is a list of changes that your body goes through when you stop smoking. Every time I was tempted to smoke a cigarette, I'd look to see where I was and how much healthier I had become...all benefits are lost when you smoke just 1 cigarette per day.

Within 20minutes: blood pressure drops to normal, pulse rate drops to normal, body temp of hands & feet increases to normal.

Within 8hrs: carbon monoxide levels in blood drop to normal, oxygen level in blood increases to normal.

Within 24 hrs: chance of having a heart attack decreases.

Within 48 hrs: nerve endings start regrowing, ability to smell & taste things is enhanced.

Within 72 hrs: bronchial tubes relax making breathing easier, lung capacity increases.

2 wks - 3 months: circulation improves, walking becomes easier, lung function increases up to 30%.

1-9 months: coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, shortness of breath all decrease, cilia regrow in lungs increasing ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs and reduce infection, and body's overall energy level increases.

5 yrs: lung cancer death rate for a 1 pack per day smoker decreases from 137/100,000 people to 72/100,000 people (after 10 yrs rate drops to 12/100,000 people - almost the rate for a non-smoker).

10 yrs: precancerous cells are replaced, other cancers (mouth, larynx, esophagus, bladder, kidney, pancreas) decrease. [There are 30 chemicals in tobacco smoke that cause cancer].

But remember...ALL BENEFITS ARE LOST WHEN YOU SMOKE JUST 1 CIGARETTE PER DAY!!!

I truly hope this helps...it was probably the reason I was able to quit, and I must say, that quitting was the single best decision I've ever made in my life. Good luck - we're all cheering for you!!!

Donna

[learn2jump]

Thanks Donna!

It's those short-term benefits as well as long-term that will help me, and all great things to look forward to. I'll print this out and keep in my wallet.

:-) Lauren