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Firstly ..welcome aboard .. Im guessing deep down ..you would love to be a non smoker....that's why you here ....right !!! I was the same age as you when I came here and quit..so yes my friend it's doable.. I'm sorry too..you have lost your companion in life.. But I have too..he,s not passed away ..yet !...sorry to be blunt ..he is end stage Emphysema... And is in hospital as I write..because his blood will not hold enough oxygen.. Believe me..this is no life for anyone... Take a seat beside me... You won't regret it...I promise...and you know....its great to make new friends and just hang out and have fun...you up for it ????

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Welcome CDCB; I know where you are at. I was in the same place as you not long ago and had the same thoughts. I made the choice to quit back in January fearing many of the same things you do. The first few days were a little rough -- then it got better ( not the easiest but not as bad as you may think). This is a choice that I have not looked back on -- Life has much more meaning. I have done some damage to my body but I am getting better. The choice is yours but I can tell you if you make the right choice of quitting you will be so much happier.

You have one life, buddy. One. As much as you would like to believe there is a Heaven, you don't know. What if there isn't? You need to take advantage of the time you have here on this beautiful planet. Right here, right now. Stop smoking and start living, my friend

As a 60 something Atheist and nicotine free, all I can do is encourage you to stop smoking. We are here for all kinds of support.

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If you like exploring, discovering new experiences, you may want to experience life without cigarettes :). Something totally different and new. Kind of like a journey on the Enterprise.

Goodmorning lovely NOPErs. Today is 100 years since Nelson Mandela was born. Since he passed the UN with the Mandela Foundation has recognised this date as International Mandela Day. To celebrate Mandela Day all they ask is you give 67minutes of your time to help others, not for gain or profit but just to give of yourself. So that is one minute for every year of his life Mandela gave to the service of others. We are lucky here... many of us give lots of time to others just by being a supportive presence to a stranger on the other side of the world as they battle to quit. So its not unifying a country... it is still giving of yourself, even if you words or actions positively change one persons life you have achieved greatness. NOPE ... not today, not tomorrow, not ever, forever! Topic of the Day: Inspiration

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Not much more i can add outside of its never too late. Welcome, you'll get good support here

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Welcome Candocouldbe, so you're thinking about quitting smoking huh? I have to agree with those above that you WON'T have years of physical, emotional, and mental distress or alienate others with your frustrations and anxieties. BUT you will completely change your life. Did you know that within days of quitting your taste buds start rejuvenating and food starts tasting really good? Your gums start getting pink, your hands and feet start getting warm again? These were HUGE to me. Especially the warm hands and feet! And as far as alienating your friends and family, it's really quite the opposite as most of them will be so happy that you've quit that they will look past a few grumpy months (not years!). You'll smell great, your kids and grandkids will love giving dad/grandpa hugs because you'll no longer reek of stale nasty smoke! So, I hope we've given you enough reasons to take your life back and join us. Like Doreen said, it doesn't have to be all misery. We have a lot of fun stuff here that really helps keep your mind occupied and off the craves.

Hi CDCB and welcome. I just wanted to chip in that im 8 months quit and have experienced no physical, emotional, and mental distress. My life has changed but its all good, no negatives (well apart from a few pounds but im working on that!) . I'm less anxious, more chilled and happier. It really might not be as bad as you imagine. Has something happened that has prompted this decision? What's making you consider quitting?

Welcome to Quit TrainCDCB! Sorry to hear you no longer have your wife around as a life long companion. I'm sure this makes things tougher in general for you. I don't think the choice to quit or carry on smoking is quite as black and white as you state it to be. Most of us here believe that quitting is of the utmost importance not only to our future health but for numerous other reasons as well like more money in our pockets and yes, the big one ........ Freedom from this addiction dictating almost every move we make on a daily basis. Yes! Freedom to do what we choose when we choose. The other thing I would take issue with is how you see your demise from continuing to smoke. Heart attack might be one thing but there are many other illnesses that smoking promotes and some are not as kind as going out with a sudden heart attack. Here's my final point to you. I have found that it is a pretty hard thing to do this quitting but it is doable! Aside from gaining a lot of knowledge about the addiction, a positive and strong attitude going into a quit is required to be successful long term. The difficult part of quitting does not last ongoing as you suggest. It's normally just at the beginning stages where symptoms are present. They all eventually fade away as you adjust to life as a non-smoker. I hope you reflect on these things and can see a way to look at this quitting thing more positively. Would love to be able to support you, as would others here I'm sure.

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The only choice to be made is whether to settle for living as a smoker or doing what needs to be done to experience life free from the shackles of nicotine addiction. I'm sorry for your loss, but cigarettes are not going to alleviate any problems in your life. Smoking only compounds any existing issues you have. I suggest you make your choice quickly. The fear of the quit is worse than the actual process of quitting. You can manage a quit, but that unwarranted fear will really do a number on you. There is no way for any of us to make a comprehensive list of the ways you personally will benefit from quitting. I can assure you however that the benefits are many and compound over time. Choose wisely.

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G'day NOPE from me C

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Welcome to QuitTrain, CanDoCouldBe. I'm really sorry to hear about your wife and I know it must make a big task like quitting smoking a lot more daunting. I agree with pretty much what everyone here has just told you. I'll add that I was really intimidated by the idea of quitting and thought I'd be completely miserable. Truth is, it was tough at first, but it wound up being a big life-changing event and one of the best things I feel I've ever done. Continuing to smoke is not going to make anything better and it will probably make things a lot worse. As others stated, a quick heart attack isn't the only thing that can result from continuing to smoke. There are many other painful and prolonged illnesses that can result from smoking and nobody wants to go through those. Give quitting a shot. Read up on nicotine addiction here and seek support from this place. Quitting smoking is definitely doable and you will get a lot of support here in your journey.

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I feel ya jillar cos you are at the end of the world and I am at the arse end of nowhere.. think we could meet up ?

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That's crap fluffy. Listen at least you've not put on, that is a wee positive. Do you think we need to get oor jaws wired? Next week will be the week hun, jus keep going.

Who said Aussies aren't articulate....

Is there a rule that I can only use one?

Would that be the bit that talks sh*he per chance? Oh I'm still trying to catch up with the unicorn Jillar can you put your feet up cos I might be a while ?

Purple..... is my inspiration for many many many things I have done and do do.. And my fags never came in purple ..!!