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Yes, congrats @Jane on making it to 56 Days smoke free! Keep it up and the health improvements will follow in time. Don't forget; you've been smoking for a lot longer than your 56 days quit and it takes time for your body to repair itself - be patient; I'm sure things will improve with more time invested in your quit. I was always under the impression quitting smoking lowers blood pressure rather than raising it. Of course there are many other sources that can cause hypertension such as sodium intake, also alcohol consumption as well as stress. I'm sure there's others as well. Speak to your PCP and see it they can help you sort out what may be the cause of your hypertension. I'm sure he or she will be thrilled to learn you've quit the smokes!

Congrats @Pilgrim!! Two Months Smoke Free IS something to celebrate!

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@Genecanuck You're losing nothing & gaining everything!

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You've got great advice already @Genecanuck! I don't have much to add other than to repeat that this is YOUR quit and what others do is none of your concern. That's up to them to figure out on their own. You do only You! You know it's odd the way I reacted to other smokers when I was quitting. I did start to notice their smoker's stank as my sense of smell improved but their stank didn't bother me as much then as it did a couple years later after I'd quit. Now, it almost makes me gag if someone walks close to me after just having had a smoke - OMG The other thing that cracks me up now is when smokers say; "Oh, I'm a closet or secret smoker". My partner or work associates don't know I smoke . Yeah, right! Even if you bath, suck a mint, put on fresh clothes, people close to you KNOW! It's seeps from the pours in your skin. Your fingers (at least a few of them) take on a slight yellowish look. They only say that because they're sniffers are completely absent when it comes to smelling smoke. As others have said, I was shocked when I realized how badly I must have smelled to others I was around when I smoked - I was actually embarrassed . You're doing GREAT Gene! Keep it up no matter what. Don't let the actions of others sway you from your appointed goal - life long freedom from smoking

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Congrats Wayne! My math isn't that good but I'm guessing you're 9 years quit today!

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