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Aren't there a lot of things in the air?

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@PeachFuzz this is from the mayoclinic.org website: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. It's typically caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most often from cigarette smoke. People with COPD are at increased risk of developing heart disease, lung cancer and a variety of other conditions. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two most common conditions that contribute to COPD. These two conditions usually occur together and can vary in severity among individuals with COPD. Chronic bronchitis is inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs. It's characterized by daily cough and mucus (sputum) production. Emphysema is a condition in which the alveoli at the end of the smallest air passages (bronchioles) of the lungs are destroyed as a result of damaging exposure to cigarette smoke and other irritating gases and particulate matter. Although COPD is a progressive disease that gets worse over time, COPD is treatable. With proper management, most people with COPD can achieve good symptom control and quality of life, as well as reduced risk of other associated conditions.

7. Use to measure A yard of fabric

Are you spying on me?

Do you think its something in the air?

5. My mom went to a Catholic school and the nuns there would swat your hand with one if you were in trouble (or so she said!)

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Not drinking soda

3. Make three rulers out of it

I'll be thinking positive thoughts for you @Linda, and your Dr is going to love that you quit smoking!

I've obviously noticed

1. Draw a straight line with it

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Noodles are fun no matter what shape they are

Old man escaped

How else will I find out?

I'd like to say thank you too to all of you sharing your COPD stories as well. Especially how quitting smoking helped slow the progression immensely. Together we can make a difference

Are you feeling ok?

Did I give you some indication that I was?

Do you think I'm a zookeeper?

I'm so sorry for your loss @Katgirl, thank you Sgt. Toni Paci for paying the ultimate price to keep us safe. May you RIP..........

I'm so sorry @AceWhite, may he RIP...

Have a great two me @Doreensfree

babs609 Quit Date: 07/13/2012 Posted August 23, 2014 · IP There have been discussions recently about NOPE and how it doesn't resonate well with some. I understand that feeling. When I was fresh in my quit the first few months, I wanted to believe those that have quit before me. I wanted their sense of peacefulness and satisfaction with life without the cigarette. I just couldn't imagine it and the daily restlessness that was occurring made it even more difficult to wrap my brain around it. I tend to have a scientific mind. I want proof of things. I had a hard time just saying NOPE... But one thing I knew. These people weren't stronger than me. They weren't special. I was not more addicted nor was my circumstances any more unique than theirs. I have had tough times in my life..just like them. So, I decided....I am just going to "go with it". I will put all my faith in NOPE (blind faith). I will eat, sleep, drink, laugh, and walk NOPE. ( a few times when I craved, I would actually go for a walk and with each step, over and over I would chant the letters N.O.P.E, not one puff ever...smoking is not an option. Over and over...over and over....(took a peek; no--still unsettled, still not feeling it) so...continue...NOPE, NOPE, NOPE, NOPE Finally finally finally....around the 6th month..i started to really feel it. I got it. Doesn't mean I always felt it...the first year was a struggle at times...I'm not gonna lie...but once i "got it" I knew I would "get it" again. Just got back from a vacation. I am more than 2 years quit. Vacation was peaceful and relaxing...sometimes too peaceful and boring at times....those were the times i would have filled the void with a smoke. Especially because the person I was with smokes like a chimney and was constantly out on the balcony puffing away. My cravings this past week were incredible. No weaker than they were 2 years ago. The difference is...I know better. I know it's a trick...I know it will pass...and I know I will be a happier, healthier person because of it. So.....I went for a lot of runs to burn off that energy. It worked...I came back a non smoker...and 3 pounds lighter! So you see.....it matters not how long you are quit. There are people who have quit for 15 or 20 years who still want a cigarette at times....and some of them..because they are not educated about nicotine addiction...they actually stayed quit "in spite of" themselves and their thinking. They think they gave something up. When in reality, they escaped. I am grateful I am not one of those people. Could you imagine refraining from doing something you desperately want to do for 20 years...day in and day out?? no....not me..and if that was the case....I would never have quit smoking. I would have resolved to stay a smoker for life. It really is simple...it really is easy...and NOPE is really truly the way for me. It really is. Easy peasy Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/2399-mindset-really-is-everything/