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Those of us who put things in our mouths, then deliberately set them on fire, and inhaled them, multiple times per day, for many years, are probably going to have some reduced lung function. It’s just what happens. All we can do is keep our quit, and not make it any worse. I noticed over the years that suddenly, when I would get an upper respiratory infection, it would always morph into asthmatic bronchitis. Why? I am guessing the smoking had a lot to do with it. The reality is, we knowingly harmed ourselves. The good news is we made the decision to “stop it!” Now we must deal with any lasting consequences. Having said that, we should not beat ourselves up over it. It’s pointless! Rather, we should be proud of having quit, because we all know how hard it was, and resolve to live the healthiest lifestyle we can, from this point forward.

1 walk about 20 minutes once, sometimes twice a day. I take my dog with me. He stays at my side. It’s good for him, too, because he is always where I am. So, if I am just laying around, so is he. I will gradually increase my time and speed, but for being 9 days in, I feel like I am doing this the right way. Also, I am 70, so there’s THAT!

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Welcome aboard! As others have said, see your Doctor. There are Pulmonary Function Tests he can order, to rule out COPD. I can relate to your confusion about whether your shortness of breath is related to your lung function or your anxiety disorder. For me, who also suffers from an anxiety disorder, I sometimes have trouble distinguishing between an episode of tachycardia that is related to my heart issues, and/ or an anxiety attack. So, I get what you mean about your anxiety disorder messing with your head. Since you have been pushing yourself, by walking every day, you are going to tax your lungs and heart, which is a good thing. But, please see a Doctor about your being short of breath. Maybe, in the meantime, dial back your walking speed or distance, until your Doctor gives you the “all clear.” By the way, I am a retired RN. Oh, and Thank you for your service to our country. My son is in the USAF.

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I am walking daily, for the exercise, and as a stress buster. Whatever I can do do alleviate anxiety, is a big help. Anything that helps me feel better is a reward.

I Intellectually, I know you’re right, but it’s sometimes hard to forgive one’s past indiscretions, especially for someone, like me, who spends an awful lot of time in her head! I will try to be more forgiving of myself, and look forward, not backward….

As I mentioned before, you hangin’ in inspired me to hang in. So, thank you for that. I knew that if you were still here, that I could persevere, as well. And , I guess, in a nutshell, that is how this place works, …..

Nice!. I love dive watches! Like most who wear them, I am strictly a “desk diver”. I belong to a watch forum, where we post a wrist shot of which one we are wearing each day. I enjoy hanging out there. It’s a bunch of guys from all over the world……….. and ME!

Am I the newest newbie here? I don’t like being the newest quitter! I could have had 12 years, if I didn’t relapse in 2015. Dammit! All over a stupid romance…. How dumb is that?! I had 6 years under my belt, and now I have 8 days. Wow! I really blew it. I guess I am thinking about the past and getting angry at myself. That’s probably not helpful. On a positive note, I am keeping busy, as much as one can in retirement, during a pandemic. Speaking of the pandemic, my youngest son, Ian, who serves in the USAF, and is in Japan, got the J and J vaccine yesterday. Poor thing was sick as a dog: fever, chills, awful headache, the whole nine yards. The good news is that all 4 of my kids are now vaccinated. Yay! So, Things are looking up, COVID wise, for my gang, at least. …..

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Way to go, Rnj! Sunday it is. Now you just have to do it! I honestly believe you can. Why do I believe that? Because I did it. And if I can do it, so can you…. Stick around here, all through the process. I know it has helped me. Keep reading whatever you can, on here. Knowledge is power. Words of encouragement are like a breath of fresh air……literally!

“Fear is our worst enemy” Fear can also be a great motivator! It was fear of having a heart attack that motivated me to put down the cigarettes. Fear of dying, before I finish my job, here on earth. I still have kids and grandkids who need me to guide them along their own paths in life. I want to be here for them, as long as God will allow. So, fear is not always a bad thing…

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I collect mechanical wrist watches, an unusual hobby for a female, especially a heterosexual one, I imagine. I currently own about 50. So I spend a lot of time planning my next acquisition. That is how I will treat myself. The average amount I spend on a new watch is between $3-500.00. So I will keep looking at various Seikos or Hamiltons, until I find something I really want. Then , I will buy it. I have to space out my treats, because they can get a bit pricey.

Congrats! Big accomplishment! Keep up the good work!

Been there, done that! I remember years ago, being in the Airport in Atlanta, and they had a smoking room. It had a white drop tile ceiling and the panels were all black, from the exhaled smoke of countless smokers. It was disgusting!

Thank you for the warm welcome and words of encouragement. I have a lot of exciting milestones ahead. My 13th grandchild is on the way, and I plan to fly to Japan to meet him, or her. I plan to fly to Philly in July to see another grandson, born during COVID, whom I have yet to meet. In December I will fly to Dallas, to spend Christmas with my only daughter, and 7 of my grandchildren. Best of all, I will have a travel buddy, my wonderful boyfriend, John, for all of these adventures. So, lots of good things coming up. Life is good, and even better without cigarettes…..