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Top of the Morning, DAY 5

nick55
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Just a quick hello to all fellow quitters ... Had a nice time out in the wilds of back garden with the critters last night, we did not see much, just some stoats ...

This morning I wanted to see exactly how my body is and will change through the process of quitting and I found a very useful table on this link http://whyquit.com/whyquit/A_Benefits_Time_Table.html, it not only helps you understand what you are going through with your withdrawal, which is very useful, but also makes you feel great to see how all your nicotene symptoms, i.e cough will reduce/stop, and how future risks are reduced.

I was pleased to see that by DAY 4-5 we will only have an average of 3 induced crave episodes, none of which last more than 3 minutes, so hey I think we can do this! 

Have super smoke free day all ....

4 Comments
lisa11209
Member
Good morning, Nick. You can do this! Congratulations on day five!
sam354
Member

Nick!  Well done- that's great and thanks for sharing.  I hope you are indeed doing well.  Thanks for sharing the table.. it is something for me to just remember!  Also the fact that the cravings are so small.  Yesterday I didn't even notice that I severely reduced my intake as I approach.  Personally I think the participation here, and my new thinking is starting to work automatically- or so I tell myself.  Still a long way to go, but I'm so pleased you are doing well!

nick55
Member

Thanks all, it is end of DAY 5, and I remain strong! Yeah!!!!!!

The table really put things into perspective for me, to know the worst is over, the nicotene is nearlly out of my system and now it is down to perserverance, which yes will be tough ... but I am going to do it! 

I also was pleased to read that in 20 years my body will almost be that of someone who has never smoked that is a fabulous inspiration, I will be 65 then.  My Father passed away at 69 years from Lung cancer, so acting now is definately the thing to do ... 

Keep with it eveyone, I will check in on you all tomorrow .... DAY 6 (Already?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Strudel
Member

Congrats on 5 days!! You are doing great - plus you are so smart to do this now! Oh - I looked up stoats!! Kinda cute!