I am a senior citizen and recently got diagnosed with CAROTID ARTERY DISEASE. I have read and reread that if one continues to smoke with this condition. A HEART attack or a STROKE soon follows. I have begun quitting. The questions I have are can I quit permanently even though I suffer from anxiety and depression? Also live with one of my sister's who stresses me out big time a lot. Are these just excuses to continue smoking? Please someone give a hands up?
Welcome to our community!
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but, yes, those things you listed ARE excuses. There are NO good reasons to smoke. I think you will understand this better if you gain some knowledge about this addiction. I wrote a blog and asked for best advice of our members that you might find helpful: For Our New Years' Quitters (and community members, too) I recommend you start by reading Allen Carr.
I am also a senior citizen and quit when I was told I had arterial blockages going to both legs. The surgeon said that if I continued to smoke I would probably need the surgery again but would probably not be healthy enough for him to do it. The possibility of the loss of one or both of my legs woke me up to the REAL danger I was putting myself in, and I started on Chantix and quit two weeks later. I have now been free for over 5 years, and it is worth what it takes to get here.
Please start reading! Ask questions when you have them. Stay involved here.
You CAN do this - I thought I would die a smoker and I quit - so can you!
Nancy