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Stopping smoking NOW....

GreatGF
GreatGF CSN Member Posts: 7
edited March 2014 in Emotional Support #1
I am going to try to quit smoking (again) as I have been recently diagnossed with a cancer that has metastetized and it isn't in my lungs (yet).

My doctor keeps warning smoking is weakening my lungs and the cancer would love to go there (it still might).

I think this will take a LOT of emotional support as I REALLY need to do it (today) and I know how tough it has been before. My stress level is pretty high now and that doesn't help...
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  • callinanangel
    callinanangel CSN Member Posts: 11
    #2
    IF YOU CAN'T QUIT FOR YOURSELF PLEASE PLEASE....QUIT FOR YOUR LOVED ONES.....PRAY EVERYDAY.... INSTEAD OF SMOKING SIT DOWN AND READ SOME OF THE DICUSSIONS GOING ON UNDER LUNG CANCER... VERY NASTY CANCER.....STAY LUNG CANCER FREE........QUIT TODAY.....YOU CAN DO IT.....GOD BLESS.........
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  • callinanangel
    callinanangel CSN Member Posts: 11
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    IF YOU CAN'T QUIT FOR YOURSELF PLEASE PLEASE....QUIT FOR YOUR LOVED ONES.....PRAY EVERYDAY.... INSTEAD OF SMOKING SIT DOWN AND READ SOME OF THE DICUSSIONS GOING ON UNDER LUNG CANCER... VERY NASTY CANCER.....STAY LUNG CANCER FREE........QUIT TODAY.....YOU CAN DO IT.....GOD BLESS.........
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  • TereB
    TereB CSN Member Posts: 286 Member
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    Hi Great GF, I know that it is not easy to stop smoking but you can do it. Replace your cigarrette with something else, like a glass of water, chewing gum, etc. The American Cancer Society, hospitals, Lung Assoc. have online support groups for smokers who want to quit. Here're some places where you can get help and info www.lungusa.org/tobacco - www.quitnet.com The most important thing is to want to quit and then set a date when you will stop. I know it is difficult but you can do it!!
    All the best, TereB
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  • shelly65
    shelly65 CSN Member Posts: 11
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    Hi - I hope you are still around here and get this. I quit smoking a little over 3 months ago, I found a great website called Quitnet. Check it out, it might help you too!
    shelly
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