well, my lungs hurt and I had just a touch of blood in my spit once. so I really freaked out and my lungs feel better already and there isn’t any more blood. but man. that’s it. I am not smoking cigarettes anymore.
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Yeah I don’t want to be an addict any more either. Just the concept irritates me.
Seen the photos of smokers lung so many times. When I’m craving I look at it and I really don’t even care. The nicotine seems more important. Addictions is a terrible thing.
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“I saw the light I saw the light. hmmhmmhmmm I saw the light!” I stopped one time before when I used to smoke more than I do now. slowly slid back. I don’t even think about “this is day one”. I won’t forget tomorrow morning when I’m the weakest for a cigarette because I was pretty traumatized that I had actual pain in my lungs. hurt to breathe there for about 2 mins then subsided. hasn’t been back since and I don’t want to go overboard on my lung damage. that’s it fellas…you either get afraid enough or determined enough to give up cigarettes. People do it all the time…scared people.
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I read this on a poster or bumber sticker… but I like it…
The only people who really fail are the ones who just give up.
You haven’t given up…
Congratulations. 
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I told my dad I had just stopped smoking, hoping to hear words of encouragement, but instead, all I heard was,
“My Daughter, The quitter” along with a big sigh.
(it’s a joke)
Good for you Jukebox!
Every cigarette not smoked is good for you and your wallet.
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thanks @Csummers you are still one of my favorite friends on here. hope you are doing well.
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Trust me, you dont need cigarettes. It may seem like it helps with anxiety, but in my experience the addiction itself that was creating most of the anxiety where every few minutes I was stressed out and needed to smoke to relax.
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I’m going through something kind of privately stressful right now and I still feel strongly tonight…that’s what I’m afraid of. I’m weak in the morning but I should remember what happened tonight and not do it. that’s what I’m hoping.
The cravings should only last a few minutes at the time. The more you fight them, the less frequent they will be.
Also, they recommend exercise when people are trying to quit. Perhaps you should go on walks to help.
I quit smoking almost 24 years ago now. I went from two packs a day cold to cold turkey. I can tell you the psychological pull last about three months then subsides. It comes up again when stressed for the first year, after that there is no more hold. The actual physical addiction takes 72 hours to leave your liver and lungs. Best advise I can give you is learn to distract yourself when the urge is strong. The urge typically lasts 22minutes according to my pulmonary doctor’s poster. Good luck! I am rooting for you!
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thank you @saphire2014 that’s amazing you have stopped so long ! I’m in such poor shape that I don’t think walks sound very good right now. maybe after a week or so I could.
@jukebox I couldn’t exercise until I had been off cigarettes for a year. So don’t beat yourself up about that.
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man, I hope this short winded lungs goes away soon. it’s like I have to remind myself to take deep breaths. so glad your surgery went well.
@jukebox thank you. Everyday your lungs will get clearer and clearer. You might find you develop a cough with phlegm for a while, whilst your lungs release the tar deposits. Don’t freak out it’s normal. But taking a deep breath is only a few days away.
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I use to work for this guy
Sorry wrong post/place
I’d take a trip to the doctor if you’re spitting blood and it’s not related to brushing your teeth.
At the assisted living center where I live you can see how sick cigarettes have made some of the people here. At any given time there can be up to six people with breathing machines. This one guy used to smoke and inhale oxygen at the same time. He’s dying of cancer.
I smoked a cigarette this morning and immediately got scared again so I haven’t smoked today but that one cigarette. I am praying for my niece a lot today with her just finishing strong radiation. I really need to know she’s going to be fine.