Smoking Update

@celticeagle (189793)
Boise, Idaho
February 11, 2024 6:54pm CST
I talk to my daughter each day about how she's doing with her attempt to stop smoking. We got a bit in-depth about it today. She says she is smoking about 1/4 of what she used to smoke each day. That is only 5 cigarettes each day instead of the usual 20 or so. I am so proud of her progress. We got on her pretty hard a few weeks back and it really seems to have stuck with her. My grandson and I both told her that we worried we would see her getting COPD and that I had noticed how hard it is for her to climb the stairs. I also told her that she was spending about $200 a month on cigarettes each month. That sort of surprised her. I told her I loved her so much and I hated the thought of her getting sick before I might. It ain't supposed to go that way. So, I think the things we said to her really made her think. I am so proud of her. I hope this lasts.
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@kaylachan (84701)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Feb 24
Everyone has to stop somewhere, and that's a good start. Hopefully she can keep it up.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Feb 24
I hope so.
@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
12 Feb 24
This is a good step in the right direction..maybe soon she will quit for good.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Feb 24
Yes, it is.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Feb 24
@RebeccasFarm ......They won't give you anxiety meds? I've been taking Hydroxyzine for years as needed for anxiety and stress. Do you have a primary care doctor? I asked him/her and see if he'd prescribe that for you. Smoking is going to kill you.
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• United States
13 Feb 24
@celticeagle I hope so..my doc prescribed gum for you yesterday..let's see..I am so stressed though and thwy wont give anxiety meds so smoking it is.
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@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
12 Feb 24
Yes, smoking is very costly and yet so many 'poor' people do it.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Feb 24
I agree.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
12 Feb 24
I hope she can do it this time
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Feb 24
I think she's on her way.
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@sallypup (69155)
• Centralia, Washington
12 Feb 24
I'm proud of your daughter. She is giving her health a huge hand up.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Feb 24
Yes, I am too.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
12 Feb 24
I hope she will be able to quit entirely. Have a good week.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Feb 24
I do too.
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