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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 75

I just don't have as much anxiety. Smoking causes me to be more anxious and raise BP. I like this forum but it's not very active.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 6/3/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 2
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 34
Amount Saved: $8.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 12 Mins: 52 Seconds: 14

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Great benefit to the quit! Some members have experienced that "foggy feeling" within the first couple of weeks, however, it does go away and you are able to re-focus.

What other benefits are you finding?

Josie, Health Educator

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 107

Hmmm, I don't know if I've experienced that yet - but it would DEFINITELY be welcomed!! lol!! I'm sure my hubby and kids would like that benefit too! :)

Jen

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/5/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 30
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 600
Amount Saved: $150.00
Life Gained:
Days: 2 Hrs: 13 Mins: 28 Seconds: 51

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 75

Yes it's true. Maybe people that are naturaly more unbalanced gravitate to smoking or maybe smoking makes us less balanced. Either way, I believe it and have noticed that most mentally ill people smoke.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 6/3/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 1
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 17
Amount Saved: $4.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 7 Mins: 49 Seconds: 26

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 216

I agree. I feel like I can concetrate better and stay focused longer.

I can think more clearly now. And I don't get as many headaches either.

Beckylynn

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/29/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 36
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 720
Amount Saved: $54.00
Life Gained:
Days: 4 Hrs: 7 Mins: 49 Seconds: 47

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 75

I noticed that when I was smoke free for a couple of months, I felt more mentally balanced and stable. I think smokers are on a emotional roller coaster more than non smokers from the ups and downs of nictine dosing/smoking. I also noticed that I can get more done and study better when not smoking. I'm new again and trying to remember how it was and it was better in many ways being a non smoker especially mentally. thanks

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 6/3/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 1
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 17
Amount Saved: $4.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 7 Mins: 13 Seconds: 21

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