Smoking

[lifeisnotworthit]

Unfortunately---I quit smoking a year and a half ago--I have since gained weight-although I have exercised more and eliminated sweets, junk food, etc....my temper is worse---hell the BENEFITS of smoking outweigh the downsides!!!!

 

[Lady Wolfshead]

https://quitnow.ca/quitting/thinkin..._zNMpor0MFhiQxCBcCQ87Aj2mtyGyU_MaAiT6EALw_wcB

I don't know - I've never smoked, but these benefits sound pretty good to me

And don't forget that a lot of health problems caused by smoking are not quick and painless. Sure, you might die, but you also could be permanently debiliated with something like COPD or a paralyzing stroke.

What about vaping? I know the cigarette companies have done an excellent job of making people think it's almost as bad as smoking, but in fact the risks are much lower.

 

[dusterknowl]

These are the health benefits of quitting:

• Your blood pressure and pulse rate return to normal.
• Oxygen levels in your blood return to normal and the levels of nicotine and carbon monoxide are reduced by more than half.
• Carbon monoxide has been eliminated from your body. Your lungs start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris.
• There’s no nicotine left in your body. Your ability to taste and smell is greatly improved.
• Breathing becomes easier. Your bronchial tubes begin to relax and your energy levels increase.
• Circulation improves throughout the body, making walking and running a whole lot easier.
• Coughs, wheezing and breathing problems get better as your lung function is increased by up to 10%.
• Your heart-attack risk reduces by half.
• Your heart-attack risk falls to about half that of a smoker.
• Risk of lung cancer falls to half that of a smoker. Risk of heart attack falls to same as someone who has never smoked.

do you still think the benefits outweigh the downsides? Being active can curb nicotine cravings and ease some withdrawal symptoms. you’ll need new ways to unwind, like tune in to your favorite music, connect with friends, treat yourself to a massage, or make time for a hobby.

 

[lifeisnotworthit]

I see your points-both of you-they are valid-but when you are already almost 55----well, you know---

 

[may71]

I have since gained weight-although I have exercised more and eliminated sweets, junk food, etc....my temper is worse

There are probably better ways to address these problems than resuming smoking. These links might be helpful:

Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture, World's Second Largest Medical System

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