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deathunicorn64 t1_jbm3e9h wrote

Reply to [Discussion] Give Suggestions to Quit Smoking. by worldofjaved

More motivational-Look up a video of a BIPAP mask. I am an intensive care unit nurse and we get previous smokers with COPD all the time. They have to spend their nights on these terrible masks that have to be tightly strapped to their face and push air into their lungs. Very uncomfortable.

They would get out of breath walking to the bathroom or even turning in bed.

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scandalissa t1_jbm3ajq wrote

Reply to [Discussion] Give Suggestions to Quit Smoking. by worldofjaved

I used the patch. It took multiple tries but I haven’t smoked in 13 years. As someone who has worked for numerous health plans- contact yours about quitting smoking. They often offer incentives or pay for the patches, mine did. There could be other resources for free nicotine patches also. Good luck and if you don’t succeed on your first try, keep at it!!!

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YewKnowMe t1_jbm30xr wrote

Reply to [Discussion] Give Suggestions to Quit Smoking. by worldofjaved

What worked for me was Alan Carr's Easy Way To Quit Smoking; it took me 2 tries, but the 2nd try was 7 years ago 👍

The piece of info in the book that stuck with me: the withdrawals can feel like pangs of insecurity. That blew my mind; when I was feeling insecure because I wasn't sure I could quit, it was the withdrawals because I was succeeding!

Best of luck to you!

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MobiusPrints t1_jbm2vp3 wrote

Reply to [TEXT] I feel stupid constantly by [deleted]

I think dating someone 10 years older may have something to do with it. Maturity =/= intelligence. You're going to get there with time, too. I'm 28, and I feel pretty dumb sometimes too, but every day I improve a little bit. It's not always linear, and sometimes I feel like I'm taking a step backwards, but little by little I feel smarter simply by understanding more about myself, as well as the world.

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Visible-One-5901 t1_jbm0dl6 wrote

Reply to comment by Sunshay in Running from life is a great way to make yourself miserable [Discussion] by TreatThompson

I think I understand what the author is saying perfectly and can relate.

Escaping from my social insecurities by focusing on getting into the best school, getting my first job, getting the best job etc. was exactly what I think the author is describing.

But was it good or bad for me? Frankly I don’t have a definite answer. I very much enjoy where I stand financially, which just gives me this baseline level of happiness I couldn’t have achieved otherwise. I’m 34 and just starting to take leveling up my dating game seriously. Would I have been better off had I faced my fears and focused on relationships in my younger years like most normal people do? Very possibly so. But there is no point analyzing the past. Instead I’m really happy to acknowledge my escape strategies and to make a conscious decision to not escape anymore, trying to internalize a new mindset that the only way for me to really grow is to face and actively seek what makes me uncomfortable.

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Faporeon t1_jblyiez wrote

Reply to [image] just hold on a little longer by kennystillalive

You know what I think about sometimes? For most of us, think of the BEST moment of your life, all the fun times you've had. That came AFTER WW2, one of the worst times in history, and we came out of it and you have the best moments of your life after such atrocities. We can always rebuild, no matter what happens.

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NightFalcon43 t1_jblxnn9 wrote

Reply to [Discussion] Give Suggestions to Quit Smoking. by worldofjaved

I smoked and chewed tobacco for 20 years. My sister told me about a book "the easy way to stop smoking" but Allen Carr. I haven't touched tobacco in 12 years. My wife read it 3 years later is also quit with no relapse. I hope you accomplish your goal. Enjoy your day.

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