Hello all! Dan here, and very soon i plan to be a non-smoker! I don't want to bore you all, but a little history on my part....I'm considered a "heavy" smoker. According to the gauge on this site, only 1% of the population smokes as much, or more than myself. I've had a 2-3....and sometimes 4 pack-a-day habit for nearly 35 years. And get this...my family has a history of heart disease. Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather...all smoked and all died before thier mid 50's. My father had his first heart-attack at the age of 38. This last week I have brought my smoking down from 60-80 cigs a day,{ashamed to even admit that,} to 20 a day. I plan to do this for a week to lower the nicotine levels, and then stop totally. Any thoughts on that plan? Currently dealing with the headaches, nausea, trouble sleeping, but they have gotten better in the past day and a half. {Thank goodness!} I've had no experience with the Patch, Pills, or Gum, and plan to talk to my Dr. about using one of them if I need to. I've checked into alot of different chats and forums, but this one seems to have the most community feel and support....so here I am! Congrats to the ones that have put down the sticks and are staying strong!! I may need to borrow some of that strength in the days ahead. Lord knows I'm stubborn as a mule when I set my mind to something, but I already know that chatting with everyone here will sure lighten the load. Just to know what others went through, and more importantly...GOT through, will be a blessing. I'm more than ready to hang with this group and help others that come in, but I myself have to drop the nicotine demon first. Any insights or comments are most welcome. I look forward to getting to know you all, and sharing in the fight! Thanks for hanging with me.
