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Article I received in a text

elvan
Member
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Today I received a link to this article from an unlikely source, a recovering addict who is currently a smoker and who has struggled with anxiety and depression for years.  I am hoping that it will give some people encouragement:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2965408/Why-s-no-thing-calming-cigarette-Smokers-70-suffer...

I have been out of town and this is my first day back, it will take me a few days to recover from traveling but it was a good trip and I got to spend a little time with DJ who is just an amazing person, how wonderful to have an EX who is seriously a part of my EXtended family.

Hope everyone is doing well, love to all.

7 Comments
djmurray
Member

It was so great to see you, Ellen -- I hope that we can get together more often that once a year, my friend!  Rest up and take good care of yourself.

MarilynH
Member

I have missed you, rest up and get some strength back  (((((A Big Hug)))))

bonnie-12-28-14

Good Article thanks for sharing.  

YoungAtHeart
Member

I could hardly keep up with you flitting here, there and everywhere.  Glad you had a good time in all your travels, and I hope the respite restores!

Nancy

bonniebee
Member

I just got back too Ellen ! I visited my Granddaughter and great grand-kids too ! I had a wonderful long week-end and it was so great to be there as an EX ! Can't type to much about it now my hands are hurting ! I am so glad you and Donna were able to see each other that is truly special and I am envious !

jacks1125
Member

thanks for sharing!

cookie32
Member

That's a great article. Thank you! 

The funny thing is, I have been thinking the same thing. Now thanks to you, I know for sure exactly. You have confirmed for me why I am quitting. Bless you!

About the Author
Retired RN, worked ICU/ER developed RA in early 90's, unable to work because of brittle bones from high dose steroids. Diagnosed with COPD 5 yrs ago but sure it was there and progressing long before. Live with severe chronic pain, degenerative disc disease, had both upper lobes of my lungs removed in 2015. Struggle with shortness of breath. Work in son's cafe as a cashier 2 days a week to be around people. I am a people/animal person. Lost my home and three cats in a fire on my ten month anniversary of quitting smoking. Never thought of smoking, knew it wouldn't help anything.