The sad thing is that this isn’t even a particularly rare occurrence. Don’t get me wrong, I get it. The stress levels are very, very high at the (any) Cancer Center. The doctors and nurses are in a never-ending battle against the disease, and the civilians… well, they’re watching their friends and family members struggle and often die.
So, I understand. I mean "cancer" isn’t necessarily even a death sentence these days (depends upon the type and stage of the cancer), so maybe folks figure they can get away with the cigarettes. Maybe it won’t get them. The thing is, though, that while it may not kill you, cancer is always, always, an ugly disease. Believe me, it’s really not worth it… put the cigarettes down.
Heck, I’ll make you a deal. You stop with the cancer sticks, and I’ll redouble my efforts to shed my many excess pounds. After all, who am I to preach if I’m a walking heart attack waiting to happen. Deal?
I would take that deal, but I am also one of those walking heartattacks – never smoked though. Does that count?
Never smoked is a good thing. I’m starting a competition tuesday with a colleague to see how can lose the most weight in six months (by % body weight). One dollar per pound lost goes into a jar – winner walks away with the cash!
That’s a very good plan, and having someone to ‘compete’ with (I’m using ‘with’ contrary to ‘against’ because you’ll both be winners, regardless).
Put down my last cigarette a little over 6 months ago. Know what finally got to me? The smell? No. Health issues? No. Cost? No. Significant other? No. Kids? No. Victims/Survivors? No. Honestly, I simply decided it was all too tedious and not worth the effort. I mean, making sure I have enough for x trip. Making sure I have a spare lighter on hand. Picking up yet another cigarette butt out of the carpet. Vacuuming (or not) where the cats flipped the ashtray. Remembering to actually stop and get some. It just struck me as pointless, stupid and tedious.
Went through some horrible withdrawal but it’s almost completely done with now. And, heck, that’s an extra almost $200 every month!
Fair enough! Good a reason to quit as any…