Do not smoke!

One of my goals for this year is to quit smoking. Wow, how difficult it is to end a cycle of addiction that has lasted 16 years. I was 18 when I smoked for the first time and I had no idea that that first step towards smoking would take so many things away from me and make me a slave to necessity. It was just a drink with friends, and the fear of not being accepted by that group made me do something I didn't really want to do. It was bad to smoke, I remember, but I insisted on doing it; young people are idiots, and it's the older me who pays for it. I smoked sometimes when I went out. But after a while, I started lighting a few cigarettes on my own or when I was bored; I was an idiot. Over time, I started smoking frequently, and before I knew it, I was addicted.

I stop to weigh up how much I've lost over all these years of smoking. Financially, it's a huge amount of money lost, which has gone up in smoke, almost literally. As far as health is concerned, the damage is greater. I remember running 14 kilometers every day, practicing sports tirelessly, and now, when I go up the stairs, I can already feel the breath draining out of me. My sense of taste and smell aren't as sharp, and my teeth are yellow. I don't think I'll ever get tired of saying how stupid I was to start smoking.

I need to stop smoking; I don't want this habit/addiction in my life anymore. I tried to quit when the year started, but I realized that trying to quit immediately isn't the best solution for me. I couldn't complete 24 hours without smoking and I was going crazy by the end of the day. So I decided to turn to sport; I enrolled in a martial arts academy and I'm taking jiu-jitsu classes three times a week, and I'm about to join the gym and do weight training too. I think these things will help me in my fight against smoking. I'd like to go running again; I used to love it. I'll only be able to do it again once I've stopped smoking, but until then, the sports I've chosen will be enough.

I believe that when I manage to do this, my life will be different and will have a better quality. I know it will be difficult, and from the accounts of friends who have quit smoking, it's a daily struggle against the urge to light up a cigarette, especially in peaks of stress or anxiety. I suffer from anxiety, so I know that perhaps this issue will be even more difficult for me; I've always taken my anxious moments out on cigarettes. But nothing is impossible, and I know that if I focus on quitting, I will succeed, and steps are already being taken. I've decided that this year will be about improving my quality of life, and my health is at the top of that list.

If I can give one piece of advice to anyone reading this, especially if you're young, it's to avoid taking stupid actions now that you don't have the wisdom; your older self will feel the consequences. I'm not just referring to cigarettes, but to any other action that could be harmful in the future; life is nice without the crap they offer us. I'll never tire of saying how stupid I was to do this with my life; I just hope it's not too late to reverse the situation.


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Uma das minhas metas para este ano é parar de fumar. Uau, como é difícil encerrar um ciclo de vício que já dura 16 anos. Eu tinha 18 anos quando fumei pela primeira vez e não imaginei que aquele primeiro passo em direção ao tabagismo iria me tirar tantas coisas e me fazer um escravo da necessidade. Foi apenas um trago com os amigos, e o medo de não ser aceito por aquele grupo me fez fazer algo que nem tinha tanta vontade. Foi ruim fumar, eu me lembro, mas insisti em continuar fazendo isso; jovens são idiotas, e quem paga por isso é o "eu" mais velho. Eu fumava às vezes quando saía. Mas depois de um tempo, comecei a acender alguns cigarros sozinho ou quando estava entediado; fui idiota. Com o tempo, comecei a fumar frequentemente, e quando percebi, estava viciado.

Paro para pesar o quanto perdi durante todos esses anos fumando. Se for falar financeiramente, é uma quantidade grande de dinheiro perdido, que virou fumaça, quase que literalmente. Sobre a saúde, os danos são maiores. Eu me lembro que corria 14 quilômetros todos os dias, praticava esportes incansavelmente, e agora, quando subo as escadas, já sinto o fôlego se esvaindo de mim. Meu paladar e olfato não são tão apurados, e meus dentes estão amarelos. Acho que nunca vou cansar de dizer o quanto fui idiota em começar a fumar.

Eu preciso parar de fumar; eu não quero mais esse hábito/vício em minha vida. Eu tentei parar quando o ano se iniciou, mas percebi que tentar parar de imediato não é a melhor solução para mim. Não consegui completar 24 horas sem fumar e estava ficando louco no fim do dia. Então, decidi apelar para o esporte; me matriculei em uma academia de artes marciais e estou fazendo aulas de jiu-jitsu três vezes por semana, e estou prestes a entrar para a academia e fazer musculação também. Acredito que essas atitudes irão me ajudar nessa luta contra o tabagismo. Eu gostaria de voltar a correr; eu amava fazer isso. Só depois que eu conseguir tirar o cigarro da minha vida eu vou poder fazer isso de novo, mas até lá, os esportes escolhidos serão o suficiente.

Acredito que quando eu conseguir fazer isso, minha vida será diferente e terá uma qualidade melhor. Sei que será difícil, e pelos relatos de amigos que pararam de fumar, é uma luta diária contra a vontade de ascender um cigarro, principalmente em picos de stress ou de ansiedade. Eu sofro de ansiedade, então sei que talvez essa questão seja ainda mais difícil para mim; desde sempre eu descontei no cigarro os momentos de ansiedade que me assolam. Mas nada é impossível, e sei que se eu focar em parar, eu vou conseguir, e medidas já estão sendo tomadas. Eu decidi que este ano será com o objetivo de melhorar minha qualidade de vida, e minha saúde está no topo dessa lista.

Se eu puder dar um conselho para quem está lendo isso, principalmente se for jovem, é evitar tomar atitudes idiotas agora que não tem sabedoria; o seu "eu" mais velho sentirá as consequências. Não estou me referindo apenas ao cigarro, mas a qualquer outra ação que poderá ser nociva no futuro; a vida é legal sem essas porcarias que nos oferecem. Nunca vou cansar de dizer o quanto fui idiota em fazer isso com a minha vida; só espero que não seja tarde demais para reverter essa situação.


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Greetings @michupa good that you made the decision to quit smoking, that is harmful to health, apparently it is difficult when you have time doing it, but I think it is never too late for new beginnings, I wish you the best in this challenge you are taking on. Thank you for sharing.

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Thank you for the motivation, I will need all the positive vibes at this moment. I know it won't be easy, but I will try!

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I tell you the truth this is a very wise decision and mindset you have put in place dear friend. It isn't easy to quit addiction but the most important thing is to cultivate the mindset that you want to and with little efforts and consistency, it will be a story of the past. Glad you know there is a bad repercussions for smoking, God help you...

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Yes, it won't be easy, in fact, it's not. I'm trying to be strategic and reducing the number of cigarettes. Thank you for the words, and may God bless us!

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Smoking makes you spend money excessively on weed and at the end of the day, you’d still have to visit the doctor because of your lungs and all of that
I’m glad that you are willing to stop smoking

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It's a good thing that you have made this amazing decision to quit smoking. This smoking addiction is detrimental to health, I wish you the very best of luck in your decision

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Yes, it's very harmful to health, and I don't have such a young age anymore. It's time to be as healthy as possible!

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That's good, I like the fact that you are ready to change for good

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It is never too late to stop. Yes, it will be difficult, and there will probably be a few moments of relapse, but just keep at it, and with time, you'll overcome.

The fact that you've realized your mistake and you're willing to make amends is enough proof that you can (and will) break off from the habit.
I wish you the very best of luck.

In your spare time, you can check out the following books, they will help you in this new journey.

  1. Atomic Habits by James Clear
  2. Allen Carr's Easy Way To Stop Smoking by Allen Carr
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Exactly, perhaps the secret is persistence and a focus on quitting smoking. Thank you for the words and for the effort in the reading suggestions!

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This habit is the most bad habit and I myself have seen people ruining their lives in this habit and but this habit never ends. It is not working properly and after that the life that is there is gradually decreasing, so it is better to stop this habit as soon as possible.


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Exactly, my friend. It's a horrible habit that I need to cut out soon! Thanks for the support!

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Já ouvi de neurocientistas que o vício em cigarro é até pior que o de qualquer outra droga, pois nosso cérebro tende a se lembrar dos lugares que a gente teve um momento de prazer, e diferente das drogas, um cigarro dá pra acender em qualquer lugar, fazendo com que onde formos nosso cérebro liga um gatilho pra fazer a gente acender um. Acho a ideia de correr muito boa, pois você precisa ver cada vez mais malefícios no dia a dia pra forçar o cérebro a não ver motivos pra isso. Tentar escolher um lugar específico pra fumar pode ser uma boa também pra ao menos dar uma diminuida.

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Exatamente! O hábito somado com a dependência química é um combo ferrado. Eu vou precisar fugir da minha rotina e dos lugares que costumo fumar, o exercício físico vai ser importante agora!

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Com essas atitudes tenho certeza que vai conseguir atingir seu objetivo!
Vamos ficar na torcida e comemorar contigo cada dia que conseguir se manter livre do mal que lhe acompanhou por estes 16 anos!
Se resolver escrever sobre isso, sugiro que adentre a comunidade FreeCompliments, seus textos seriam muito bem vindos!
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