I just needed to Man Up

At Ukmedix News we were recently sent a testimonial from an ex smoker and reckoned we should share it with you because it could inspire and motivate you...

"I had been smoking since I was sixteen and by the time I started university I was a twenty a day smoker. By the time I reached my thirties I tried to quit but failed on numerous attempts and every time I failed I got more depressed and sometimes I began to wonder why I was bothering to quit smoking anyway.

The one thing that got to me more than anything (even though this may sound crazy) was not that I might get heart disease or lung cancer, but it had more to do with the fact that every cigarette that I smoked was really shortening my life and that I knew in my heart of hearts that one day I would wake up hating and despising myself for having been so weak as not to quit. I imagined the look of despair on the faces of family and friends and their sense of betrayal that I hadn't quit before.

I used to find that after a few days of not smoking my brain would come up with excuses and reasons why I should just have the one cigarette and I would really dread social engagements because I knew I might be tempted to smoke.

Finally I realized that despite the enormity of the effort required to quit smoking when push came to shove it really was not that difficult and that I just had to deal with it head on. I needed to decide what sort of person I wanted to be, I just needed to 'Man Up'.

I've been smoke free now for three years and I know it sounds corny but quitting smoking has been one of the most rewarding and satisfying things that I've ever done. It's improved my confidence, my physical stamina and believe it or not my erectile function! It's no point relying on other people to help you quit smoking, [even though they can help] because of the end of the day it's all about you and your effort and ultimately the rewards that you reap will all be yours too."

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