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My Personal Dairy

QuitMeter Counter courtesy of quitmeter.com.

- Background -

I have been smoking for 35 years. I started out smoking Marlboro Reds for many years. About 10 years ago I switched to True Green and then to Basic Menthol Light 100. I found that the light cigarettes just caused me to smoke more and that I couldn't seem to switch back to the regular cigarettes.

In the past I have used Nico Derm CQ, Zyban, Hypnotism, and "Life Sign" which is a little computer that reduces your smoking habit.

I believe in the ads that say, "Don't Quit Trying To Quit!"

- My Profile -

In taking the surveys at Dr Koop's Site and at the Commited Smokers Site some smoking facts about my history.

That I Am A "High Risk" smoker:

• You will likely develop common tobacco-related problems.
• You are unlikely to maintain a good health at the level you use tobacco.
• You probably find it hard to maintain good health.
• You probably have experienced the ill effects of tobacco use on your health.
• you want to quit to improve your health
• you tend to smoke automatically
• you are concerned about the cost of smoking

That I can reduce my risk in three ways:

• Cut or eliminate your daily dose of tobacco.
• Improve your level of health.
• Identify and reduce your individual risk factors.

My ProfileFactors that I can increase my risk levels are:

• Increasing your tobacco use.
• The presence of tobacco addiction in your parents or grandparents.
• Other types of problems that you may be managing with tobacco, such as depression, stress, boredom, or anxiety.

Possible Effects on My Health and Well-being

• Nicotine dependency
• Increased risk of heart disease
• Increased risk of cancer
• Increased risk of lung diseases
• Increased risk of digestive problems
• Increased risk of hearing loss
• Loss of elasticity in the face, more wrinkles
• Breath, clothing, car, and home smell like smoke or other tobacco products
• Greatly reduced stamina
• Mild to severe dental problems
• Discoloration of teeth
• Diminished ability to smell or taste
• Diminished sexual drive

Benefits of Reducing or Quitting

Reducing or quitting your tobacco use will help to reduce your risk of developing common tobacco-related problems. Since you have used at a high risk level, the common problems associated with reducing or quitting tobacco use are more serious than for lighter tobacco users. Take time get information and to prepare a plan.

"Quit now, before it's too late!" is good advice for high risk tobacco users. Changing a tobacco habit is never easy, but it never gets any easier either. You begin the healing process just 20 minutes after your last cigarette!

My Tackling Tobacco Tools:

Depression and Anxiety, Nicotine Replacement, Ways to Quit Using, The 10 Stages, Diet, Nutritional Tips, Exercise, Managing Your Weight

The Commited Smokers Site offers a online diary calendar that I will also highlight on this web page in the future.