I WAS up bright and early, ready for a jaunt into the countryside. I've been to a place that enjoys spectacular views from an unlikely vantage point in isolated, rural seclusion. I was there for work, of course, but enjoyed taking in the clean, fresh air. I suspect, given my recent Peak Flow reading, that my lungs are capable of taking in more air now than they were a month ago.
Back then, I seemed to have a permanent 'bubble' in my throat. It was as though it was hindering the amount of air I could breathe in. That 'bubble'/barrier has gone.
Nothing came of the 'frog' in my throat. So, I'm still waiting for my lungs to start ejecting 'debris'.
I read through some more SmokeStop literature last night. Here's some advice for anybody who thinks they are on their way to becoming a non-smoker by simply "cutting down"... In the vast, vast majority of cases, this method is unsuccessful. Experts say it is often best to stop smoking completely - and to use nicotine replacement therapy for the first three months. Habits can be broken over a period of 12 weeks, while nicotine replacement helps reduce side effectes caused by withdrawal.
I'm feeling a bit restless today, but know I've got to get my head down and crack on with a lot of typing. Maybe, I'll get some nosh in first - that way, I won't have to break the flow later on. I've got an awful lot to do.
Co-op, here I come!