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andmegab
  • By andmegab · Posted November 11, 2009
  • Journal · 9 replies
  • just wanted to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. my scan today was clean other than a few mysterious broken ribs. i cant explain how i broke them, and while i can explain why i cant feel ...

the mad russian

robla46
  • By robla46 · Posted October 6, 2009
  • Journal · 0 replies
  • went to boston in august...got the mad russian treatment...i managed to go 8 days....then stupidly went and got some cigarettes...oy! as a reward! there is no logic...it's all emotional and chemical ...

I just want to help

powerpuff
  • By powerpuff · Posted September 19, 2009
  • Discussion in Help and encouragement · 0 replies
  • According to a study made in Washington, all three groups, the previous smokers, current smokers and non smokers, of more than 2,000 seniors were compared to show a link between smoking and the speed ...

To be a Diabetic and a smoker

powerpuff
  • By powerpuff · Posted September 19, 2009
  • Journal · 0 replies
  • According to American Diabetes Association, tobacco has many bad health effects, particularly for people with diabetes. No matter how long you've smoked, your health will improve after you quit. People ...

Is it true?

powerpuff
  • By powerpuff · Posted September 18, 2009
  • Discussion in Success stories · 0 replies
  • Lately, I was able to lessen my frequency of lighting a cigarette because of some alternative way of smoking, and i think it's also a safer way. With the support of my family too ...

still alive

blessedat41
  • By blessedat41 · Posted September 15, 2009
  • Journal · 5 replies
  • HELLO EVERYONE. HOW IS LIFE OUTTHERE GOOD I HOPE WELL ME IM JUST FINE SARC HAS BEEN FLARING UP. IVE HAD THIS MONSTER 4 14YEARS. I WANTED TO KNOW IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE WHO HAS HAD SARC FOR 12PLUS YEARS ...

Quit on June 8, 2009

mowywowy
  • By mowywowy · Posted September 8, 2009
  • Discussion in Success stories · 0 replies
  • Yes, I wanted to kill people. I was depressed then really happy then really really depressed. I had a few pig out sessions w my dog and cried one time when I had a melt down at a fair. But... I still ...

Scheduled maintenance this evening

TeamInspire
  • By TeamInspire · Posted August 10, 2009
  • Journal · 13 replies
  • All, Inspire will be performing database updates this evening starting at 8:00 Eastern. We expect the updates to take no more than 2 hours and the site will be unavailable at this time. We thank you for ...

"NO SMOKING"

buffiejoe
  • By buffiejoe · Posted July 7, 2009
  • Journal · 0 replies
  • Hello, my name is Buffie and I was a smoker, until yesterday. It was a very rough day. Today hasn't been so bad, and it's getting late in the afternoon now, so I don't think I will kill anyone before ...

Still Smoking, need and want to quit...am I to weak minded?

CathyN
  • By CathyN · Posted June 28, 2009
  • Discussion in Help and encouragement · 2 replies
  • Hi Everyone: Just joined this group today. I need to quit smoking. I use to be a long distant runner, then in 2007 I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. I don't do anything half way, Primary Progressive ...

Share your story via video!

TeamInspire
  • By TeamInspire · Posted June 15, 2009
  • Journal · 28 replies
  • Sometimes the most powerful message each of us can share is our personal story -- our own experience. With upcoming healthcare legislation pending, one way we can be advocates is to share these stories ...

fed up and not taking any more

andmegab
  • By andmegab · Posted June 12, 2009
  • Journal · 36 replies
  • since they told me they got all the cancer, its been one health issue after another, and the kind of care ive gotten...well frankly, i wouldnt subject a cow to. today was the last (plug your ears) fucking ...

Follow Inspire on Twitter and Facebook!

TeamInspire
  • By TeamInspire · Posted June 10, 2009
  • Journal · 32 replies
  • We're happy to announce that you can now stay in touch with what's happening at Inspire by following us on both Twitter and Facebook. While Inspire communities are still the best places to connect with ...

Guestbooks are now live!

TeamInspire
  • By TeamInspire · Posted May 26, 2009
  • Journal · 6 replies
  • Hello everyone, Last week we mentioned that we'd be adding guestbooks to Inspire in the near future, and they are now live! We're very excited about this feature and hope you enjoy it. To check out your ...

Guestbooks - An exciting addition to Inspire

TeamInspire
  • By TeamInspire · Posted May 20, 2009
  • Journal · 35 replies
  • Hello everyone, We're writing to let you know about a great new feature we'll be adding to Inspire in the very near future: guestbooks. This is a feature that many of you have requested, and we're very ...

Trusting

formom777
  • By formom777 · Posted May 8, 2009
  • Journal · 23 replies
  • God is the same yesterday, today and forever and He WANTS to heal you! He died to heal you and save you from eternal suffering. He loves you that much! Don't turn your back on Jesus, no matter what happens ...

HELP!

hoboswife
  • By hoboswife · Posted May 2, 2009
  • Discussion in Help and encouragement · 1 reply
  • I have smoked a pack a day since I was 12 years old. I am now 42. Everything in my life tells me to quit. I know all the reasons I should quit. Reasons..1. youngest son has asthma 2. Way too expensive ...

Moms, you rock!

TeamInspire
  • By TeamInspire · Posted May 1, 2009
  • Journal · 0 replies
  • Looking for a unique and extraordinary way to say "thank you" to your mom? In honor of Mother's Day, good friend of Inspire Dr. Gwenn (of http://www.PediatricsNow.com and http://www.DrGwennIsIn.com) will ...

QUIT DATE

gweenyt
  • By gweenyt · Posted April 23, 2009
  • Journal · 10 replies
  • Quit Date: 4/15/09 Need support ...

Declaring Weigh in Amnesty For myself this Week!

junegroomsmom
  • By junegroomsmom · Posted April 17, 2009
  • Journal · 6 replies
  • That's allowed right? This is so frustrating. Planning this cookout ALL week. Mom was coming and so was one of my sons. Son called last minute to tell me he has to work tomorrow. Apologised profusely ...

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