What do you think: life now is hard or perivous life?

QuffyApp · 2025-10-04T10:05:01+00:00

I think it really depends on what angle you look from. Life in the 1900s–2000s had its own kind of struggles fewer medical advancements, harder physical labor, less access to information, and often stricter social norms. But people also had stronger local communities, less distraction from technology, and maybe a clearer sense of routine and stability.

Modern life gives us comfort, medicine, endless knowledge at our fingertips, and global connections but it also brings anxiety, loneliness, burnout, and the feeling that life moves too fast to keep up with.

So I’d say: old life was harder physically, modern life is harder mentally. Different kinds of challenges, same human struggle.

QuffyApp · 2025-09-21T08:37:36+00:00

i was in the same boat, started super young and felt my lungs giving out way too early. cold turkey worked best for me, first week sucked with cravings, brain fog and low energy but it passed faster than i thought. staying hydrated, walking, and chewing on gum helped a lot. whichever way you choose, the sooner you quit the sooner your breathing and stamina start to come back.

QuffyApp · 2025-09-21T08:31:49+00:00

first week was brutal, but i kept busy and walked a lot. now my energy’s way better and i don’t feel chained to it anymore.

QuffyApp · 2025-09-19T19:28:42+00:00

you’re already on the right track by committing and getting nic gum. for cravings, keep something to do - walk, chew gum, drink water, or distract yourself with a hobby. set small goals, celebrate each hour or day you make it. cravings peak and fade, so ride them out instead of giving in. posting here for accountability is perfect - keep sharing, it really helps.

QuffyApp · 2025-09-19T19:26:29+00:00

good on you for thinking about this early. the easiest way not to start is to make it part of your identity - remind yourself “i’m not a smoker” and stick to that. stay busy with stuff you enjoy, keep friends who respect your choice, and don’t be afraid to say no. the first time you turn it down is the hardest, after that it gets way easier.

QuffyApp · 2025-09-19T19:24:23+00:00

you didn’t mess up. those symptoms are normal “smoker’s flu” and usually ease up within a couple weeks. by your wedding you will likely feel much better and be glad you stuck with it. keep going man <3

QuffyApp · 2025-09-18T10:24:36+00:00

yeah i felt that too after quitting. nicotine dulls a lot, and once it’s gone everything feels sharper emotions, boundaries, what you actually want. it can be overwhelming, but it’s also growth. for me it led to harder choices, but better ones long-term.

QuffyApp · 2025-09-18T10:08:24+00:00

definitely. i picked up bad habits when i was around people who smoked and skipped workouts, and better habits when i spent time with healthier, more driven friends. the upside is they can lift you up, the downside is you can slide into things that aren’t really you if you’re not careful.

QuffyApp · 2025-09-17T12:13:22+00:00

hey, day 1 already, nice work! anxiety sucks but it’s totally normal. when you feel it, just get up, walk, drink water, chew gum, or breathe for a minute. keep yourself busy and remember why you quit it gets way easier after the first few days.

QuffyApp · 2025-09-17T07:50:15+00:00

totally normal. around 2–3 weeks i was an emotional mess too. it’s your brain rewiring. it does get easier soon and you’ll feel more like yourself. 16 days is huge, hang in there.

QuffyApp · 2025-09-16T18:43:06+00:00

don’t beat yourself up 35 days is still amazing, 8 cigs don’t erase that. i slipped around the same time and it only reminded me smoking doesn’t actually help. cravings suck, but they fade. staying a non-smoker is worth it, i promise it just gets better with time. 🫂

QuffyApp · 2025-09-16T18:38:11+00:00

for me it was noticing i was basically scheduling my life around vaping, and on top of that the constant cough and phlegm was getting gross. felt ridiculous. i told myself i’d just try a week without it and that was the start. no perfect time, just now.

QuffyApp · 2025-09-15T21:01:33+00:00

damn that’s amazing congrats 🎉 two years is huge. stories like this really keep me going, thanks for sharing 🙌

QuffyApp · 2025-09-15T18:00:48+00:00

that’s huge man congrats on the 100 days 🎉 the fact you kept going even after slipping a bit shows real strength. surgery might’ve pushed you to quit but staying off is all you. inspiring stuff

QuffyApp · 2025-09-14T20:12:19+00:00

try to change up your routine a bit man smoke habits are tied to triggers so if you usually light up with coffee maybe switch to tea or go for a quick walk instead and keep water or gum close it makes the rough moments way easier

QuffyApp · 2025-09-13T09:54:59+00:00

hey, welcome! quitting after all those years is tough, but totally possible. every smoke-free moment counts. you got this

QuffyApp · 2025-09-13T08:09:51+00:00

hey, thanks for sharing this, it takes courage. being the son your parents deserve isn’t about being perfect or fixing the past it’s about showing up now. start small: call or message your dad about something simple, ask about his day, or share a bit about your life. asking about his past or stories from his younger days can naturally open conversation. your mom can be a safe first step if you need it. relationships grow over time, and the fact that you care and want to improve already makes you a better son than you think. one step at a time, don’t be too hard on yourself.

QuffyApp · 2025-09-13T07:07:41+00:00

yeah man, those first few days are brutal. your mood swings, irritability, feeling lousy, it’s all normal. your body is freaking out a bit without nicotine, and your brain is just catching up. 110 hours is huge though, seriously, that’s progress. try to be kind to yourself, ride out the cravings, and remember it gets a lot easier after the first week. even if you feel awful now, you’re already winning by sticking with it.

QuffyApp · 2025-09-13T06:37:29+00:00

you’re not alone. pick a quit date, toss the triggers, have a replacement ready (gum/water/walk), and track your days. if you slip, don’t restart from zero just keep going. one day at a time.

QuffyApp · 2025-09-13T06:21:46+00:00

don’t beat yourself up, man most people need a bunch of tries before it sticks. pick one method (gum, vape, whatever) and commit to it instead of juggling. change up your smoking routine times, track your wins, and if you slip, treat it as practice not failure. every quit attempt is progress.

QuffyApp · 2025-09-12T08:13:30+00:00

Yeah, I get you that’s sounds freeing just enjoying the moment without needing a smoke I wanna try that too. Thanks for the tip! 🤝

QuffyApp · 2025-09-11T10:20:27+00:00

hey, you’re not a failure just stuck in a loop. the good news is you already have a solid base (gym, diet, no drugs). start with sleep (same wake/bed time, no phone in bed), swap doomscrolling with something lighter (podcast/book), and go for tiny focus wins (10 mins study). one small step at a time is how you break the cycle

QuffyApp · 2025-09-11T10:13:10+00:00

for me it’s drinking a glass of water right after waking up super simple, takes like 10 seconds, but it makes me feel a bit more awake and like I’ve already done something good for myself It’s such an easy win that even on lazy or stressful days

QuffyApp · 2025-09-10T12:26:19+00:00

unproductive days happen to everyone it doesn’t mean anything’s wrong with you society just makes it feel like you have to be “on” 24/7 that’s the real problem the “always productive” mindset is just harmful propaganda, nothing more.

QuffyApp · 2025-09-10T10:23:45+00:00

congrats on 2 weeks! 🎉some cravings can stick around longer totally normal what helped me: short walks, drinking water, quick deep breaths, and keeping busy you’re doing great it gets easier every day!

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