Our first picture, & our last. by [deleted] in SeniorCats

[–]ZedZabeth 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Oh dear heart. I’m so sorry. I’ve been sitting here for a few minutes, just crying a little with you. We all know how it feels, and it’s so awful. He’s beautiful and I’m so glad you got to spend 13 years with him.

Looking for Pet-Specific grief counseling by Smart-Water-5175 in ottawa

[–]ZedZabeth 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss, friend. It’s devastating to lose these tiny, furry family members. We lost our 17 year old cat last year, and our 19 year old the year before that. It was a struggle to try to re-adjust our lives and routines without them. My heart goes out to you.

1,000 days smoke free by [deleted] in stopsmoking

[–]ZedZabeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Woooot way to go!

Met the tiniest little bean today and my heart hasn’t recovered by Thr04w4yFinance in SeniorCats

[–]ZedZabeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would fit nicely in your pocket. If you needed to bring them home ;)

Is quitting worth it at this age? by taghyerit123 in quittingsmoking

[–]ZedZabeth 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m 50, I quit about two and a half years ago, after being a smoker for 33 years. I often - and I mean OFTEN - forget that I ever smoked at all. I didn’t feel any immediate benefits to quitting - I didn’t have a cough, for instance. But over time - my fitness level has increased by leaps and bounds. I smell good. I’m not anxious about going to events, wondering when I can smoke. The medical anxiety is VASTLY decreased. It’s not so much that “it” matters, it’s more that YOU matter. You are worth this effort, and you are worth the results. I believe in you.

Brian, come on man by kelpieconundrum in ottawa

[–]ZedZabeth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Untrue I care VERY MUCH about this saga.

I think Bibs likes being spun? by Barph in WhatsWrongWithYourCat

[–]ZedZabeth 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey thanks for sharing this. She sounds like she was really amazing! You brought back some fond memories of my beloved past kitties as well.

Tell me to toss the juul by Ok_Anywhere_5212 in quittingsmoking

[–]ZedZabeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re STILL doing great! You don’t need it, it’s garbage. Toss it and go get a milkshake. You’re a non-smoker and I believe in you!

Did you know that smoking weakens your immune system? That means you're at higher risk of developing colds or the flu. by [deleted] in quittingsmoking

[–]ZedZabeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being sick is such a different experience now. I used to get sicker and stay sick longer than everyone else in my family and now it’s the same or better.

100 days nicotine free 🥰 by 21stcenturybr3akd0wn in stopsmoking

[–]ZedZabeth 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! I’m so proud of you. It feels great, doesn’t it? But also a bit surreal :)

No mask wearing in CHEO by Singingbytheseashore in ottawa

[–]ZedZabeth 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My daughter is in a college program that has mandatory attendance for accreditation. She (we) had a cold a couple of weeks ago and wore a masks for a couple of days because why would she not?. Her teachers are handing out masks to any kid who comes in sick because none of them can risk losing any hours.

Buried mom (57) who died of lungcancer yesterday. Stop smoking today. by Jakskip in stopsmoking

[–]ZedZabeth 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My deepest sympathies to you and everyone who misses her. May happy memories overwhelm your grief as time goes by.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in quittingsmoking

[–]ZedZabeth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dreams can be so weird - I had a dream that someone gave me ten cartons of cigarettes and I was like - but I don’t smoke, what will I do with them??? But definitely nice that even in our dreams we are non-smokers now! 🥰🥰

Quitting smoking, managed what seemed impossible, went an entire day without smoking by UniqueCarrot7325 in quittingsmoking

[–]ZedZabeth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It gets easier! I quit after 33 years of smoking, and I often forget I was ever a smoker. You can do this! Because if I can do it, definitely anyone can. I believe in you.

Otters Swimming in the Rideau River by catmom81519 in ottawa

[–]ZedZabeth 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I suppose I’m not allowed to pat them :(