Thank you all very much for the support here. By now I have seen a doctor who confirmed that the symtoms I had were obviously related to my smoking habits and my overall livestyle. But he could also say that in principle no permenant damage has been done (yet). We have come up with a program to get my fitness back into good order, starting with taking a week off from work and quitting smoking. Then we will add some sports and take it from there.
I can feel much relieve now that I have started to improve the situation. I feel ashamed for letting things come this far. In my case it is not only my own life I am putting on the line but as well that of 50 or so people in the back and my family as well
. However at least there is something I can do about it now
.
I have done some studies and found out that no more then 3 procent of all smokers will succeed in quitting this year. That is how strong this terrible thing is dragging the people down. I feel fortunate that I have been given this warning and for having strong arguments to stop it RIGHT NOW!
I hope to hear all of you very soon again in the safe skies above our heads
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Kind Regards.