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I quit smoking today.

Katzpur

Katzpur

Not your average Mormon
Starfish said:
What makes people start in the first place? Years ago, it was understandable. But today? It's not even "cool" anymore . . . is it?
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That's something I wonder every time I see someone under 30 or so smoking. Evidently to them, it is still "cool." But with the information we have now, it's just plain stupid to start. People who started years ago at least have an excuse.
 
Starfish

Starfish

Please no sarcasm
Katzpur said:
That's something I wonder every time I see someone under 30 or so smoking. Evidently to them, it is still "cool." But with the information we have now, it's just plain stupid to start. People who started years ago at least have an excuse.
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Do the tobacco companies target teens so they can get them hooked before they mature and really know better? I can't imagin an adult starting, with what we know today. :shrug:

Not even counting the cancer risk, smoking stinks, it makes the smoker stink even when he/she isn't smoking, their cars stink and sometimes their homes. They get older-looking sooner and smokers' voices sound awful. So what's the attraction?
 
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DallasApple

DallasApple

Depends Upon My Mood..
They THINK they wont get addicted..So they "try it" as with any other known no-no..Just to see what its like..some...get hooked..and its for life many times...Its VISCIOUS! I think it should be illegal..IMHO>.

Love

Dallas
 
Starfish

Starfish

Please no sarcasm
DallasApple said:
They THINK they wont get addicted..So they "try it" as with any other known no-no..Just to see what its like..some...get hooked..and its for life many times...Its VISCIOUS! I think it should be illegal..IMHO>.

Love

Dallas
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The only possible benefit is that it helps you stay thin. At least I think so. Of course chemo does that too. Sorry, poor joke.
 
DallasApple

DallasApple

Depends Upon My Mood..
Starfish said:
The only possible benefit is that it helps you stay thin. At least I think so. Of course chemo does that too. Sorry, poor joke.
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They think it wont hurt to "try it" to see what the fuss is about..ONE and I mean ONE cigarrette can lead you to two..and three and untill death us do part..It plays with the pleasure center of the brain and 'whacks" it out..

It doesnt MATTER if its killing you..Your BRAIN thinks it needs it!!

Love

Dallas
 
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BryanMatthew

New Member
That's great Rev, I quit just 4 days ago and I already feel better!

Good for you man, you can do it.

How long had you been a smoker?
 
Charity

Charity

Let's go racing boys !
Just checking on your progress......and I'm sure that you are progressing well....Keep going....it's smooth sailing from here.........Uh, welllllll.....Oh well of course it is......just keep up the good work.............;)
 
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Sententia

Well-Known Member
Reverend Rick said:
For twelve years.
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Wow... I had smoked since for 12 years as well. I had quit a few times... my record was 6 months with nicorette...

However I cheated a few times... so that 6 months was probably more like 15 days... but 6 months of not a pack a day or even a pack a week smoker.

I have actually tried to quit like 10 times.

My latest attempt is with chantix. Which is remarkable. It really messes with your brain... You really have no problem other then mental desire and habit to smoke.

Im on day 44 of chantix. I cheated on day 14. So its like 30 days right... Well on day 14 when I cheated I had no and I mean 0 effect from smoking. (In terms of what smokers feel after they have quit or in the relief they get when their jonesin) I mean nothing. It tasted bad, it seemed to irritate my lungs, it didnt make me feel better and it felt like thick air. It did nothing. Thats the magic and drawback of chantix. Even if you cheat you dont become a full time smoker again... however it is sometimes depressing to give up smoking...

Nonetheless... tomorrow is the 4th and will be my 31st day! Having the fam over... should be good times.

Congratz on quitting...Stay that way.
 
Phasmid

Phasmid

Mr Invisible
I smoke on an off. If I'm at a party (as will be the case tonight) and can't drink (since I'd likely kill someone on the way home... most likely myself) then I tend to have a few smokes to stop myself feeling awkward. I find it helps simply to have a drink or a smoke in one hand just as a mental barrier between you and someone else.

I occasionally get the urge to smoke from time to time, but it's never been a daily thing. My family don't smoke, most of my friends don't smoke and so I'm rarely in contact with it... so I've never really become addicted.
 
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