mike_field
Vital Football Legend
Nope, wish I'd never started and wish I'd have been able to kick it by now. Must admit I don't know a single smoker who feels differently either.
New Zealand Bans Smoking
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Nope, wish I'd never started and wish I'd have been able to kick it by now. Must admit I don't know a single smoker who feels differently either.
mike_field
Vital Football Legend
It's why I've always said if the Gov were serious about quitting for the health aspects, they'd have forced companies to reduce the additive levels by 5/10% each year to help wean people off.
As it's also the habit addiction - I get can through 4-6 fags without realising I've had them when I'm concentrating and working - but can go hours without one at other points when I simply keep myself occupied in other ways - even if it's just gripped to a decent programme and I make sure they are out of reach.
It's all those daft little habits I'm working on changing now as that's what buggered previous attempts to quit.
As it's also the habit addiction - I get can through 4-6 fags without realising I've had them when I'm concentrating and working - but can go hours without one at other points when I simply keep myself occupied in other ways - even if it's just gripped to a decent programme and I make sure they are out of reach.
It's all those daft little habits I'm working on changing now as that's what buggered previous attempts to quit.
The Fear
A Wise Man (once sat next to him)
Yes, totally get the habits side of it. If I smoked, I would be a nightmare, I'm bad enough with snacking. As you say, you can smoke x amount (or eat x amount) without even thinking about it. I know with food, or drink (apart from when really on a session) I try to be 'mindful' and think what I'm eating/drinking and enjoy it. So then probably want less to be satisfied!
mike_field
Vital Football Legend
Very similar to snacking on the daft habits. Just a couple biscuits for a dunk and next thing you know you've rifled through the entire pack etc without realising.
It can be done though.
It can be done though.
danvilla2
I’m not an expert
Went to a little restaurant today with the little one, sat outside and some old duffers came on the table next to us - all lit up straight away then it was basically chain smoking. They were moaning about there not being ash trays and arguing about losing trade if you piss the smokers off.
Can’t see it, the next generation are all social smokers at best. Good riddance to ash trays and outdoor smoking, ban it in bars and restaurants too outdoors
Can’t see it, the next generation are all social smokers at best. Good riddance to ash trays and outdoor smoking, ban it in bars and restaurants too outdoors
BodyButter
Vital Football Legend
Do people still get yellow fingers? My grandmother used to have them but you don't really see that any more.
I've quit loads of times. It's not that hard. Staying off them long term is the hard part. I think 2 years is the longest I've done off them since I was a teenager.
I've quit loads of times. It's not that hard. Staying off them long term is the hard part. I think 2 years is the longest I've done off them since I was a teenager.
