I'VE HAD IT!!!! I QUIT!!!!!

[seiko1]

Its the nicotine that people get addicted to. And once you have been a regular smoker - you will *never* lose the addicition to nicotine. You can stay off the smokes though with willpower, and it doesn't take a lot to stay off them - but the addiction is there for life.

My mate hasnt had a smoke for around 7yrs, and thats what he says, his still a smoker, just one that hasnt had one for a long time, he was a heavy smoker to.
And the other good thing to come out of it, by stop smoking, the money he saved paid for his new bike. win win. on that note im going outside to have one

First time I stopped was for 10 - 12 yrs and started again like I had never been off em 10mths this time and 10kg

We need a recent pic then!
10 kg's on you...wouldn't even be noticeable

[Supafrog]

Come now seiko... That's kinda mean!

When a guy goes up a dress size or 3 it's embarassing!

[seiko1]

Come now seiko... That's kinda mean!

When a guy goes up a dress size or 3 it's embarassing!

Embarrasing may be...
but not inconvenient because he can just borrow some of Stace's dress's

[Naked Twin]

I gave up over 10 years ago after being a pack a day plus. Tried many things at the end of the day if you aren't in the right mind set then you will fail but that doesn't meant you can't win. One thing that I did was to have a cigarette in complete darkness where you can't see the smoke as I wanted to know how much was habitual/ physical. I realised that much of it was physical, if I could get past the nicotine I only had to break the physical habit. I took some doing, for months after giving up I would get into the car and look to grab a smoke. Still had a lighter 2 years after giving up that I would carry around.

Some people are predisposed to be "addicts" drugs, sweets, caffeine etc so it is more than the actual drug they are taking as I have found out.

[the kid]

Come now seiko... That's kinda mean!

When a guy goes up a dress size or 3 it's embarassing!

Embarrasing may be...
but not inconvenient because he can just borrow some of Stace's dress's

They do fit alot better now Ive packed on a little

[seiko1]

Come now seiko... That's kinda mean!

When a guy goes up a dress size or 3 it's embarassing!

Embarrasing may be...
but not inconvenient because he can just borrow some of Stace's dress's

They do fit alot better now Ive packed on a little

Your's or Stace's?

[CrozRX]

I feel I should add to the discussion. Been a smoker for 35 years, and yes to give up you need to have a mind set but fuck I'm glad I had one. Smoke free for 6 months now AND FEELING REALLY GOOOOOOOOOOD.

[StuMiller]

Well done, nice work!

[Richo]

I feel I should add to the discussion. Been a smoker for 35 years, and yes to give up you need to have a mind set but fuck I'm glad I had one. Smoke free for 6 months now AND FEELING REALLY GOOOOOOOOOOD.

Well done Croz! . . . and very happy with your bike choice

[CrozRX]

Just found This thread and thought I'd fit right in. Smoker for "God forbid is that another century over" and the good old doc telling me that my problem is happening because of the Gaspers. Well after a health wake up call I'm no longer a smoker but it does really piss me off when you've gone for that really quick fang and would really like a smoke. Bugger!!!!!!!!!

[Mel]

Had a discussion with my sister yesterday regarding 'smoking dreams'. She asked if this was normal? I have no idea!

It has been almost seven months since I quit (YAY! ) and I have probably had about 10 dreams about smoking - usually I don't actually smoke the cigarettes, I just procure them, but a couple of nights ago I was smoking heaps and they were really good

Anyone else have the smoking dreams?? Please tell me I am not insane.....

[Jonno]

You are naturally insane anyway Mel

Nah your not insane....Thats normal, had plenty when I have given up in the past, weird feeling when you remember the dream when ya wake up and do a quick reality check to find out you actually haven't. Kinda like the times I wake up with a bed full of strangers after a big night on the tiles

[seiko1]

Anyone else have the smoking dreams??

I've had some pretty damn good one's.....
but I wouldn't go so far as to say any of them were "smokin"!

[Richo]

ok . .. so I have something I would like to share/discuss with the non-smokers and verified quitters here (No, thats not you Steve )

Ive been smoke free since starting this thread and going strong . . . . and no, I havnt fallen off the wagon! . .

BUT ... as some of you know . .. . Im expecting my first child in April next year and of course, the traditional cigar was always in the back of my mind.

WELL . .. as it happens, I actually got permission from" her that makes all laws" . . that this would be the one and only time that I could smoke . . .

THEN .. I happen to mention to one of my clients this, and what does he do? . .. Pulls out a box of Genuine Cuban friggn cigars!!! . .. Gives me one and says allow 3 hours and half a bottle of scotch for this sucker . .

Sooooooooo .......... having said all this, should I stick with the nil smoko, OR give in to this once in a lifetime endulgance . . .

[Possum]

Sooooooooo .......... having said all this, should I stick with the nil smoko, OR give in to this once in a lifetime endulgance . . .

"In the end, it's not going to matter how many breaths you took, but how many moments took your breath away"