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I chose last Friday morning not to go the corner shop and get some smokes, I have continued not to go for some right up until now, well, I say now, in actual fact, I mean about quarter of an hour ago.

I'm now sat here staring at the little cellophane strip that will allow me entry to ten superking, I haven't gone this long, without tobacco for over 40, perhaps 50 years.

Should I be strong? Should I turn my back on this packet of weed? After all, I've managed nearly 5 days without lighting up.

What should I do? (somehow, I already know what I will do, which is probably different from what I should do).

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Be strong Less and resist opening the packet. The advert currently on TV is enough to put anyone off. Save your money and treat yourself to a nice holiday or something. Good luck.

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Swap your ten Superkings for ten Silk Cut;)

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My X decided we should smoke silk cut, I used to wrap insulation tape around the perforations so that I could get a good drag on my fag.
:joint:

So far, this hasn't helped, I've undone half the cellophane, I'm getting nearer to opening the packet.
:o

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Ignore the allure of the packet. Those receptors in your brain that are tickled by nicotine are now almost dead. What you have to combat now is the 'hand to mouth' habit.
Continue in the vein of the last five days and you will become richer and you might even get to call yourself a 'non smoker'.
And on another note Less, well done on the five days abstinence from Nicotine.
You deserve a putty medal

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Well, thank you, you mentioned receptors and brain with a reference to me as if that could be true, as for a 'putty medal', nope, too olde worlde I'd rather have a modern day silicon sealant medal,

I enjoy the idea of being a 'non smoker' except...

I've met quite a few of them, they seem very unforgiving towards smokers, should I be one?

So far, this is the closest to getting me to re-seal the packet, but still it's failed, I really am close to opening it.
:end:

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You could always break the mould of evangelical ex smokers...show them compassion and celebrate them overcoming their habit.

Yes, you do have a brain...and it has receptors that were stimulated by Nicotine, but I was taught that after five to seven days these receptors are gone, but they can be re activated by that next cigarette...and they will leap back to life.

If you was a silicone sealant medal, I am sure it could be arranged.
And lastly if you fail to resist the temptation of lady Nicotine, then at least you managed five days. Next time it might be five weeks.

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What the hey, rather than resist lady nicotine I will embrace her, it's got to be cheaper than the three bottles of vodka per day I'm substituting the habit with.
:dflam:

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Only joking, so far it's only been two bottles.
:p

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Oh well, it was a nice try(I can see you sitting back and taking long drags on that pure white stick of temptation).but no cigar.
At least Vodka is a 'clean' spirit.

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I lasted until now (whatever time stamp this post gets)

I just couldn't resist your description,

Not to worry, I'll try again to give up in another 40 or 50 years.
:rolleyes:

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For the future, you could try a electronic alternative,although this is swapping one habit for another,it's healthier....for now,enjoy your weed :smoky:

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Nope, I know I failed, but I reckon cold turkey is the way, I'll try again, (and possibly, again and again), I got this far which is further than I ever thought I could go.

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Positive mental attitude plays a big part in quitting,that's where I fall :D

I wish you the best I luck,I wish I could kick my vape machine,the hand to mouth habit seems harder to kick now than the nicotine.

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Is it really healthier? The debate is out on that still

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Wow! How serious is that? This is 'Anything goes', who can I report you to?
:confused:

P.S. Only joking.

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Got to admit, even though it's only 4 hours since I started this thread I've just lit my third fag, Oh it is such a relief, mind you I might have had a few more except...



...I threw out all my lighters and matches so rubbing two boy scouts together to get a light is proving difficult, perhaps if they weren't so ticklish I could smoke more easily!

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Surely Ecigs are a no brainier? even I can grasp they are healthier, in the way that they don't clog your arteries like standard ciggies do and I'd assume any medical professional would say the same.

If folk want to get their nicotine fix without burning and inhaling toxic leaves then they should be encouraged not hindered.

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I'll post this link to the Telegraph about ecigs and then I'll try and stop being serious in anything goes ;)

Vaping as bad for your heart as smoking cigarettes, study finds

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I think you are right about the 'cold turkey' being the way to quit...if you have the won't power, that is.
You should not really expect to be able to conquer a habit that has gripped you for so many decades, in five days.
But five days is a good start.

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I think that stopping smoking is a serious subject and deserves to be in another section of the forum :)

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Kicked the habit about 40 year ago, it took me about 3 weeks cold turkey to get through the hard part. I was as ratty as hell in that 3 weeks(no ferret comments please), it got easier after that, just look at the size of a ciggy and ask yourself why has that got the power over me. If all fails and you try the vape way I have got some ash trays I made for them they are quite cheap as they don't seem to be selling to well.

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I started smoking at 13 years of age, Willy Woodbines were available singly in a shop on Cotton Street, on the way to Woodnook School. went on to full packets of Woodbines, Park Drive, Number six, etc; then started rolling my own with Golden Virginia.

Tried to give over many times, I once managed to stop for over twelve months probably thirty or so years ago but a King Edwards Imperial given to me after a meal out one night undid all my hard work.

Called into my G.P.s Surgery seven years ago, where after breathing into a lung testing tube device, the doctor wrote down 50% on a form; when I questioned what the 50% was she stated that I had 50% lung capacity but that's thr same as having one lung I replied. Correct! and it won't get any better whilst you are still smoking. Ihave not had any weed of any kind since. So I started at 13 year's of age and stopped at 63 year's of age.

It needs the initial jolt to shock you into giving over. (I have now become an apprentice alcoholic). Only Joking, (I think).

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I also started at 13 thanks to me paper delivery money.:D aint had a fag now for 3 n half years, got one of them vapours, it did help me, rarely use it now or even take it out wi me, apart from when i go up Stanley, i never stopped fer health reasons, dont really give a monkies about them at my age, so i was a smoker fer 50 odd years, only time i fancy a fag now, is when i'm watching one of those owd progs on telly from around 50s or 60s, every begger and his dog lights upon them, so then the craving kicks in.:D have beat it so far though.

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I haven't smoked for a number of years now. Unfortunately, I'm now addicted to Nicotinell chewing gum.

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This and the electronic fag becoming an alternative addiction to genuine fags is why I'm trying the cold turkey route, not doing too bad, I've only had two so far today though after reading today's posts I've a feeling that my third of the day will soon be lit up, strange how just thinking about it makes it seem more attractive than yet another packet of crisps.
;)

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I have never smoked....only ever smouldered and that depends on who I am with(I reckon I can get away with this because it is Anything Goes) :)

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Good on you for trying to packet in..http://www.jonrb.com/emoticons/getmecoat.gif

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It sounds like you are doing well Less. Well done.

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I would argue that,"studies" can be made to say anything depending on who's funding them, it is a no brainer.

I can only speak from my experiences with Ecig/vape machines,thanks to vaping I've been weed free for over two years (from a 20+ a day habit).
I've saved a small fortune,the (smoker's) cough that I had has gone and I generally feel (and smell according to the commanding officer) much better since changing to a electronic vape machine.

It's obviously not as healthy as not smoking,but certainly beats them dirty ciggies (I reserve the right to change my mind in 30yrs if I develop any attributable ailments ;)).

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Did you see the pictures on Facebook of the blokes face after he ecig exploded?

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I had to google it,looks like there are numerous accidents,I don't know the usage to accident ratio....Maybe strict quality control would stub these explosions out.

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Unfortunately whenever I see regulating ecigs mentioned it's quickly followed by people jumping up and down because it will mean an increase in cost.

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Personally I think that if you choose to "Smoke" you can pay the price, I used to smoke proper cigs for 20+ years, but packed in in May 2000. Still not financially better off as I just spend my savings elsewhere. :D

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Did you see McDees face after he'd sold his 300 billionth burger?

Now that is frightening!

https://agirlwhoisageek.files.wordpr...013/11/mc2.jpg

The thing is, efags, cars, planes, sugar tongs, whatever!
None of them have a perfect safety record, but we still use them all.

It's known as choice.

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I was told before i ever bought one, NOT to buy a cheepo one, cos they could explode, i didn't and mines fine.;) i think its all about checking out best yeh can first?

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Got to admit I'm failing at the moment, I had kept it down to 5 a day but...

...maybe it's time I became addicted to nicotine gum?
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PuvpqDHFEt...gum-smiley.png

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Mind over matter....it's easy to quit it's their after. Find your occupation or just use a pen to twiddle with

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I've been smoking since I was nine, toking since I was fourteen, and I ain't gonna quit. When the doctor tells me there is nowt more he can do, I will repond, hoarsely thru a hole in my throat, "Yes there is; get me a priest right the (deleted) now, and make sure he has some fags and a bottle of Pussers with him.
I'm lucky enough to live close to the rez, so I got my smokes for 20 bucks a carton. No warnings. No piscs of the dying. Just four words: "Made on Mohawk Territory.":theband:

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Oh stay strong dear man. I share your agony

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Let's pause in our sharing of Less's pain and give our thoughts and prayers to the Swedes in light of the deadly terrorist attack. :rofl38:

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I decided to have a hamlet at 11:30pm on Friday night, except like you could I find a flame? Could I buggary!! I was climbing the walls until I found a complimentary pack of matches from an Indian restaurant in Covent Garden in my evening suit, damp as hell but I managed to light ON of the buggers. Heaven!

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No pain, I was back to rolling my own, decided that was more unhealthy than smoking as I couldn't read the screen so, back on the weed and it's WONDERFUL!
:joint::signthis::joint:








:hidewall:

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I moved into a residential care home on Jan 26th, so had to go COLD TURKEY on fags.
I only smoked 10 or fewer roll ups a day for the past 3 years so did not expect extreme cravings - but I have had longings - especially after meals.

I have not noticed any improvement in breathing - still gasp when move about.
If anything it is more difficult to cough to clear my chest - never reached the wheezing stage despite smoking heavily for over 50 years.

So I feel that my only gain is cost - just hope that cravings will eventually fade

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I hope they do Margaret. Hope you will be happy in your new home

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My husband went cold turkey and he has been off cigarettes for oh...about 30 years, but he still says there are times when he could murder a fag.
Hope they are looking after you Margaret...and hope your longings disappear too.
Good to see you have access to accyweb...even if there is nothing you want to post on, you can still keep your eye on us. we aren't good if left unsupervised for too long :D

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Well Done Busman.
When my husband first gave up, he put all the money he would have spent on fags into a jar and bought himself some fancy alloy wheels for his car(something he had been hankering after for a long time).
Having the savings visible was a huge motivator for him...and with his continued savings he bought me my first car.

You are right not to be smug. it is only a msall step from being a non smoker to lighting up a fag.
Himself says that there have been many times he has been tempted to lapse.

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You are one of the most smuglest people I have ever met, however I am back on fags, I am comfortable being back on fags, I hate not being on fags, the biggest mistake I have made recently was to consider giving up fags.

Life is back to normal, if, when, I'm dumped in a home like MargaretR I'm told to give up I'll act like a schoolchild and find a bike shed or it's modern day equivalent, and smoke away to the disgust of those that claim they know better.

Excuse me now, I'm off for my freedom of choice, a fag.

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The topic may be a bit of a dull stub Less,but at least it provided for the opening of the comments....which have turned out to be slightly more interesting :D

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Looks like "Nanny" is stepping up its' purge on the faggerists again!

Smoking law and cigarette ban to change in May | UK | News | Express.co.uk

Although "Nanny" is applying swingeing measures on the goodly folk of UK, (and at the same time conveniently lining their pockets) the master puppeteers pulling the strings are .....

European Commission - PRESS RELEASES - Press release - Commission calls for Smoke Free Europe by 2012

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Well now, what a surprise.

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I lost count how many times I'd quit cigs. Longest was 3 years but caved in at mums funeral, its a bast'*d addiction. Switched to vaping 3 years ago, not ideal but comfortable with it. Worth doing if only to stop the house/car/clothes/me smelling like an ashtray. :))