[DSlayerZX]

I am at age 18, almost 19. never smoke and drink, and hopefully never will

My parents used to drink, until the point that one of them passed out, and one of them has to drive the rest of us home.
My dad used to be a very heavy smoker, but then .. suddenly one day, out of some strange reason, he quit. (He told us that he entered a state of illusion after one smoke, and that's when he realized that he really need to stop.) I still wonder the reason for it cause of illusion though.

As I am typing, I am sitting next a briar pipe that my father used around 10 years ago, thinking about my childhood, and the ironic thing is, almost 1 out of 2 memories, one has to do with my father smoking.

I am at age 18, almost 19. never smoke and drink, and hopefully never will

 

[nghiasays]

I smoked throughout most of college, but I'm trying to kick it now. Its something I picked up from going to parties and meeting people but then when I needed a break from studying I'd go outside and light one up. During exams I would put half a pack away a day but in between I might go two weeks without one. I think its some kind of mental thing now as I don't want to smoke when I'm not in school.

 

[aaroncort]

Because the crack cocaine isn't enough.

 

[3x331m]

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Originally Posted by DSlayerZX /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am at age 18, almost 19. never smoke and drink, and hopefully never will My parents used to drink, until the point that one of them passed out, and one of them has to drive the rest of us home. My dad used to be a very heavy smoker, but then .. suddenly one day, out of some strange reason, he quit. (He told us that he entered a state of illusion after one smoke, and that's when he realized that he really need to stop.) I still wonder the reason for it cause of illusion though. As I am typing, I am sitting next a briar pipe that my father used around 10 years ago, thinking about my childhood, and the ironic thing is, almost 1 out of 2 memories, one has to do with my father smoking. I am at age 18, almost 19. never smoke and drink, and hopefully never will

I can feel your emotion. We can always learn from the previous generation.

 

[laxx]

I started smoking pretty young as most of my friends (both my age and older) smoked. I'm 24 now and I've been smoking for about half of my life. I never felt addicted until 4 years ago, when I was a sophomore in college. I decided to not smoke for a few months to see if I could quit. I really enjoy smoking, both the taste and the relaxation it provides. I didn't smoke for 3 months or so, and after the first month, it really wasn't that bad. I reached my goal of not smoking for 3 months and lit up a ciggie. Every since then, I KNOW I'm addicted. I think that 3 month stint passed by quickly because I knew I was going to smoke again, but quitting now is just so hard because I'd be trying to quit forever, not just a short amount of time.

I'm definitely going to take a look at that book. It doesn't hurt to be open minded and if it works, it'd be wonderful. It's just going to be very hard because all of my friends smoke, my girlfriend included. So just being around them while I try to quit is going to be very tough. That and smoking for half of my life makes it even harder.

 

[EnOYiN]

I quit a while ago. (it's in this thread somewhere) and I noticed some very strange things going on in my head.

I had no problem quitting smoking at all after the first few days. A lot of people I see during the day do not smoke during their breaks and that does help a lot I think. The funniest thing is that sometimes I think that it doesn't matter whether I smoke or not and at other times I feel really depressed because I can't light a cigarette. I even bought a pack of cigarettes and sold it again after buying it. Not because I felt guilty, but because I didn't feel the need to smoke any more. When I was smoking it was really clear for me that I wanted to stop smoking and when I quit it wasn't all that clear any more. I thought things like: "Aww, why would I quit? I don't even care about it. Right?" This is one of the strangest experiences ever. It's not the least bit logical.

I don't keep an elephant in my backyard becaus it will cost a lot of money and it will only be fun at certain times. Most of the times it will just be a something which only has a lot of disadvantages. After a while however you will get attached to the elephant and it will be hard to get rid of it. ( because elephants are soooo cute)

It's exactly the same with smoking. Most of the time smoking is not even fun. You just do it because, well , because you do. And it costs a lot of money. (yes, an awful lot in my case) Money I would rather spend on something else. Something which will make me a lot happier than burning pieces of paper.

That was one of the worst analogies I have ever made up, but you are getting the point. If you compare the advantages with the disadvantages, smoking doesn't make sense at all.

It fun to describe it this way, but a lot harder to actually do when you are sitting in a bar surrounded by a lot of people who are smoking. It's very tempting to smoke another cigarette then. I am still holding on though and right now I hope I will be able to do so for the rest of my live.

 

[jjhatfield]

Actually enoyin I think that is a great analogy, because I understand exactly where you are coming from. The rationalization process you describe is just good old addiction, plain and simple.

I'm one week without a cigarette, btw, and I've only had a few outbursts.

 

[EnOYiN]

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Originally Posted by jjhatfield /img/forum/go_quote.gif Actually enoyin I think that is a great analogy, because I understand exactly where you are coming from. The rationalization process you describe is just good old addiction, plain and simple. I'm one week without a cigarette, btw, and I've only had a few outbursts.

If I had a cigarette right now I would be making up the best analogies you have ever seen or heard. I don't though.

 

[Jaska]

Smoke-free living for me since Jan. 8, 2007. Looking back on things, it was quite a relief to not have to venture out into -35 C weather during the winter to fire it up

 

[nabwong]

When it comes to putting stuff into my body, i'm quite a strict muslim. So i don't drink, smoke and only eat halal food. I eat way too much ice cream though. Anyway, too much of anything is a bad thing, fried chicken, sweets, even water. Moderation is the key.

 

[Laptopia]

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Originally Posted by laxx /img/forum/go_quote.gif I started smoking pretty young as most of my friends (both my age and older) smoked. I'm 24 now and I've been smoking for about half of my life. I never felt addicted until 4 years ago, when I was a sophomore in college. I decided to not smoke for a few months to see if I could quit. I really enjoy smoking, both the taste and the relaxation it provides. I didn't smoke for 3 months or so, and after the first month, it really wasn't that bad. I reached my goal of not smoking for 3 months and lit up a ciggie. Every since then, I KNOW I'm addicted. I think that 3 month stint passed by quickly because I knew I was going to smoke again, but quitting now is just so hard because I'd be trying to quit forever, not just a short amount of time. I'm definitely going to take a look at that book. It doesn't hurt to be open minded and if it works, it'd be wonderful. It's just going to be very hard because all of my friends smoke, my girlfriend included. So just being around them while I try to quit is going to be very tough. That and smoking for half of my life makes it even harder.

*You* can do it. If a book helps, great. The book itself will not work. What worked for me was visualizing my life without the nicotine addiction, and the freedom that was in store. That got me through the withdrawal.

I made the decision to walk away from it one morning, and did so. THREE TIMES.

 

[ericj]

All I want to know is how to get ciagrette smoke residue off of plastic.

Yesterday i finally learned that club DJs are filthy, filthy animals. I bought a pair of HD25sp's from a DJ on the cheap - cable broken - and when they arrived the first thing i noticed was that he'd tried to fix the break in the cable with concentric layers of electrical tape and bright blue bubblegum - which was still quite sticky.

The 2nd thing i noticed was the stench! Augh!

 

[F107plus5]

I have no idea how to get the smell out, but your question made me feel sick to my stomach! When you mentioned the "stench"; I could actually very clearly imagine the smell again, and it is terribly nausiating!

And it's been decades since I quit!

 

[Laptopia]

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Originally Posted by ericj /img/forum/go_quote.gif All I want to know is how to get ciagrette smoke residue off of plastic. Yesterday i finally learned that club DJs are filthy, filthy animals. I bought a pair of HD25sp's from a DJ on the cheap - cable broken - and when they arrived the first thing i noticed was that he'd tried to fix the break in the cable with concentric layers of electrical tape and bright blue bubblegum - which was still quite sticky. The 2nd thing i noticed was the stench! Augh!

Plastic is porous. The smell might outlive you.

A few years ago I bought a used leather jacket (very expensive, Vanson) from an eBay seller. It was practically new. It smelled so badly of cig smoke that we had to hang it outside--I couldn't even bring it in the house. I paid $65 for a professional ionization treatment and cleaning from the best leather specialists in my state. Got the jacket back from the cleaners and BAM. Same smell, except the jacket was now a size or two too small. Shazam!

The seller hadn't mentioned this minor detail in his description, of course, and when I emailed him he admitted to smoking in it "occasionally".

 

[gpalmer]

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Originally Posted by Bob ♫ /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why do you continue smoking cigarettes?

Cause eating them wasn't working for me...