YLN Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I've been smoking a bit more than usual lately. Sometimes during the daytime even when not drinking. I think I'm close enough to it being out of my control. I was just wondering what percentage of VTers smoked and what ye think of the habit. I'm coming around to the impression that smokers are generally more fun than those who don't. They have a different perspective on life, as they are willing to express to the world that they are not completely in control. Non-smokers can carry on under the impression that they are in control of their actions, when in fact we are all controlled by different cravings and motivations and impulses. Needing to go for a fag is nearly a positive trait in someone as far as I'm concerned, rather than there being any unsociable element to it. Smokers are jokers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Never smoked. I think your impression is probably wrong too. Its just that if you smoke then you are more likely to be friends with other smokers and probably find them more fun to be with. Ditto if you dont smoke, you will probably be friends with more non smokers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratford_villa Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Not a smoker myself, got fair few friends who have quit, or at least cut down, since the smoking ban came into force. Used to hate the smell of stale smoke after night out, which I think even smokers themself will agree with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieB Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I only smoked for a couple of years when I was a teenager.....glad I gave up when I did. Hate it now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fran_villa Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 i gave up 11 months ago,its been the best thing i have ever done..i was smoking about 20 to 30 a day,i think im saving over 220 euro a month by being off them.i started in the gym to, i could never have done that had i stayed on them.health wise i feel like a new man honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCLaura Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I quit 8 weeks today and Trim quit 13 weeks on Tuesday. And I have to say I disagree with your comments about smokers v non-smokers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Tried it when I was 11 or 12 years old. Thought it tasted shit and haven't smoked since Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted February 8, 2009 Moderator Share Posted February 8, 2009 Gave up in August, not touched one since, did it cold turkey aswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fran_villa Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 what are quitter's then yillan?..were do we fit in ?.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fran_villa Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Gave up in August, not touched one since, did it cold turkey aswellgood stuff bicks i started on the patches and gave up after two weeks,i did find them a very good help.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno_2004 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Only done it 'socially'. Not really a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb_wm Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Probably the most pointless activity ever. At least if you drink, you get drunk. Or if you smoke weed, you get high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerlad Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Smoking is for losers. Snorting is the way forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCLaura Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Probably the most pointless activity ever. At least if you drink, you get drunk. Or if you smoke weed, you get high. Amen brother. Smoking holds no benefits at all. If you wanna stop get on Allen Carrs book (not he unfunny homo fella, the one that died) it worked wonders for me. Cold turkey and I love it Peace, Trim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Never smoked before, never seen it's appeal really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted February 8, 2009 VT Supporter Share Posted February 8, 2009 I smoked briefly in my youth, but stopped cause it's **** pointless. Smoking is a 100% waste of human endeavour and the planet's resources from the beginning of production through to stubbing a fag out. If you want to smoke, then fine, but expect no sympathy or quarter from me and don't even THINK about justifying it to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Never touhed a cigarette and only enjoy a cigar on special occasions. Still addicted to nicotine, though. Scandinavians will know how. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Snus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Correctemundo, Nays. Seven times the amount of nicotine straight into your blood. Won't mess with your lungs and there are no proven links to cancer. Only reason not to do it is that it's impossible to quit, and that it's banned in the EU (I don't know why, when cigarettes are legal) excluding Norway and Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted February 8, 2009 VT Supporter Share Posted February 8, 2009 I smoked briefly in my youth, but stopped cause it's **** pointless. Smoking is a 100% waste of human endeavour and the planet's resources from the beginning of production through to stubbing a fag out. If you want to smoke, then fine, but expect no sympathy or quarter from me and don't even THINK about justifying it to me.My experience (and attitude) entirely. I have to work VERY hard sometimes to hide my contempt for smokers. I really think it is a pathetic habit and cannot see why anybody would want to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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