Help me to...

The Dread Pirate · 10 Nov 2008 at 10:12

Quit the cigs! Right my fellow forumites I've had my last ever cigarette this morning and have decided to set up this thread as a deterrent mainly because if I do fail I know none of you will let me hear the end of it. Therefore I shall be updating this thread with my progress each day!

platypus · 10 Nov 2008 at 10:12

Stop smoking you big girl.

You can thank me later.

LeJosh · 10 Nov 2008 at 10:14

I will give you one cool point everyday you go without a cigarette. :cool:

The Dread Pirate · 10 Nov 2008 at 10:15

platypus said:
Stop smoking you big girl.

You can thank me later.

I'm sure it's gonna take a hell of a lot more than your one comment but thanks anyhoo

platypus · 10 Nov 2008 at 10:17

Why? It's disgusting, it's filthy, it makes you filthy, it makes you stink, it's bloody expensive and it's incredibly bad for you health, and the health of those around you.

No brainer to me.

LeJosh · 10 Nov 2008 at 10:18

platypus said:
Why? It's disgusting, it's filthy, it makes you filthy, it makes you stink, it's bloody expensive and it's incredibly bad for you health, and the health of those around you.

No brainer to me.

It's boosts our economy!! (take that with a pinch of salt)

nicktay2605 · 10 Nov 2008 at 10:20

platypus said:
Why? It's disgusting, it's filthy, it makes you filthy, it makes you stink, it's bloody expensive and it's incredibly bad for you health, and the health of those around you.

No brainer to me.

What he said^

Think how much cash you will save and be able to put towards much more rewarding things.

metamorphpwner · 10 Nov 2008 at 10:21

second hand smoke kills more than you actually smoking it, so just think, you're helping to kill people. maybe people you care about so just that reason should be enough for you to try hard to quit.

The Dread Pirate · 10 Nov 2008 at 10:28

platypus said:
Why? It's disgusting, it's filthy, it makes you filthy, it makes you stink, it's bloody expensive and it's incredibly bad for you health.

No brainer to me.

Unless you've ever smoked or had a proper addiction you wouldn't understand so I explain the addiction is so damn difficult to overcome especially if you've been smoking 10+ years. It takes a lot of will power to fight the urge.

platypus · 10 Nov 2008 at 10:30

Capn' $qu!ff said:
Unless you've ever smoked or had a proper addiction you wouldn't understand so I explain the addiction is so damn difficult to overcome especially if you've been smoking 10+ years. It takes a lot of will power to fight the urge.

I had a serious addiction to morphine when I was 15. Don't tell me its greater then that.

I'm talking months of the scariest nightmares and hallucinations you could ever imagine. Waking bathed in sweat, screaming in pain and not because of the accident but because of what I'd dreamt and seen.

Quit smoking, it's doing you and everyone around you a favour.

LeJosh · 10 Nov 2008 at 10:30

Capn' $qu!ff said:
Unless you've ever smoked or had a proper addiction you wouldn't understand so I explain the addiction is so damn difficult to overcome especially if you've been smoking 10+ years. It takes a lot of will power to fight the urge.

Here's another incentive for you, after 3-4 weeks, you'll notice a difference when you taste things. Food will be your saviour.

Maccy · 10 Nov 2008 at 10:31

Everytime you get tempted or even think about having a cigarette you have to put £1 into a jar. Do this over the next month or 2, see how much you save.

The Dread Pirate · 10 Nov 2008 at 10:34

platypus said:
I had a serious addiction to morphine when I was 15. Don't tell me its greater then that.

I'm talking months of the scariest nightmares and hallucinations you could ever imagine. Waking bathed in sweat, screaming in pain and not because of the accident but because of what I'd dreamt and seen.

Quit smoking, it's doing you and everyone around you a favour.

I didn't mean to imply that you didn't understand I'm sorry In fact you probably have an even greater understanding than I!

Streeteh · 10 Nov 2008 at 10:41

platypus said:
Why? It's disgusting, it's filthy, it makes you filthy, it makes you stink, it's bloody expensive and it's incredibly bad for you health, and the health of those around you.

A scientific study found that nicotine was actually more addictive than crack, cigarette companies design them to be addictive. I don't disagree that it's smelly, disgusting, incredibly stupid and harmful to others, that doesn't stop it from being incredibly addictive though.

Just a tip to the op - if you avoid drinking for a while quitting is easy. Cigarettes are designed to work well with alcohol so drinking increases the urge to smoke significantly..

The Dread Pirate · 10 Nov 2008 at 10:46

Streeteh said:
Just a tip to the op - if you avoid drinking for a while quitting is easy. Cigarettes are designed to work well with alcohol so drinking increases the urge to smoke significantly..

Indeed the big hurdle is gonna be on friday with the weekly session down the pub but I shall be prepared

Pilky01 · 10 Nov 2008 at 10:49

platypus said:
Stop smoking you big girl.

starfighter · 10 Nov 2008 at 10:50

I think if you quit totally it is easy to start again. I am very weak minded and admit to having little self control. My plan is to just cut down. I have not been smoking at work for a few months, my next step is no smoking during the week at all. Just when out and when drunk because I am even weaker when intoxicated.

Downside is I go out more, but that is a good thing I suppose.

misterPK · 10 Nov 2008 at 10:50

Ban Squiff if he smokes again.

PK!

The Dread Pirate · 10 Nov 2008 at 10:51

Ok people either offer some constructive advice or wait until I fail before the comic comments start up!

LeJosh · 10 Nov 2008 at 10:52

How much did you spend a day on cigarettes squiff?