Smokers

[mikkyT]

I tried smoking during school years. Probably due to curiosity and peer pressure.

I smoked on and off during my early working years as I could now afford to do all those naughty things like drinking beer and enjoying the compulsory cig with it.

I have remained the occasional social smoker for many years. I can go periods of many months without a cigarrette, or even years, but I find that when I am sitting in a pub or with friends and we are drinking a lot, I have to have a cig.

I only smoke regularly now because of poker. If I don't play poker, I am very likely not smoking either. If i'm sitting in a smoky atmosphere I may as well enjoy a smoke! Well, thats what I tell myself. I dont frequent pubs often, if at all and I rarely drink. I enjoy a smoke with a game of cards or during a stressful day of work when a cigarette break with a colleague times nicely with "mr angry project manager is just about to come shout at me".

[AdamM]

I once gave up smoking, drinking, poker and sex.

Worst ten minutes of my life

[Robert HM]

I have volontarily given up smoking and drinking, only poker left now

[ACE2M]

i fell over last night playing a sattelite and just grabbed one out of habit and was smoking it before i realised.

I am completely obnoxious and can't do anything of any use.

Thats the only one though. Anybody else keeping the faith?

 

[Phil]

Finished my last one last night and haven't had one since.

Cigerrette Count: Zero

Coffee Count: Several Hundred Thousand

[snoopy1239]

Nice job, Phil.

[TheJagster]

I appear to have given up winning at poker.....does that count?

 

[Phil]

A week on...

hows everyone going?

[Robert HM]

A week on...

hows everyone going?

Well I did the worst. After 21 months I started again.

[jammer]

I have made it 1 week with a grand total of zero cigarettes.

Its not been easy, not easy at all. In fact its been a bloody stressful week - Its tough after meals, its tough at the pub, and its damn tough at the poker room.

Many thanks to those who have supported me so far (malc excepted for offering me fags last night)- it sounds gay but it really does help, and now I've done the week, the next aim is a fortnight, then a month. Anyone who has buckled - it isn't easy, it really isn't given that its as addictive as Heroin (this is about my 5th attempt, but this time i'm focused), so don't throw in the towel - set another date in a couple of weeks. You'll have my full support, and everyone else on here I'm sure 

[snoopy1239]

I have made it 1 week with a grand total of zero cigarettes.

Its not been easy, not easy at all. In fact its been a bloody stressful week - Its tough after meals, its tough at the pub, and its damn tough at the poker room.

Many thanks to those who have supported me so far (malc excepted for offering me fags last night)- it sounds gay but it really does help, and now I've done the week, the next aim is a fortnight, then a month. Anyone who has buckled - it isn't easy, it really isn't given that its as addictive as Heroin (this is about my 5th attempt, but this time i'm focused), so don't throw in the towel - set another date in a couple of weeks. You'll have my full support, and everyone else on here I'm sure 

That's excellent.wd.

[Nem]

The first 3 weeks are the toughest, read Allen Carr'seasy way to stop smoking make sure you have plenty of chewing gum!!!

[Bongo]

My grandparents have come up to visit for the last week and and a bit have been smoking in the house every morning and evening(for various reasons they're allowed).

For the duration of the stay I have been suffering from a sore nose and throat and also a bit of tight chest; and i've been avoiding them whilst they've been smoking. I went away for the weekend and felt fine, came back home on sunday and within 30 minutes felt like crap again.

It's certainly taken away my desire to spend any amount of time in a smoky cardroom anyway.

Well done to all those giving; I wish you the best of luck.

[Trace]

Took me absolutely ages to find this!!

At 7am this morning I had what I hope is to be my last ciggy...

Nicotine patch is secured on my thigh.

Up to now I have been fine and not really craved one, even though I have that "I need a ciggy taste" in the back of my mouth.  The hardest thing about this for me, is not having an excuse to get out of the office for ten mins 2 or 3 times a day.

So here we go......


P.S.   How did the rest of you do?

[AdamM]

good luck

I think Jammer is the only one who cracked it. was still off them a wekk ago when I talked top him about it.

I know Phil didnt make it