My new one is that when the smoking ban comes into place in July (UK), that standing outside to smoke will mean I meet loads of interesting people (as I did in Scotland where they have a smoking ban). Seriously you do....!
2007-01-19 00:02:59 · 23 answers · asked by ambersashakevin 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
just quit
2007-01-19 00:07:05 · answer #1 · answered by teh c 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The problem is that you consider yourself as a "smoker" not a "non smoker". Don't know how long you've been addicted but it can be so hard to adjust to a non smoking attitude. I know so many people who have told me that its easy, just stop. Unfortunately some of us DON'T find it that easy. There is always an excuse to put off quitting. Try to look at your mental picture of yourself and see you without ciggies in different situations. Then think of ways you could cope/deal with things without the automatic reach for the packet.
It may take a few weeks but give it a try. If you need support look at my profile and email me. I'm struggling too but finding i smoke less as i keep on with the above method. No longer terrified of being without and that is a good start.
2007-01-19 09:06:13 · answer #2 · answered by Ilkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So!? You can meet even more interesting people who will go into the pubs once the ban's in force. Also, these people will not cough and splutter all over you whilst talking to you. Oh and you'll know them for a lot longer too as they'll live longer.
Enough excuses?
2007-01-19 08:07:38 · answer #3 · answered by kpk 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Think of your skin! Then your bad breath.
Its ok going outside in summer, I know all the bars in Dublin got outside drinking areas when the ban came in here, but in the winter, in the cold!!, getting up putting a coat on to stand outside in the rain, while trying to cup your hands to stop the ciggie getting wet! Is it worth it?
2007-01-19 08:14:26 · answer #4 · answered by Christine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you know there are over 60 cancer cause chemicals in tobacco. Frightening. Each cig means another go at Russian roulette.
Also as an asthma sufferer I look forward to enjoying a night out at last without worrying about having an attack.
2007-01-19 08:13:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll only stop smoking when you want to. Forcing yourself won't work. So, as long as you feel you need an excuse to stop smoking, you may as well carry on denying your lungs of clean air.
2007-01-19 08:21:32 · answer #6 · answered by Fragile Rock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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When you realise how bad it really is for you inside and out...
My Father smoked every day, he was not a 'heavy' Smoker but because of this, i lost him to leukemia when i was only a 12 year old boy.
His only symptoms where a stubborn cough for a little while and then out of nowhere ..Diagnosed with Cancer, year and a half later...DEAD.
WAKE UP! kill smoking before it kills you! and hurts those around you.
Though your body has been trained to long for it and crave it, you must master your body with your will. And show it who's boss.
And, if you ask him, may God help and Bless you, .
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2007-01-19 08:19:04 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. Phil 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like your latest excuse, but as it turns out what you are doing is socializing...I would suggest you keep it up but exchange your ciggie for a lolly, (sweet in your neck of the woods)...peppermints are good..Take a few with you to hand out to your newest friends..
Good luck, happy lollying wish I could join you, from...Downunder..hahaha
2007-01-19 08:10:24 · answer #8 · answered by ozzy chik... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, the interesting people thing only works in scotland. from personal experience, there arent many of them left in england, because theyve all moved up here.
2007-01-19 08:07:44 · answer #9 · answered by big ric 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just stop. Know that you will be miserable for about a week or so. Then the temptation will ease up. Then it will get easier from there.
2007-01-19 09:30:45 · answer #10 · answered by Suu S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could go into rehab or simply use the money for the cigarettes for something else and chew gums when you feel like smoking it might help.goodluck
2007-01-19 08:08:02 · answer #11 · answered by amatsco 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋