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Didn't get none of that, GG. Too thick and cretinous. 🙂
Smoking is a filthy and disgusting habit. And bloody spensive, too. And you have to go outside to do it. And rightly so!
And it should probably be banned.
I have no argument for smoking, tbh.
But, as I've said, it is still legal, and this is still a nominally 'free' country.
Fat people are a burden to the NHS. They probably shouldn't eat as much, and do more exercise. All the toxic fumes pumped out by cars are poisoning our environment (I will try to be responsible about disposing of my ciggie buts, from now on, but anyone who drives a car can get ****ed, as they are destroying the planet more than I am). And Jehova's Witnesses would rather their loved ones die, than receive medical treatment.
Etc. Etc.
Until we are living in a completely totalitarian society, I will observe my right to choose how to live it, according to the law. And try to respect the choices of others.
And two fingers up to anyone who thinks otherwise.
How about this; Car drivers, can you all stop driving cars please, as the air I have to breathe is poisoned? Thanks.
No? Thought not...
It could be argued that the choice to smoke is actually removed from the smoker once an addiction has been established (normally around 6 fags). It is still legal, as is driving a car. However, there is a purpose to most car journeys, while smoking remains a purely irrational pursuit. Obesity does present a huge burden to the NHS and society as a whole, which is why so much money and time is being invested in treatment and prevention. Still, the point of this thread wasn't to debate whether people should smoke or not but to ask how people are coping with their quit attempt.
Don't be mad with Rudeboy or any other smokers. Get mad with the tobacco companies and their manipulation of a large section of society.
You're right Gus, it's not strictly Darwinism. It's more just crass strupidity. And actually, having watched my grandfather die from lung cancer caused by smoking, I'd rather other people didn't suffer quite such a painful death. And I'd rather their friends and relatives didn't have to watch it happen. And if that's self righteous, then go **** spiders with your yellow-stained fingers... 😉
i don't believe many smokers anticipate smoking for the rest of their lives. for anyone who says they enjoy smoking, just concentrate on that next cigarette. inhale deeply and concentrate on the taste, and the way it makes you feel, and be honest with yourself. it's very difficult to come up with a rational reason to smoke, beyond 'it's a free country', because there really aren't any. indeed you have a choice, and you are free to exercise it, so on that basis why would you not choose to stop?
as drugs go it's a pretty crap one.
i used allen carr's book too, as did my GF and another friend of ours - it does work for a lot of people if you're prepared to let it.
i'm glad i have stopped, i wish everyone who wants to stop every success, and i also remember what it was like to be a smoker. you can make that choice if you want to.