Smokers; do you regret taking up smoking?

thenutflush

I don't smoke but I'm curious as to whether or not people who do smoke regret taking up the habit/ wish they didn't smoke/ want to give up. I've smoked when drunk on occasion and enjoyed it, although I can see that trying to get away with having just 2 or 3 when drunk every so often is a stupid thing to do as it is so easy to get addicted (I haven't done this in months and don't intend to in the future). So smokers, regret taking it up?

Little Acorn

Yes

scientific1982

Yes. Everyone who smokes will tell you the same. Its just so addictive.

blaze1

yup, hate smoking and i smoke :mad:

aaronjumper

Yeah. Its so expensive and having to go outside
the whole time is annoying too.

Should have never started

PeterIanStaker

There should be a poll option for people who quit, asking do they regret taking it up in the first place.
Just saying
Twas harder to get fit again as an ex-smoker, I had the lung capacity of a f*cking teabag for ages.

cruiser178

aaronjumper wrote: »

Yeah. Its so expensive and having to go outside
the whole time is annoying too.

Should have never started

Same,but iv'e just had a big steak,chips and pepper sauce dinner and the smoke after it was almost as good as sex,dam.

saywhatyousee

tobacco yes
weed. best decision i ever made

clikityclak

Fcuk sake, I'm giving up at the moment, and came in here to see this thread. Now I want a smoke!!!!!

I love smoking, but I love my lungs more so that's why I'm quitting the fookers.

cursai

Yes! but because i prefer it over than the heroin i was contemplating smoking beforehand!

hondasam

I definitely regret taking up smoking again.

Zillah

I quit smoking which means I'm better than you.

Oranage2

Smokers are all inconsiderate b*stards and I hope they all die of cancer!!!

cruiser178

Oranage2 wrote: »

Smokers are all inconsiderate b*stards and I hope they all die of cancer!!!

be nice:)

SEPT 23 1989

Health and finance wise it was the best decision i have ever made

benagain

hondasam wrote: »

I definitely regret taking up smoking again.

well stop again ffs i was told i have C O P D chronic obstructive pulminary diecisce sry bout spellinso i think im pretty much fcuked BUT ,i gave them up on new yrs eve was smokin 60 a day im 26 days off them to day so givin up is ur option it aint rocket science , got 23 yr old twin girls wonder will i be here when they marry really hope so .if u 2 would like 2 wonder like me keep on smokin if not STOP its that simple but hey ho im still a few steps ahead of the grim reaper:D hopehes a slow runner . btw im 45yrs old

hondasam

Zillah wrote: »

I quit smoking which means I'm better than you.

I quit before and I will quit again.

not yet but soon.

liah

The only thing I smoke now is weed, so.. no. No I do not.

scientific1982

Zillah wrote: »

I quit smoking which means I'm better than you.

Just wait until you relapse. We'll be waiting.

aaronjumper

benagain wrote: »

got 23 yr old twin girls wonder will i be here when they marry really hope so

Really? How do you tell them apart?

hondasam

Oranage2 wrote: »

Smokers are all inconsiderate b*stards and I hope they all die of cancer!!!

non smokers die of cancer also.

thenutflush

Should have added the option to the poll to say that
- you've given up smoking and regret ever taking it up
- you've given up smoking but masochistically are glad you took it up at one stage!!
- you smoke rarely (eg. 2 or 3 sometimes on a night out) but are not addicted

Also, does anybody smoke a very small number of cigarettes a day eg. 3 or less? That would be pretty strange

liah

benagain wrote: »

got 23 yr old twin girls

I suggest disabling your PM box..

jackie1974

Yes definitely regret ever putting a fag in my mouth but I looked so cool when I was thirteen with a big superking sticking out of my mouth :rolleyes: I got an e-cig three weeks ago and have not smoked a fag since, best invention ever. I'm richer and smell nicer and can taste my food, it's all good

aaronjumper

jackie1974 wrote: »

I got an e-cig three weeks ago

But those things are horrible!

hondasam

thenutflush wrote: »

Should have added the option to the poll to say that
- you've given up smoking and regret ever taking it up
- you've given up smoking but masochistically are glad you took it up at one stage!!
- you smoke rarely (eg. 2 or 3 sometimes on a night out) but are not addicted

Also, does anybody smoke a very small number of cigarettes a day eg. 3 or less? That would be pretty strange

yes smoke three a night. only smoke at night and not every night.

jackie1974

aaronjumper wrote: »

But those things are horrible!

I love it, which one did you try ?

aaronjumper

jackie1974 wrote: »

I love it, which one did you try ?

I am not sure, got stopped on the street and took a drag. Awful.

benagain

aaronjumper wrote: »

Really? How do you tell them apart?

its easy we gave them different names:D

we'llallhavetea_old

yes of course i regret ever smoking, but that doesn't mean i hate it. i fcuking love smoking, thats why its hard to quit the bastard things

AckwelFoley

Considering i only started smoking when i was 29, yes its the biggest regret i hold personally.

I intend on giving them up very soon.

bungler

I fvckin love smoking. For me the smoking ban was brilliant becuase i hate to smoke indoors but i love to smoke out doors so it was great when everyone had to go out to smoke.

Yes it is expensive but jaysus i just love that sweet sweet taste and had to lay of the coke and hookers to fund my smoking:D

gsxr1

we'llallhavetea wrote: »

yes of course i regret ever smoking, but that doesn't mean i hate it. i fcuking love smoking, thats why its hard to quit the bastard things

Thats what it all come down to in 1 post.

Even after not smoking for 5 years I still crave them.

Wish had a bit more sense as a kid and did not bend to peer pressure .

RichieC

Silly question, Of course.

thenutflush

we'llallhavetea wrote: »

yes of course i regret ever smoking, but that doesn't mean i hate it. i fcuking love smoking, thats why its hard to quit the bastard things

Hmm, looking at the poll results and using common sense, I'm going to take a guess that almost all smokers think exactly this. You's must look at 13 year olds smoking and want to smack them across the head..

thenutflush

snyper wrote: »

Considering i only started smoking when i was 29, yes its the biggest regret i hold personally.

Wow. Goes to show that it's not worth smoking even one on a night out, you can get hooked at any age. If it's any consolation, I think my auntie started smoking in her mid 30's so her decision was more irresponsible!

AssaultedPeanut

Every single day

starbelgrade

No.

AckwelFoley

thenutflush wrote: »

Wow. Goes to show that it's not worth smoking even one on a night out, you can get hooked at any age. If it's any consolation, I think my auntie started smoking in her mid 30's so her decision was more irresponsible!

Well, i wouldnt blame "one night out"


I would have now and again had a cig when i was out - its only when i broke up with my ex and was living on my own mixed up with some personal issues i started smoking out of stress mixed with bordem

macquarie

No.

charlemont

I only smoke the Wacky Backy;), Hate smoking cigarettes but i use cigarette tobacco for Hash joints:o.. On the rare occasion that I do go out to the pub, its Drum id smoke, about two rollies would do me:eek:, as soon as im back in the door, the Hash comes out:D..

Pace2008

Yes. I'm young and fit now so the €1000's I've spent and continue to spend are the major issue, but if I'm still shackled 20 years down the line I'll have health concerns to deal with as well.

Trouble is, my addiction is not rally physical but strongly psychological. A smoke goes well with or after any number of activities - I like a smoke with a drink, I chain smoke when I'm on stimulants, I love a smoke after a meal, I enjoy a smoke after exercise, and there's nothing better than a fag with a cup of tea. That ain't ever gonna change, but hopefully I'll be able to sacrifice these not-insignificant pleasures for the greater good at some stage.

Kasabian

I only smoke crack these days, have given up all other vices.

thenutflush

Kasabian wrote: »

I only smoke crack these days, have given up all other vices.

I hear that stuff is very more-ish?

uberalles

Im thinking of starting smoking but Im not that good at learning new things.

Is there a smoking course I can go on?

kev9100

uberalles wrote: »

Im thinking of starting smoking but Im not that good at learning new things.

Is there a smoking course I can go on?

Witty.

foxinsox

absolutely regret it..

It was cool when I was 13 to smoke..

It is not cool now..

I'm addicted, I wish I was strong enough to give it up..
I have tried a few times, I was off them for 3 years..

Smoking is disgusting, it makes me smell, my house smells and I stand outside pubs in the fecking snow and rain to smoke..

I am "usually" a sensible, intelligent person, so it gets on my titis that I still smoke.. more than 20 years later..


STUPID STUPID STUPID

Noodleworm

The 'few on a night out' is how a few people I know got started.
People say their not addicted, it can happen slowly over a few years.

Richard Dower

Absolutely, i only started at 21 after i was diagnosed with Crohn's...stress and all that, i deeply regret it. But like any addict find it very hard to quit + i'm all much higher risk due to my illness + meds.

Metallergy

most grateful i took up smoking i remember how i was a headless human equivalent of a chicken then all of a sudden *poof* i was calm, collected, and cool.

Johro

I'm off the ciggies for nearly two weeks now. Need to do stuff instead of smoking... I was thinking of having more sex but I'd only want one afterwards...;)
The craving's not so bad now (for the ciggies:p) but still tough enough at certain times. After dinner, with a cuppa, in the evening watching telly...
Still, thinking 'I didn't smoke today' when going to bed feels great. So far so good.