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Why did I ever start smoking?

  • 14-04-2013 04:18PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71 ✭✭


    What a stupid fucking thing to be at. It's the only regret I have. The wasted money, the stink of them, my teeth, can't run around for 30 seconds without having to stop and catch my breath. Dirty disgusting habit!

    Do you smoke? Do you regret it?

    I am an idiot.

    Do you regret starting smoking? 179 votes

    No, I love smoking.
    0% 0 votes
    Yes, I am an idiot.
    15% 28 votes
    I used to smoke but not anymore.
    37% 68 votes
    I have never smoked.
    46% 83 votes


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 358 ✭✭Joe Hart


    Shamozzle wrote: »
    What a stupid fucking thing to be at. It's the only regret I have. The wasted money, the stink of them, my teeth, can't run around for 30 seconds without having to stop and catch my breath. Dirty disgusting habit!

    Do you smoke? Do you regret it?

    I am an idiot.

    I've always wondered about why people smoked. I knew all of the above would happen when I was growing up so I stayed away from them. Same friends also knew the above and now are pissed off about smoking.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,339 ✭✭✭Artful_Badger


    I quit but even still I am an idiot for starting in the first place.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,827 ✭✭✭Prodigious


    The saddest thing is that literally 30-40% of my schoolmates smoke, that includes a good few in first year. Pathetic, and sickening to look at.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,785 ✭✭✭Ihatecuddles-old


    I'm a smoker but I think I'm going to try get off them this week.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,339 ✭✭✭Artful_Badger


    I'm a smoker but I think I'm going to try get off them this week.

    Fixed. Do or do not, there is no try. As Michael D Higgins said in that movie.....Jaws.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,746 ✭✭✭AgileMyth


    I enjoyed smoking when I was a smoker. When I stopped enjoying it I stopped doing it.

    Quitting is simple, just do everything the same except without smoking.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,641 ✭✭✭bgrizzley


    I'm a smoker but I think I'm going to try get off them this week.


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1497

    you wont regret it!

    good luck!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭ShatterProof


    Smoking is cool


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 269 ✭✭schnitzelEater


    Fixed. Do or do not, there is no try. As Michael D Higgins said in that movie.....Jaws.

    What's this got to do with The Hobbit?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,339 ✭✭✭Artful_Badger


    What's this got to do with The Hobbit?

    Didnt Michael D Higgins play a hobbit called Yoda in that movie Jaws ? You know the one in the Dinosaur park where the ship sank ?


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,865 ✭✭✭Mrs Garth Brooks


    Smokers are rotten


  • Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Didnt Michael D Higgins play a hobbit called Yoda in that movie Jaws ? You know the one in the Dinosaur park where the ship sank ?

    I believe it was called 'The bus that couldn't slow down'.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,906 ✭✭✭✭PhlegmyMoses


    I enjoy smoking. It's great.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71 ✭✭Shamozzle


    Smokers are rotten
    Very insightful.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,299 ✭✭✭✭MadsL


    Champix. Problem solved. Recommend.
    If you want a motivator, I have saved €10,000 in three years of not smoking.


  • Posts: 26,219 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Why do smokers always say they can quit anytime they want? Do you start smoking believing this, even though you know its very addictive? Is it that enjoyable that it's worth the cost to your pocket, your life expectancy and your health in the meantime?

    The smell of a smoker makes me gag, especially if they've just had one. I don't think smokers ever realise how bad they smell because they live with it all day.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,605 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    shaaane wrote: »
    I believe it was called 'The bus that couldn't slow down'.

    No no you're thinking of the matrix, that's the one he was talking about

    Anyways, yeah most of my family smoke, so I don't need to, besides what's the point? I don't get who goes hey I'll do that, it's great craic altogether

    Whats worse though is, social smokers "I don't smoke, I just do it on nights out"

    You smoke
    Gtfo


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,166 ✭✭✭Fr_Dougal


    Smokers are rotten

    You mean smoking is rotten.

    I'm an ex-smoker. Smoking is fairly manky, expensive for a silly habit too.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,792 ✭✭✭2Mad2BeMad


    Candie wrote: »
    Why do smokers always say they can quit anytime they want? Do you start smoking believing this, even though you know its very addictive? Is it that enjoyable that it's worth the cost to your pocket, your life expectancy and your health in the meantime?

    The smell of a smoker makes me gag, especially if they've just had one. I don't think smokers ever realise how bad they smell because they live with it all day.

    you wont believe how bad non smokers smell
    the sweat, the smell of old age hitting them hard

    thank god i started smoking
    i cant smell anything anymore :D


  • Posts: 26,219 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    2Mad2BeMad wrote: »
    you wont believe how bad non smokers smell
    the sweat, the smell of old age hitting them hard

    thank god i started smoking
    i cant smell anything anymore :D

    Is it true it damages your taste buds too?

    Actually now that I think of it, a couple of people I know who smoke tend to drown their food in salt. Maybe it is true so.

    And I'm not sweaty or old just yet but when I am at least I won't be sweaty, old AND smell of smoke :P


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,390 ✭✭✭IM0


    Candie wrote: »
    Why do smokers always say they can quit anytime they want? Do you start smoking believing this, even though you know its very addictive? Is it that enjoyable that it's worth the cost to your pocket, your life expectancy and your health in the meantime?

    The smell of a smoker makes me gag, especially if they've just had one. I don't think smokers ever realise how bad they smell because they live with it all day.

    reminds me of going to a funeral, you when they come through the church with the death ashes or whaver that stuff is *shudder*


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,134 ✭✭✭TheMilkyPirate


    Just start vaping instead, I used to smoke 20 rollies a day until I started vaping a month ago. Haven't touched a fag since.

    Now after I vape I smell of menthol or chocolate instead of smelling of ashtray after a fag.

    Head over to the vaping forum there great with newbies over there.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,916 ✭✭✭shopaholic01


    IM0 wrote: »
    reminds me of going to a funeral, you when they come through the church with the death ashes or whaver that stuff is *shudder*
    :D
    Incense.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,900 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    MadsL wrote: »
    Champix. Problem solved. Recommend.
    If you want a motivator, I have saved €10,000 in three years of not smoking.

    Can anyone tell if you are on Champix is it ok to use e-cigarettes when out having a few pints?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,166 ✭✭✭Fr_Dougal


    baraca wrote: »
    Just start vaping instead, I used to smoke 20 rollies a day until I started vaping a month ago. Haven't touched a fag since.

    Now after I vape I smell of menthol or chocolate instead of smelling of ashtray after a fag.

    Head over to the vaping forum there great with newbies over there.

    That's how I quit too, off them nearly 5 months.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,150 ✭✭✭✭Malari


    How long did it take for smokers to be hooked? I smoked the odd cigarette when I was in school but never felt the urge to continue.


  • Posts: 26,219 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Malari wrote: »
    How long did it take for smokers to be hooked? I smoked the odd cigarette when I was in school but never felt the urge to continue.

    I suppose some people become more addicted to certain things than others, faster.

    You're probably one of the lucky ones.:) Don't go experimenting with heroin to test that theory though :P


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 378 ✭✭Catphish


    Like a lot of other people, I tried it once as a teenager. The taste is just revolting, I don't know how people can just keep doing it until the addiction forms. I'm sure it doesn't kick in from the first few, I don't understand it at all to be honest.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,401 ✭✭✭lukesmom


    baraca wrote: »
    Just start vaping instead, I used to smoke 20 rollies a day until I started vaping a month ago. Haven't touched a fag since.

    Now after I vape I smell of menthol or chocolate instead of smelling of ashtray after a fag.

    Head over to the vaping forum there great with newbies over there.

    Hi can I ask what you would recommend to start vaping? I got the smokegreen but didn't stick to it as hit wasn't great


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,082 ✭✭✭gg2


    I have been off them for a little while. Can't even remember how I startef. They are gross little things


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