Are there any cigarette smoking getbiggers?

[gib]

Had my last one on May 11th, 2020................NEVE R thought I`d be able to say I haven`t had a cigarette in 9 months.................. .quitting is a fucking MONSTER!!

It took stage 4 COPD and Lung Cancer to finally make me quit, not that I never tried to before that.

Worst fucking addiction in the world.....I rue the day I ever started smoking so to echo Gibs sentiments,if you smoke dont quit tomorrow or try to cut dowm ,grow some balls, tough it out, get a support sytsem, and jut never pick up again or you WILL regret it someday in the future.................. ..could be 30 years down the road or even longer, but you WILL pay the price eventually make no mistake about it.

For the assholes who will say it`s self inflicted, and I deerved it,I agree and never blamed anyone else..... so keep your pie holes shut.

Wes, big respect to you for sharing. Thank you. I think you message to others may make a difference. It only improves one person's life, or saves one person from cancer by inspiring them to quit, then the time you have taken to let us know your thoughts on this is worth it.

Wishing you fully recover! Good karma is being sent your way.

[wes]

Thanks Gib,that means a lot to me  and thank you for starting this thread......hopefully it will help someone avoid the pain and suffering that can come along with smoking.

[Primemuscle]

Heart felt and strong motivation for all smokers to quit. It must have been an incredibly tough period in your life.

I really thought some getbigger would tell the story of an 80 year old that smoked since they were 13. Of course a few escape the risk through a percentage but the majority don't.  Same with steroids. For every story of a guy that juiced from his teens to his 70's are those with all kinds of health issues from cardiac, kidney, lung, liver and prostate problems.

I definitely don't measure up. I chain smoked (3+ packs a day) for 11 years and quit cold turkey at 29. It was maybe the smartest thing I ever did so far.

[wes]

I definitely don't measure up. I chain smoked (3+ packs a day) for 11 years and quit cold turkey at 29. It was maybe the smartest thing I ever did so far.

Good for you Jay,not an easy feat to accomplish by any stretch of the imagination.

[Primemuscle]

Never got into smoking, always looked at it as nasty habit. Can’t stand the smell and the people that are associated with smoking. Like dirty hygiene’s, unclean

Never got the hype with weed either, overhyped crap imo

My guess is that you aren't terribly old. There was a time not that long ago when smoking was something pretty much everyone did. There was no stigma in smoking. You could do it everywhere and anywhere you chose. These days, when you see someone smoking in public you automatically think less of them. Everything changes over time.

[wes]

My guess is that you aren't terribly old. There was a time not that long ago when smoking was something pretty much everyone did. There was no stigma in smoking. You could do it everywhere and anywhere you chose. These days, when you see someone smoking in public you automatically think less of them. Everything changes over time.

Yup actors smoked in all the movies, we smoked in movie theaters, on public city busses, in buildings, on elevators,hotel lobbys,in courthoses, and floor model ashtrays were everywhere in the lobbys of every building..

[galain]

I’ve never smoked cigarettes, weed, never done any recreational drugs or steroids. I’m probably the only one here

Nope - I'm the same. i don't get it. Look at an anatomy book. The lungs have one function - to put oxygen in to the blood and remove carbon dioxide. The alveoli are delicate structures. They're not built to handle anything else.

On the bodybuilders in Europe smoking...many people fucking smoke here. It's my biggest hate about living in Europe. Some days, walking from the gym carpark to the gym itself feels like walking through an ashtray. It's so fucking gross.

[tatoo]

Sounds like a well thought out plan.

i figure that one can do anything in moderation...... i drink like a pig every day for those 2 weeks too.... eat terribly... im talking, donuts and bacon for breakfast kind of shit... then when its over, im done and back to normal healthy life.

[monsterman500]

do love a girl who smokes the Beef 

[Griffith]

Besides harming health, smoking also causes premature aging and wrinkles, and also damages and stains teeth.

[wes]

do love a girl who smokes the Beef 

WELCOME TO THE THUNDERDOME............. ........................ ........................ ..........FUCKFACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111

[LurkerNoMore]

It's a disgusting habit. 

[Bevo]

My guess is that you aren't terribly old. There was a time not that long ago when smoking was something pretty much everyone did. There was no stigma in smoking. You could do it everywhere and anywhere you chose. These days, when you see someone smoking in public you automatically think less of them. Everything changes over time.

I was old enough to remember all of that, you could smoke anywhere, airports, in airplanes, restaurants, etc. yep, you are right

Nowadays you look like a bum, loser, doing it

[Matt]

I definitely don't measure up. I chain smoked (3+ packs a day) for 11 years and quit cold turkey at 29. It was maybe the smartest thing I ever did so far.

Amazing.

That cigarette yesterday was just right.

I think to ensure zero cravings, one per seven days ensures that.

It may be more...but I don't want to walk that line too much. I'm fine with one a week. Or two. Likely both on the same day.

Or zero!

I find cigarettes are a chronic headache to moderate. Whereas with alcohol, the moderation mechanism for me is natural.

Cigarettes are very addictive though. No disrespect to anyone who is addicted. It sort of boils down to - what did you expect after having the first one?

My mistake wasn't the first one...but I should not have bought a pack. I should have just grabbed ones from friends. I would never trust myself with a full pack these days. Well...maybe. But simple boredom is a reason to smoke, IMO.

As I said, I am confident that lock-downs have accelerated all forms of mental illnesses, and vices - etc.

[King Shizzo]

Never got into smoking, always looked at it as nasty habit. Can’t stand the smell and the people that are associated with smoking. Like dirty hygiene’s, unclean

Never got the hype with weed either, overhyped crap imo

True, but I have unfortunately indulged in the alcohol business. From what I can see, it's a pick your poison scenario.

Never smoked weed or cigarettes in my life. Never did any drug actually, besides alcohol, which is just as damaging.

People can get addicted to anything.

[wes]

I think to ensure zero cravings, one per seven days ensures that.

It may be more...but I don't want to walk that line too much. I'm fine with one a week. Or two. Likely both on the same day.

Or zero!

Matt,you sir are a strange bird  LOL 

[oldgolds]

Guys injecting roids in their butt and worried about their bodies...lol

[Primemuscle]

True, but I have unfortunately indulged in the alcohol business. From what I can see, it's a pick your poison scenario.

Never smoked weed or cigarettes in my life. Never did any drug actually, besides alcohol, which is just as damaging.

People can get addicted to anything.

Question, when does a habit become an addiction?

[King Shizzo]

Question, when does a habit become an addiction?

When you think about it everyday, and it hinders your daily life. 

Kind of like glory hole cocks to you.

[King Shizzo]

Excellent answer. Although, I was mainly thinking about alcohol when I asked the question. Your answer covers all the possibilities. So much for thinking if I stop drinking for a month without going through a program or withdrawal symptoms, I am not addicted. If when 5:00 p.m. comes around and the first thing I think about is having a drink. No matter if it is just one or two drinks in 24 hours, it is still an addiction. On the other hand, two alcoholic drinks does not hinder most people's lives.

If you are only having a couple of drinks a day, then you shouldn't have much to worry about. However, most addicts are also liars. It comes with the territory.

[Primemuscle]

If you are only having a couple of drinks a day, then you shouldn't have much to worry about. However, most addicts are also liars. It comes with the territory.

 

[GymnJuice]

not until page 3?