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I QUIT!

Discussion in 'Sorcerous Sundries' started by Aldeth the Foppish Idiot, Jul 6, 2007.

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  1. olimikrig

    olimikrig Cavalier of War Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder Resourceful Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) BoM XenForo Migration Contributor [2015] (for helping support the migration to new forum software!)

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    Remove all ads!
    You're a source of inspiration to all us would-be non-smokers :) .
     
    olimikrig, Sep 1, 2007
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  2. Master of Nuhn

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    Yay! Well done, man!

    Now which of your following addictions is the one you'll quit with now? Crack, Alcohol, Gambling, Opium, Green Gear, Pr0nsurfing or Cocain again? :p
     
    Master of Nuhn, Sep 1, 2007
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    Congratulations!

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    [ September 05, 2007, 17:21: Message edited by: Death Rabbit ]
     
    Death Rabbit, Sep 1, 2007
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  4. Urithrand

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    You're doing spectacularly well, Aldeth! if only I had your willpower [I'm sure some people will remember my attempt bwaha]

    Keep up the good work! :thumb:
     
    Urithrand, Sep 2, 2007
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  5. Disciple of The Watch

    Disciple of The Watch Preparing The Coming of The New Order Veteran

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    Looks good so far, Aldeth.

    It's a perpetual battle, however. Don't get cocky, or you'll fall off the wagon faster than you can say it.
     
    Disciple of The Watch, Sep 3, 2007
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  6. Montresor

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    One good trick is to tell as many people as possible that you've quit. It will be so much worse if you start again, with all the people you have to tell that you couldn't make it.

    So, opening this thread was a brilliant first move! :)
     
    Montresor, Sep 3, 2007
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  7. Barmy Army

    Barmy Army Simple mind, simple pleasures... Adored Veteran

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    Doing well yanky pank. You're a bigger man than me. My 'quits' last until about 2 beers in.

    [ September 05, 2007, 21:25: Message edited by: Barmy Army ]
     
    Barmy Army, Sep 3, 2007
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  8. Aldeth the Foppish Idiot

    Aldeth the Foppish Idiot Armed with My Mallet O' Thinking Veteran

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    Well that's the other thing - I never was a heavy drinker but I always smoked when I did drink. Since my kid arrived, I'm not going out drinking. In fact, I've only had about two beers in the last two weeks. Drinking and smoking go hand-in-hand for me, and so naturally, I've tried to avoid both.

    The big challenge will come this weekend, when I'm off with two of my college buds who I haven't seen in years to a football (american) game. I'm the first of my close group of friends to have a kid, and so principally, they are coming in to see the baby, but I'm sure adding a game to the agenda was never a bad thing.
     
    Aldeth the Foppish Idiot, Sep 5, 2007
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  9. Urithrand

    Urithrand Mind turning the light off? ★ SPS Account Holder Veteran

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    Since you had so much luck, Aldeth, I decided to quit again too, and I'm proud to say I have now been smoke free for 6 weeks (Well, I will be tomorrow.)

    Well there was a slight slip a couple of weeks ago where I had a few puffs but am proud to say it didn't drag me back in and I'm now what I consider to be "in the clear". Incidentally, I don't actually feel any better, but I'm holding out hoping for great bursts of health in the future!
     
    Urithrand, Oct 31, 2007
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    [​IMG] Good going!
     
    Taluntain, Oct 31, 2007
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    Great work.
     
    Harbourboy, Oct 31, 2007
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  12. Aldeth the Foppish Idiot

    Aldeth the Foppish Idiot Armed with My Mallet O' Thinking Veteran

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    Urithrand,

    I don't feel any better either. I notice that I tend to cough a bit less than I used to, but in terms of overall health, I don't feel any better (or worse)today than I did back in July. That, however, shouldn't come as too much of a surprise. Almost all of the detrimental effects of smoking only manifest themselves over the long term.

    I've talked about lung recovery from smoking with some doctors, and the general consensus is that it takes about 7 YEARS for the lungs of a pack a day smoker to fully recover. You've only been off them for a few weeks, and I for a few months, so perhaps the longer term health benefits won't be apparent to either of us for quite some time yet.
     
    Aldeth the Foppish Idiot, Oct 31, 2007
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    Anyone got any fags? I'm bostin' for a drag.
     
    Barmy Army, Oct 31, 2007
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  14. Urithrand

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    Ha ha Barmy :p Aldeth, that's true, and I suppose one thing I did neglect to mention is how much healthier my wallet feels ever since :D
     
    Urithrand, Nov 1, 2007
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    Well, for awhile there, the only thing I was smoking was punk-ass fools, but alas, I'm back to playing cancer roulette.
     
    Late-Night Thinker, Nov 1, 2007
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  16. Marceror

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    Good job Urithrand... and congrats again to Aldeth for sticking with this for so long!

    In the incredibly wise and eloquent words of Mr. Macke (Southpark), "Smoking's bad. You shouldn't smoke."
     
    Marceror, Nov 2, 2007
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  17. Montresor

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    @Aldeth and Urithrand: Just don't forget to keep an eye on your weight. I gained 5-10 kilograms after quitting :o - fortunately I was able to shred most of it again by cleaning up my diet. :)
     
    Montresor, Nov 3, 2007
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  18. Urithrand

    Urithrand Mind turning the light off? ★ SPS Account Holder Veteran

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    Hehe, gaining weight is certainly not an issue for me, I'm about 20 lbs underweight lmao
     
    Urithrand, Nov 3, 2007
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