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Have you ever smoked?If so,how and why did you start?
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Smoked 10 a day, for 8 years.
Started when I was a foolish 15 year-old trying to impress girls: subsequently I achieved a net amount of zero girls, and a net amount of one serious addiction.
I still remember running for a bus when I was a trim youth and feeling like my lungs were about to explode. A supremely nauseating and utterly frightening experience.
Gave up cold turkey several years ago - one of the best decisions that I have made.
Smoked 10 a day, for 8 years.
Started when I was a foolish 15 year-old trying to impress girls: subsequently I achieved a net amount of zero girls, and a net amount of one serious addiction.
I still remember running for a bus when I was a trim youth and feeling like my lungs were about to explode. A supremely nauseating and utterly frightening experience.
Gave up cold turkey several years ago - one of the best decisions that I have made.
Do you keep working on yourself? From smoking to meat,any other habbit you will be changing?
Myself and my wife are currently trying for our first child, so we are in the process of giving up alcohol.
Congratulations for getting married, didn't know. I hope you and your wife are blessed with many children.
Are you trying to quit for health reasons only?
My elder brother once rolled a piece of paper like a cigarette and tried to inhale smoke after lighting the other end. He also gave it to me, his partner of crime in every matters. Thought it was cool back then because our dad used to smoke. But our mother found out about us and the rest was history....
I was 7yrs old and my brother 10yrs back then. That's my only experience of smoking.
I smoke a few every 3-4 months or so. However, I haven't had one since January. My father used to be a chain smoker and I have a few friends who smoke, so I have had my fair share of second-hand smoke. I had my first at the age of 16 out of sheer curiosity, but over the years it has proved to be a genuine relaxant.
Whenever I am stressed out or have something important to tend to, a cigarette or two helps. Nonetheless, I'm planning to switch to cigar (occasionally as well) because it is relatively less harmful and more economical as well, since a cigar can last for quite a bit especially if you are a very occasional smoker like me.
Thanks. Just had our 2-year wedding anniversary. So decided it was time to have a child.
Trying to give up alcohol for health reasons primarily, also want to set the right example to our child, and stay 'spiritually' sober as much as anything.
Very few people are lucky enough like you wrt not developing permanent addiction.
Maasoom pyaaray wajood kisi kisum ki smoking kertay ache nai lagtay. Baaqi aapki marzi hai bhaee.
In Triceps? OMG is that because of cigarettes? And here I was avoiding it thinking it was psychological.I started when I was 15. An uncle who was visiting us gave me his car keys to go fetch his pack. I went to the car, and discovered over a dozen packs of Dunhills, because he was a chain smoker and bought them in bulk. I pocketed one for myself, hoping he wouldn't notice, and he didn't.
That night, while the rest of the house slept, I lit one for the first time in my room, using a salad plate for an ashtray. I do not recall being repulsed by that first drag. What did happen was that I felt mildly nauseous, and fell asleep in the chair.
Throughout the rest of my school years, I limited myself to one a night, and my parents never suspected. My mother did find out once I was in University, but the really surprising thing was that my wife never did, because by the time I got married, I was smoking half a pack a day. Once I quit, I realized just how nasty the smell is.
I switched to e-cigs once I hit 30, and the technology was mature enough to make them a suitable replacement to "analogs." The jury is still out on them, but I feel much healthier: no more chest and left arm pain. Also there are so many more flavors to explore, although I limit myself to the tobacco flavors for the most part. In many ways though, the e-cigs are far more of a handicap than the cigarettes. There's no need to step out for a break, so the device is always by my side. It is the last thing I touch before I go to sleep, and the first thing I pick up when I wake. Fasting is sheer torture, because the e-cig is so ubiquitous, the lack of it makes you go crazy.
Fasting is sheer torture, because the e-cig is so ubiquitous, the lack of it makes you go crazy.
In Triceps? OMG is that because of cigarettes? And here I was avoiding it thinking it was psychological.
بھائی برتن نہ توڑنا باقی خیر ہے۔
ویسے تو کرکٹ دیکھتے نہیں۔ اللہ خیر کرے مگر 4 جون کو اپنے ٹیلی ویژن سے بھی دور رہیئے۔
I don't recall if it was isolated to the triceps, but they do say left arm pain is one of the telltale signs of an impending heart attack. [MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION], can you confirm if this is so?
I started when I was 15. An uncle who was visiting us gave me his car keys to go fetch his pack. I went to the car, and discovered over a dozen packs of Dunhills, because he was a chain smoker and bought them in bulk. I pocketed one for myself, hoping he wouldn't notice, and he didn't.
That night, while the rest of the house slept, I lit one for the first time in my room, using a salad plate for an ashtray. I do not recall being repulsed by that first drag. What did happen was that I felt mildly nauseous, and fell asleep in the chair.
Throughout the rest of my school years, I limited myself to one a night, and my parents never suspected. My mother did find out once I was in University, but the really surprising thing was that my wife never did, because by the time I got married, I was smoking half a pack a day. Once I quit, I realized just how nasty the smell is.
I switched to e-cigs once I hit 30, and the technology was mature enough to make them a suitable replacement to "analogs." The jury is still out on them, but I feel much healthier: no more chest and left arm pain. Also there are so many more flavors to explore, although I limit myself to the tobacco flavors for the most part. In many ways though, the e-cigs are far more of a handicap than the cigarettes. There's no need to step out for a break, so the device is always by my side. It is the last thing I touch before I go to sleep, and the first thing I pick up when I wake. Fasting is sheer torture, because the e-cig is so ubiquitous, the lack of it makes you go crazy.
E-cigs are looked down upon in Pakistan. They are considered as one of the earliest signs of being a chichora, just like how buttoning the top button of your polo shirt is an early sign of being a pappu.
Although left arm pain prior to heart attack is not as common as people think, but yes it is one of those early signs (or at times, late). I'd suggest you keep a few tablets of Aspirin in your wallet. If the dreaded time comes and you start to sweat and your chest tightens, calmly chew on a couple of tablets (don't swallow).
Heart attack is not as big a deal as it was before. Medical science has made considerable breakthroughs when it comes to the Organ of Love. My father had a heart attack in March and I made it certain that he carried Aspirin in his wallet wherever he went. He is 60+, a chain smoker and we have a family history of heart problems.
It was only a matter of time, and so when the time came, the Aspirin worked like a charm as it always does, and he drove himself to the hospital. Now, after getting a stent and controlling his diet (although he still smokes secretly), he feels fitter than he has in years.
Behna, than what happened ? Idhar bhee pappy udhar bhee pappy ?![]()
I have friends who literally smoke everything that can be rolled up and smoked, my father was a chainsmoker, but I've never had the argue to smoke, never ever. It's like I'm gay and the cigarette is a hot girlnever has my mind even wondered what would smoking be like. I had a lot of cigarette dabbis around me all the time but thankfully I've never smoked.
I used to smoke Benson Double-O but now I've switched to Dunhill.A question to those who are occasional smokers, what cigarettes do you smoke and how long have you been a casual smoker? I've had 4 friends who were casual smokers at first but slowly gave in over the years.
In islamabad you always have that one uncle, usually in a black Prado, dangling his hand out the window holding an e cigarette thinking he looks like the coolest person ever.E-cigs are looked down upon in Pakistan. They are considered as one of the earliest signs of being a chichora, just like how buttoning the top button of your polo shirt is an early sign of being a pappu.
isn't Dunhill quite a strong cigarette?Haha love this
I used to smoke Benson Double-O but now I've switched to Dunhill.
In islamabad you always have that one uncle, usually in a black Prado, dangling his hand out the window holding an e cigarette thinking he looks like the coolest person ever.
There used to be this cigarette in Pakistan called k-2. It was the worst smelling cigarette in existence, even inhaling the smoke gave you headaches. Thank God it's no longer avaliable anymore. I hated people who smoked that.
isn't Dunhill quite a strong cigarette?
In islamabad you always have that one uncle, usually in a black Prado, dangling his hand out the window holding an e cigarette thinking he looks like the coolest person ever.
Quite true.
No its nothing like a normal cigarette.You mean the ones that look like tobacco cigarettes? The ones I was talking about don't. No one in the West uses those anymore, they are so... 2008.
And why would anyone dangle it outside the window? I could understand if it were an actual cigarette.
I'm not a smoker but I smoke a few cigarettes for a few days after every 3-4 months or so. Like a few other people mentioned, it's a great stress reliever, or at least that's what I've lead my brain to think because of hearing it all the time. So yes, I smoke every once in a while, very rarely, but yes. I think it's the placebo effect.
I don't think I can get addicted to anything though. I have never smoked in my life for the fun of it or to look cool, in fact, nobody knows I smoke. Not even my friends who smoke. I like to think I have enough control over myself to know what's good for my body and what isn't.
Recently however I have developed a liking for tea and it helps greatly with headaches.
If you don't dangle it around then how would everyone know that you're not a normie who smoke regular cigarettes?
Never say you can't addicted to anything. Everyone who's an addict today once said that he won't get addicted. It's been the case with me, everyone I know to be an addict today at some point in life said that he would not become an addict. I'm not saying that you'll be an addict too one day but you should never underestimate the power of tobacco.
A thing I've noticed with casual smokers is that as soon as their life turns extremely stressful they turn into addicts. As a matter of fact this is exactly how my dad got addicted to smoking.
No and never will, in shaa Allah. Cigarettes are right up there with some of the most disgusting smells in the world.![]()
I agree,the only time I tried a cigarette,I started coughing and gagging because of the taste and the smell...it's horrible I don't know how people can stand it.
Never smoked and never will do Inshallah. My Dad does and the smell, well I don't think I've smelled anything worse in my life. I let him know exactly how I feel about him smoking, especially in and around the house. Smoking makes you live a shorter life and there is no reason anyone should be smoking imo. Never thought it was cool and people around my age (I'm 16) who smoke I try avoid at all costs, I pity them tbh.
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You're 16 bro ??
Myself and my wife are currently trying for our first child, so we are in the process of giving up alcohol.
My brother ran away and i was left alone. Singlehandedly dodged mamma's bullets(whatever came on her way).![]()
Sadly I've been smoking since a very young age......
It was genuine love of Mommy and it was a blessing in the long run.
Smoked pot in my teenage years and cigs a few times but I never got addicted. Now I occasionally do hookah with friends.
Sadly I've been smoking since a very young age......
I smoke like 4 spliffs a day, never had a ciggie for the same reason as [MENTION=48620]Cpt. Rishwat[/MENTION]
I have friends who literally smoke everything that can be rolled up and smoked, my father was a chainsmoker, but I've never had the argue to smoke, never ever. It's like I'm gay and the cigarette is a hot girl, never has my mind even wondered what would smoking be like. I had a lot of cigarette dabbis around me all the time but thankfully I've never smoked. I think if you have secondhand smoke experiences in your youth then you automatically develop a hatred for smoking altogether.
A question to those who are occasional smokers, what cigarettes do you smoke and how long have you been a casual smoker? I've had 4 friends who were casual smokers at first but slowly gave in over the years.
کیوں اسکے غم میں اپنے پر جلاتے ہو ؟
احمد اللہ تعالی اس سے بہتر دے گا۔
خاکسار آپ دونوں سے کچھ ماہ بڑا ہے۔ بھائی کا مشورہ سمجھ لینا۔
If you mind than you can vent out your anger at me. I won't mind.
What does the urdu say brother and why would anyone want to vent their anger on youyou're one of the nicest people on this forum, also I don't really smoke 4 spliffs a day I would die
only every now and then like once every 2-3 months. People should avoid substance abuse it can lead to a dark path, I know PPers have issues and stuff they feel like they need to smoke based on that but they should seek help from friends, family and mental health advisors
One line is for Ahmad only.
The other line says " Why do you burn your wings in her grief "
The last line says " I am few months elder than both of you so just take it as an advice for big brother "
I do mention it because there are many people who mind given Muft k mashwaray " free advices " and they don't like anybody adressing their personal choices and decisions so it is better to say such stuff in advance rather than approaching TUU TUU mein mein and disharmony.