[Miranda-nata-est]

I quit about 15 years ago.

Just like that. Was driving home after lots of time in the pub (don't comment about that please) and half way home was going for yet another ciggie and thought 'this is just stupid', threw the rest of the pack out the window and haven't had more than half a ciggie since (and that was only in a situation where to do so was to help a friend in need - will explain if asked).

The third week was the worst - by then the dry mouth and sore throat from too many cigarettes are long forgotten - get through that and it is relatively plain sailing.


That said, I could, at times, so much fancy a cigarette - the trouble is with all experiences, once you have had them, you know what they are like and you always remember the best bits most!!!!!

My suggestion is to overdose on smoking one day, to remember the bad bits rather than the good and just stop with that mindset; it can be done.

I have an extremely addictive personality and I coped fairly easily with giving up cigarettes.

My problem is the red wine - if anyone can suggest how to be a moderate drinker......


M x


Edited to say 'Sorry - this is hi-jacking the thread - please ignore'