[Pyramid*]

the bizarre thing is: most of my friends are non smokers - I'm the only one who smokes among us: and all of them say that it's well OTT the grief that smokers get.......... and that's coming from those who don't !!

[Liberty4eva]

Originally Posted by Pyramid*

the bizarre thing is: most of my friends are non smokers - I'm the only one who smokes among us: and all of them say that it's well OTT the grief that smokers get.......... and that's coming from those who don't !!

Didn't expect you to be a smoker.

[Pyramid*]

Originally Posted by Liberty4eva

Didn't expect you to be a smoker.

WHAT !!!! You think I have lung issues for no good reason!! I worked hard to mess them up!! ( I joke, but it's not really amusing: self inflicted so shouldn't moan).

I'm not the do gooder and party pooper than everyone on here appears to think I am - honestly!!

[Liberty4eva]

Originally Posted by Pyramid*

WHAT !!!! You think I have lung issues for no good reason!! I worked hard to mess them up!! ( I joke, but it's not really amusing: self inflicted so shouldn't moan).

I'm not the do gooder and party pooper than everyone on here appears to think I am - honestly!!

Okay, I'll tell you what I told my little sister (who also smokes) and say that I don't look down on people who smoke. It's a habit that's not healthy but then again at least 95% of what people eat, drink, or do is unhealthy today.

[Pyramid*]

Originally Posted by Liberty4eva

Okay, I'll tell you what I told my little sister (who also smokes) and say that I don't look down on people who smoke. It's a habit that's not healthy but then again at least 95% of what people eat, drink, or do is unhealthy today.

As a smoker, and having smoked heavily for about 28 years: I can assure you - in earnest - that if I could have my time back: I would far rather be chucking high processed foods and drinks down my throat, than the crap that are cigarettes. Honestly. I say that with complete and utter feeling.

I thought I was immune becuase I was incredibly fit, active until my mid thirties: smoking never impacted upon my health. Or so I though: and from my late thirties: I have gone from being unbelievably fit - to having very little lungpower to afford me good physical health.

I can only speak for myself: and how I personally view it. But I honestly cannot agree with your own thoughts. Especially when I have tried over and over to quit: even though it will kill me, and far sooner than I probably even realis myself.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Pyramid*

As a smoker, and having smoked heavily for about 28 years: I can assure you - in earnest - that if I could have my time back: I would far rather be chucking high processed foods and drinks down my throat, than the crap that are cigarettes. Honestly. I say that with complete and utter feeling.

I thought I was immune becuase I was incredibly fit, active until my mid thirties: smoking never impacted upon my health. Or so I though: and from my late thirties: I have gone from being unbelievably fit - to having very little lungpower to afford me good physical health.

I can only speak for myself: and how I personally view it. But I honestly cannot agree with your own thoughts. Especially when I have tried over and over to quit: even though it will kill me, and far sooner than I probably even realis myself.

I agree 100% with your post Pyramid. I'm 32 now and have been smoking since I was 16, as yet I've not had any ill health due to smoking which is why, especially in the last year I feel huge pressure to quit before it's too late (eventhough it might already be) I'm determined to give up before this year is finished.

[Jords]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I agree 100% with your post Pyramid. I'm 32 now and have been smoking since I was 16, as yet I've not had any ill health due to smoking which is why, especially in the last year I feel huge pressure to quit before it's too late (eventhough it might already be) I'm determined to give up before this year is finished.

How many do you smoke a day Niamh?