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Five people have quit smoking.
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Snet
United States3573 Posts
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QuanticHawk
United States32081 Posts
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intrigue
Washington, D.C9934 Posts
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OneOther
United States10774 Posts
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AttackZerg
United States7454 Posts
Congradulations , as a chain smoker I really understand the struggle of quiting. Good job! | ||
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decafchicken
United States20060 Posts
really happy that you quit though, good job man | ||
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gettodaroflchoppa
104 Posts
 !Had a grandfather that died, used to smoke and drink a lot. I never want to touch those cancer sticks. | ||
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ilovejonn
Canada2548 Posts
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e.soul[gm]
Sierra Leone254 Posts
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AttackZerg
United States7454 Posts
On June 03 2009 14:29 e.soul[gm] wrote: am i the only one who lit up a cigarette because of this blog? dude come on now, be cool, snet is a nice guy. | ||
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Dewis
Finland344 Posts
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Fontong
United States6454 Posts
Gj yo! | ||
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FragKrag
United States11552 Posts
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e.soul[gm]
Sierra Leone254 Posts
On June 03 2009 14:30 AttackZerg wrote: dude come on now, be cool, snet is a nice guy. i was just saying, made me want to smoke. | ||
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Avius
Iraq1796 Posts
i'll try to link it to some people who i deem need to read this | ||
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YoUr_KiLLeR
United States3420 Posts
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PH
United States6173 Posts
This is seriously the gayest shit ever. | ||
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Patriot.dlk
Sweden5462 Posts
I have not smoked for two years and I've had this experience quitting: Increased weight: 14 pounds (I've lost little of this weight but in my defense I have gained in muscles quite abit working out) Money: It's quite noticeable Health: Yet fully recovered but I can run pretty far now and my coughing in the mornings stopped about a year ago. Self image: I see myself as a healthy guy who thinks about the future, its a stone off the chest | ||
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fnaticNoname
India858 Posts
Having said that, I still smoke, if not regularly but at least a few times a week and I know I really want to quit this habit completely... I wonder how many smokers are there on TL, maybe we could start something together to quit it, help someone quit it. Not really sure but yeah I imagine a lot of people can stop certain things if they are in a group together. Thoughts? | ||
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deathgod6
United States5064 Posts
On June 03 2009 14:11 intrigue wrote: =] Nice Fantasy PL crown. That was nice of you to tell your coworkers to stop smoking. Keep up the good work. | ||
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jodogohoo
Canada2533 Posts
i wish i had will power : \ | ||
boesthius
United States11637 Posts
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Grobyc
Canada18410 Posts
Keep fighting the fight yo~! | ||
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ghermination
United States2851 Posts
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konadora
Singapore66336 Posts
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leveIs
United States44 Posts
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Aux1
United States780 Posts
On June 03 2009 15:21 ghermination wrote: I have a couple smoker friends, i could never see the draw of smoking cigarettes. You dont understand the draw of a legal (although very short) high? Not only that but everyone knows smoking is cool...duh | ||
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PH
United States6173 Posts
On June 03 2009 15:21 ghermination wrote: I have a couple smoker friends, i could never see the draw of smoking cigarettes. There is no draw. It's the dumbest fucking thing ever. When you start, it's horrible until you've had a handful and get used to it...then it's alright...then it's good and horrible at the same time, then it's just meh and horrible. Basically...it's only good in your head. When you're smoking, it's a whatever thing (except in those rare moments where you're immensely stressed out or something). You only notice when you're not smoking. Aside from that, you cough all the time, your stamina goes to shit, your wallet gets that much lighter, your mouth always tastes like shit, etc. ![[image loading]](http://graphjam.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/cigarette-tastes.gif) | ||
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conCentrate9
United States438 Posts
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Butigroove
Seychelles2061 Posts
A joint every 2 or 3 days. Do I have to quit because I read this blog?  | ||
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quirinus
Croatia2489 Posts
Congratulations on quitting, I've seen my friends try, but they always fail. I'll try to help more next time. Hope I can turn them around like you did. | ||
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pyrogenetix
China5098 Posts
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kOre
Canada3642 Posts
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deathgod6
United States5064 Posts
On June 03 2009 16:08 PH wrote: There is no draw. It's the dumbest fucking thing ever. When you start, it's horrible until you've had a handful and get used to it...then it's alright...then it's good and horrible at the same time, then it's just meh and horrible. Basically...it's only good in your head. When you're smoking, it's a whatever thing (except in those rare moments where you're immensely stressed out or something). You only notice when you're not smoking. Aside from that, you cough all the time, your stamina goes to shit, your wallet gets that much lighter, your mouth always tastes like shit, etc. haha, that graph was hilarious. | ||
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snowbird
Germany2044 Posts
I've been a smoker since I was 16 (10 years now) and I'm also thinking about quitting, but I'm not quite there yet. I'm not getting younger and health is slowly starting to become an issue, so quitting before I turn 30 is my absolute deadline. The only problem is that health is my only reason to quit, I really enjoy smoking and doubt that my feelings about that will ever change. The little money I spend every month is nothing compared to the enjoyment I get, so that's no argument at all. And people who say smoking tastes like shit, well ok, some people don't like beer or coffee or carrots or whatever, I guess that's the same thing? Although I really don't understand how someone could not like smoking. I agree though that some brands taste like shit (I roll cigs myself, no packs). Sometimes I just get slightly annoyed by ignorant comments like "How can you even smoke, it's so disgusting?!". When you start, it's horrible until you've had a handful and get used to it...then it's alright...then it's good and horrible at the same time, then it's just meh and horrible. Basically...it's only good in your head. When you're smoking, it's a whatever thing (except in those rare moments where you're immensely stressed out or something). You only notice when you're not smoking. I couldn't disagree more with this statement. But I'm not here to advertise smoking, so I'll leave it at that. But yes, quitting is certainly the right decision, considering health. So once again, props for that! | ||
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caldo149
United States469 Posts
Glad you kicked the habit, it's especially notable that you got others to quit too! That is very impressive, i hope you have a long and healthy life =) | ||
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PH
United States6173 Posts
On June 03 2009 18:05 snowbird wrote: Congratulations on quitting! I've been a smoker since I was 16 (10 years now) and I'm also thinking about quitting, but I'm not quite there yet. I'm not getting younger and health is slowly starting to become an issue, so quitting before I turn 30 is my absolute deadline. The only problem is that health is my only reason to quit, I really enjoy smoking and doubt that my feelings about that will ever change. The little money I spend every month is nothing compared to the enjoyment I get, so that's no argument at all. And people who say smoking tastes like shit, well ok, some people don't like beer or coffee or carrots or whatever, I guess that's the same thing? Although I really don't understand how someone could not like smoking. I agree though that some brands taste like shit (I roll cigs myself, no packs). Sometimes I just get slightly annoyed by ignorant comments like "How can you even smoke, it's so disgusting?!". I couldn't disagree more with this statement. But I'm not here to advertise smoking, so I'll leave it at that. But yes, quitting is certainly the right decision, considering health. So once again, props for that! That's just a difference in taste, then. I think cigarettes taste disgusting...though I have had a few hand-rolled ones that were good. Somehow I never really got into that whole thing, though. Always went for Marlboros or Camels. In any case, for me, I just feel normal; smoking is just part of my daily routine. After I eat, I smoke. After a couple games of BW, I smoke. Before I sleep, I smoke, etc. There, I barely notice it. Like I said before, aside from those rare (for me) instances where something is stressing you out, or you just received a shock, I don't so much get cravings for cigs...I just pull one out and go smoke it. I don't really feel the craving until I try to quit...and then it's fucking overwhelming. | ||
FakeSteve[TPR]
Valhalla18444 Posts
On June 03 2009 17:49 pyrogenetix wrote: GJ for fighting the most addictive substance on earth (more than cocaine and heroine). if anything that's pretty badass. keep it up! cigarettes are not more addictive than heroin that's really dumb dude, heroin withdrawal can KILL YOU. | ||
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Osmoses
Sweden5302 Posts
My next quit will be after Midsummer's Eve. I have been planning on quitting again for some time, but Midsummer's Eve is the highlight of my year, the best party I know, and one thing I can't do without when I party is smoke. New Year's have screwed up my quitting twice. But, if I quit right after midsummer's, I will have another 6 months to get my shit together before the next new years, and maybe this time I'll be strong enough not to keep smoking after the clock hits 12. I'm rooting for you though, and your friends. I hope you'll have better discipline. | ||
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PH
United States6173 Posts
Just smoke when you drink or something like that. That's infinitely better than smoking at a party, then continuing for a while, then quitting, then starting up again six months later, and repeating. If you HAVE to smoke at those two parties, at least don't do so outside of them. | ||
JWD
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jello_biafra
United Kingdom6638 Posts
On June 03 2009 17:33 Butigroove wrote: I only smoke weed. A joint every 2 or 3 days. Do I have to quit because I read this blog? Nope, only cigarette smokers  ...at least I hope so. | ||
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kidd
United States2848 Posts
Good job though, smoking cigs is probably one the stupidest choices you could possibly make. | ||
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Tbird
Canada42 Posts
+ Show Spoiler + Also, I don't know much about these, but for those people who are still smoking and want to stop, have you heard of these? http://www.blucigs.com/ I don't know if they're any good, but the idea sounds interesting and the fact that you can slowly wean yourself off of nicotine might help you quit. Good luck! (not endorsing these, just heard about them) | ||
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Frits
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Some people just have it easy lol. | ||
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Frits
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This works according to the following mechanisms, which you can use to your advantage. You can use this principle for pretty much any behavior you want to change. Serious symptoms (fearful) ------> Easy to imagine ------> Positive framing: More change This means that referring to cancer sticks is not effective in the first place, which is why it is easy for you to joke about it. Much more effective is saying 'If I stop smoking I will feel better'. Trivial symptoms (not fearful) --------> Easy to imagine -------> Negative framing: More change Here the opposite is true: Non fearful symptoms which are easy to imagine due to your own health-related behavior are more effective at changing behavior when negatively framed. The more you know! | ||
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AlTheCake
Canada1071 Posts
I always hated cigarettes, but because of smoking my grandfather can never speak again. It's obviously better that he didn't die... But I miss talking to him, and I always feel bad when he tries to talk but I can't understand him... ;-; | ||
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SlayerS_`HackeR`
United States190 Posts
and you came up with a different strat thats good mid-game strat diversion can work well sometimes | ||
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RebirthOfLeGenD
USA5860 Posts
Edit: Its a rare skin cancer. Not to be a dick but I feel like this is one of snets weird ass troll posts. | ||
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McCrank
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zulu_nation8
China26351 Posts
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VIB
Brazil3567 Posts
On June 04 2009 12:42 RebirthOfLeGenD wrote: I think you should read that paragraph again. But this time take a deep breathe and read it veeery slowly and calmly!wait wtf? I thought Melanoma takes a while to develop? If you started smoking when your 17 your only like 19 now? Maybe I am wrong about it, who knows. Edit: Its a rare skin cancer. Not to be a dick but I feel like this is one of snets weird ass troll posts. | ||
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Jayme
United States5866 Posts
On June 03 2009 17:49 pyrogenetix wrote: GJ for fighting the most addictive substance on earth (more than cocaine and heroine). if anything that's pretty badass. keep it up! Well this sentence is completely wrong. Cocaine and Heroine are many times more addictive... but good on you for quitting. | ||
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PH
United States6173 Posts
On June 04 2009 14:28 Jayme wrote: Well this sentence is completely wrong. Cocaine and Heroine are many times more addictive... but good on you for quitting. I don't know about heroin, but nicotine is definitely more addictive than cocaine. | ||
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Ingenol
United States1328 Posts
Congratulations on quitting, double congratulations on convincing your coworkers to quit, and also hooray for people who never started smoking in the first place! | ||
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The_Australian
Australia458 Posts
On June 04 2009 16:40 Ingenol wrote: Nicotine is one of the most physically addictive drugs. If memory of high school health class serves me correctly it's behind only speed in terms of pure physical addictiveness. How you can even quantify the level of physical addition is unknown to me. I'd assume some sort of rat study. Congratulations on quitting, double congratulations on convincing your coworkers to quit, and also hooray for people who never started smoking in the first place! I dunno, you can get addicted to meth after just one try - and i've definately tried more then one cigarrette and i'm not addicted. different people have different tolerances i spose. | ||
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Snet
United States3573 Posts
On June 04 2009 12:42 RebirthOfLeGenD wrote: wait wtf? I thought Melanoma takes a while to develop? If you started smoking when your 17 your only like 19 now? Maybe I am wrong about it, who knows. Edit: Its a rare skin cancer. Not to be a dick but I feel like this is one of snets weird ass troll posts. Read this thread. The Melanoma is not related to smoking at all, it just made me realize that no matter what age you are you can have serious health problems. | ||
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R3condite
Korea (South)1541 Posts
On June 03 2009 14:26 ilovejonn wrote: I've tried smoking when I was 7 or 8 when I asked my uncle what he was doing and he told me to try it. I inhaled it once and coughed like shit and never touched a cigarette since. IM PRETTY HEALTHY ATM I MUST SAY! 7 or 8?! wow some nice uncle u got there... anyhow 5/5 @ OP On June 04 2009 02:31 jello_biafra wrote: Nope, only cigarette smokers ...at least I hope so. weed is just as bad =.= it causes brain dmg and possibly brain tumor as well btw heroine's the most addictive substance on earth... | ||
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iNcontroL
USA29055 Posts
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evanthebouncy!
United States12796 Posts
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evanthebouncy!
United States12796 Posts
On June 04 2009 00:26 JWD wrote: Congratulations Snet, this was a heartwarming story! HAhHA what about lungwarming | ||
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Shuray
Brazil642 Posts
But your story is really inspiring, I'll try to stop smoking with more  EffOrt | ||
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QuanticHawk
United States32081 Posts
On June 05 2009 00:07 R3condite wrote: 7 or 8?! wow some nice uncle u got there... anyhow 5/5 @ OP weed is just as bad =.= it causes brain dmg and possibly brain tumor as well btw heroine's the most addictive substance on earth... lol | ||
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dhe95
United States1213 Posts
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geegee1
United States618 Posts
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Husky
United States3362 Posts
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Foucault
Sweden2826 Posts
On June 03 2009 14:08 Snet wrote: I used to run 4 miles a day up until age 17, after smoking I would have difficulty breathing after 2 miles. Did you really? Yeah, smoking sucks. I smoked myself for like 6 years but I only smoke when I drink nowadays. | ||
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JieXian
Malaysia4677 Posts
The next day i asked him how was he. There was something around his neck. It turns out that it was a "blood clot" due to some "infection" in his throat. I asked him if it was due to his smoking habits. He agreed that it was most probably the cause. He had to take pain killers (also for quite some time after that day) that day to be present, because there was an assesment that day. He says that even speaking to me hurts. I admit that that the cause of his problems may sound weird. I don't expect him to remember the details, after all, he is just 18. Please don't smoke. | ||
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dangots0ul
United States919 Posts
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Racenilatr
United States2756 Posts
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airborne_101
Mexico71 Posts
By now, it's been like 6 months since my last cig [Edit] BTW i used to smoke like 10 cigs normally, and a whole box every weekend. The hardest step it's the first one, then just keep on it | ||
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airborne_101
Mexico71 Posts
On June 04 2009 14:28 Jayme wrote: Well this sentence is completely wrong. Cocaine and Heroine are many times more addictive... but good on you for quitting. Nicotine ITS more addictive, but heroine and cocaine produce physical dependence (among physical pain and many other things, remember the baby scene on Trainspotting?) | ||
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eXigent.
Canada2419 Posts
On June 05 2009 00:07 R3condite wrote: 7 or 8?! wow some nice uncle u got there... anyhow 5/5 @ OP weed is just as bad =.= it causes brain dmg and possibly brain tumor as well btw heroine's the most addictive substance on earth... lol, talk about spreading mis-information....My mom and dad have both smoked marijuana for the past 30 years, every single day, and both are quite successful at work, and show no signs of any sort of braindamage....Do you mind posting the source for your information. | ||
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RebirthOfLeGenD
USA5860 Posts
On June 04 2009 14:27 VIB wrote: I think you should read that paragraph again. But this time take a deep breathe and read it veeery slowly and calmly! Yeah, I know. Hence my edit. I read it quick and assumed it was from smoking, I don't really know much about cancers. Then I searched it reread and understood it. But I just didn't add enough to my edit to let you know that I realized my mistake. I just figured he would of noticed Cancer a while ago, I wasn't referring to it being related to smoking at all, but it came off like that. I assumed that Melanoma takes a while to develop as well. On June 04 2009 22:28 Snet wrote: Read this thread. The Melanoma is not related to smoking at all, it just made me realize that no matter what age you are you can have serious health problems. and yeah, I am sorry Ric. I hope you get better soon man :D | ||
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RebirthOfLeGenD
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MutaDoom
Canada1163 Posts
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Husky
United States3362 Posts
On June 09 2009 12:29 MutaDoom wrote: Congratz dude. I'm in the process of trying to quit, I was at 1 pack and a half a day, now I'm down to about 3 smokes a day. I've smoked since I was 8 years old. You may be thinking "How the fuck is that possible?", but it is. I would steal smokes from my parents and hide them in M&M Mini's containers. Yeah. We thought it was badass. I know how tough it is to quit man, stay the hell away from them, you're doin' good. Wow, thats great man. Down to 3 smokes is very impressive. I wish you the best of luck in completely quitting, your body will be very pleased | ||
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MutaDoom
Canada1163 Posts
On June 09 2009 13:45 HuskyTheHusky wrote: Wow, thats great man. Down to 3 smokes is very impressive. I wish you the best of luck in completely quitting, your body will be very pleased Ha thanks(Big fan of your commentaries, by the way. Loving the Ro32 Valor). Only 2 today, I didn't have one after I read the thread here. A little bit of inspiration | ||
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QuietIdiot
7004 Posts
Nice to hear people with some willpower. | ||
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ulszz
Jamaica1787 Posts
lol | ||
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clazziquai
6685 Posts
On June 03 2009 17:33 Butigroove wrote: I only smoke weed. A joint every 2 or 3 days. Do I have to quit because I read this blog? there's actually very very few cases if any due to weed ^_^ | ||
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clazziquai
6685 Posts
On June 07 2009 04:37 eXigent. wrote: lol, talk about spreading mis-information....My mom and dad have both smoked marijuana for the past 30 years, every single day, and both are quite successful at work, and show no signs of any sort of braindamage....Do you mind posting the source for your information. wow your mom and dad are too fucking awesome...if only my parents can do that T____T | ||
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TheSchwA
United States248 Posts
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