tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34788771.post7919453838518398950..comments2024-03-01T13:51:17.228+05:30Comments on Emancipation of Eve: A Smoker’s Diary: The first rush… to getting hookedJhoomur aka JBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11863377244719408313noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34788771.post-71991976242974804302008-04-29T17:04:00.000+05:302008-04-29T17:04:00.000+05:30It's not a 'blatant lie' that you get a rush if yo...It's not a 'blatant lie' that you get a rush if you smoke after a gap. I started smoking when I was in high school. The Annual exams were over, and we were all standing under the tamarind tree thinking of some adventure. All of a sudden someone asked 'anyone dare to smoke'? I was the smallest kid and i didn't spare a moment to utilise the occasion to be big and there came a cigaratte within a few minutes. After that cigarattes were just a part of my life. I quit it a hell lot of times, and yes at the moment it's yet another test of my will power. I think it has been more than 22 days since I smoked. The new method I adopted to free myself from cigarattes is to say myself as i come out of bed that 'I won't smoke today'. So far so good. Now about the rush. I expereienced it as a frequent 'quitter'.<BR/>And recently I read about nicotine poisoning. The sad thing is I can't smoke at all nowadays. If i do i get all dizzy and my whole day would gone for a toss, thanks to my previous Avatar who smoked 6 to 8 cigarattes without bothering to have breakfsat. There was a time i used to smoke 20 wills a day. But I never considered myself as a heavy smoker for I know a friend-unfortunately it was me who taught him to smoke, to 'inhale properly'- who smokes 50 plus cigarattes a day. Try to quit if you're really serious. If i can anyone can....Arun Meethale Chirakkalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04647424169250887847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34788771.post-40693481725946173122008-01-24T13:31:00.000+05:302008-01-24T13:31:00.000+05:30Hi Jhoomur,I completely disagree with Dr Maini. I ...Hi Jhoomur,<BR/><BR/>I completely disagree with Dr Maini. I smoke only when I feel the need to release all pent-up emotions/frustrations/rage. Or (more likely?) wallow in self-loathing..<BR/><BR/>At times I smoke once in a week, at times thrice a day. My 20-pack of More usually lasts 6 months to a year, sometimes longer, which is when I throw it out because it's past it.<BR/><BR/>There are some excellent drug-based programmes in the market - am sure your doctor would prescribe those. One of my sisters tried it, but you have to get your house's walls painted to remove all signs and semblance of nicotine - so the Drs advise.<BR/><BR/>Good luck! Don't invite cancer - it's the most hateful bitch of a beemari ever.<BR/><BR/>MishtyWondererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905004209830923500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34788771.post-6362868772305975682008-01-22T00:28:00.000+05:302008-01-22T00:28:00.000+05:30JBo,I quit, with help from this wonderful drug cal...JBo,<BR/><BR/>I quit, with help from this wonderful drug called chantix. It inhibits the neurotransmitters that make you want to smoke. Look it up!<BR/><BR/>BoyoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34788771.post-75379952554128851082008-01-21T16:35:00.000+05:302008-01-21T16:35:00.000+05:30hey there! I always wanted to try smoking. Not aft...hey there! I always wanted to try smoking. Not after reading this post. Thanks for that. I 'm super vulnerable when it comes to getting addicted to things! <BR/><BR/>and m sure ul be able to quit soon. Its tough, but think te highs of puffing r just momentary, and the lows r for a lifetime!Pointblankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236961643105447595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34788771.post-76338107397198106992008-01-21T16:05:00.000+05:302008-01-21T16:05:00.000+05:30lol... no... not even trying this time!i really th...lol... no... not even trying this time!<BR/><BR/>i really think that loosing lungs to smoke isn't a great way to enjoy life... so i am supporting you!<BR/><BR/>:)Crimson Feethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04067610255441440761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34788771.post-13652971949629212512008-01-21T15:12:00.000+05:302008-01-21T15:12:00.000+05:30Quite sensible...and YET,....Crimson betaaaa... wh...Quite sensible...and YET,....<BR/>Crimson betaaaa... why do i feel you are AGAIN kicking my skinny bum?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34788771.post-31386214628104781442008-01-21T15:08:00.000+05:302008-01-21T15:08:00.000+05:30ever heard sidhu saying 'statistics are like mini ...ever heard sidhu saying 'statistics are like mini skirts... ;)...<BR/><BR/>dont go by the numbers... if you feel it coming from within you that its time to do something about it.. slow down/quit... then you'll do it for sure...<BR/><BR/>after all you don't want be under the category of "most women"... ! do you?... there are others who dont relapse and quit successfullyCrimson Feethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04067610255441440761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34788771.post-83307338126202598792008-01-21T14:48:00.000+05:302008-01-21T14:48:00.000+05:30Hmmm. Did you know that MORE women have smoking re...Hmmm. Did you know that MORE women have smoking relapse than men...and apparently more occassionally-smoking women relapse faster than completely-quitting ones.... <BR/>Sigh. See, earlier i was thinking i would get into the four day programme and bingo! would quit... but blurrrrgh... now seems am not going to get those four days instantly, all thanks to Budget. Sooooo...am goin for the gradual thing... aiya.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34788771.post-65920933775532372512008-01-21T14:42:00.000+05:302008-01-21T14:42:00.000+05:30all the best to you girl... i disagree with the do...all the best to you girl... i disagree with the doctor a bit though... its possible to quit slowly also... in fact i feel thats probably the more long lasting type of quitting...<BR/><BR/>i used to smoke 35-40 navy cuts a day... decided that it was time to reduce and possibly call it off (thats critical... you gotta feel it IN YOUR GUT that its time to do something about the thing... or u gotta get indifferent to it!!! and then you'll do it...)<BR/><BR/>its been a year since then... i reduced to 5-6 a day... then down to 2-3 a week... and sometimes once in 2 weeks... i guess i am truly an "occasional smoker" now!<BR/><BR/>you gotta match it with how healthy/unhealthy you feel... and the upside is that if you do it once a month, you do feel the rush too ;)... and by this time you are mature enough to not seek the golden-egg-rush by cutting open the hen!<BR/><BR/>ATBCrimson Feethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04067610255441440761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34788771.post-15496160102811697802008-01-21T13:01:00.000+05:302008-01-21T13:01:00.000+05:30Come on, Eve...do it. Quit. Somehow.I hope you man...Come on, Eve...do it. Quit. Somehow.<BR/><BR/>I hope you manage to. Good luck.Yashodharahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14106039654401909233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34788771.post-41836307615453960992008-01-21T09:49:00.000+05:302008-01-21T09:49:00.000+05:30Ok...see it this way you smoker.Smoking is bad not...Ok...see it this way you smoker.Smoking is bad not only for you but the people around you.Now look to your right or left...ah!got the smile? Ok..now proceed towards the ashtray WITHOUT another puff!Yeah put it there.Thankyou.If this isnt enough inspiration...go fly a kite.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34788771.post-42262014244376517902008-01-21T09:10:00.000+05:302008-01-21T09:10:00.000+05:30Eve,Try for your own self!I felt afraid when I rea...Eve,<BR/>Try for your own self!<BR/>I felt afraid when I read the part about cancer, I am so pathetic I know.. but I can't help feeling afraid.<BR/><BR/>If you can try!<BR/><BR/>Lov,<BR/>VeensAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34788771.post-76239540667063997432008-01-21T01:31:00.000+05:302008-01-21T01:31:00.000+05:30Hi there!Don't worry so much..just believe in your...Hi there!<BR/><BR/>Don't worry so much..just believe in yourself...have a strong will..every thing's gonna be fine :o)<BR/><BR/>Just focus on QUITTING the cig..<BR/><BR/>Take care!Ravi Kapoorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13421351031795824044noreply@blogger.com