From: Dr Sebby (drsebby@hotmail.com)
Date: Wed Sep 17 2003 - 02:05:38 MDT
...on the other hand, i have been smoking for 12 yrs now.. a little less
than a pack a day, and i love it. i have absolutely no desire to quit. if i
wanted to quit i would. i have often asked myself if i could go back in
time and NOT start smoking, would i? i really think that i might still be a
smoker. the pleasure is immense...and the price to be paid is very
theoretical and will ony be paid when im an old man. i have no fear of
paying the price for the joys i savour today. it's the truest form of
sincerity.
DrSebby.
"Courage...and shuffle the cards".
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From: "Blunderov" <squooker@mweb.co.za>
Reply-To: virus@lucifer.com
To: <virus@lucifer.com>
Subject: RE: virus: Virian Fitness Boot Camp
Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2003 23:01:10 +0200
> [Kalkor]
[Bl.]
<snip>
> Also, would anyone out there like to suggest strategies, tactics,
> shortcuts,
> and helpful hints to quitting? I know that what it really comes down
to is
> willpower of sorts, but any help helps ;-}
</snip>
I haven't smoked a cigarette in two years - this from being a two packs
a day man. I am however still addicted to nicotine. I take it orally in
the form of little tobacco bags known as 'Svenskt Snus'. I graduated (?)
to these from the Nicorette chewing gum. (The Patches also work,
especially at first) So I am halfway towards ridding myself of an
addiction. Already this has been VERY beneficial to my lungs.
I think nicotine replacement therapy is very helpful. Essentially, you
are probably battling two simultaneous addictions; the physical
addiction to the nicotine and the psychological addiction. The action of
smoking becomes incorporated into one's mannerisms and routines. I used
to punctuate my life with cigarettes. For instance, before undertaking a
new task, it would first be necessary for me to gather myself with a
cigarette. The action of smoking became a ritual that was associated
with many activities. It is necessary vanquish this mindset. I think
this is the first step to take. Once you have done so, the rest is
simpler.
Possibly the most important factor is having a positive reason for
ditching the fags. You should try to take the view that it is not an
onerous necessity but a positive freedom that you are embracing.
Hope that helps.
Hmm. Maybe I should use boot camp to administer the coup de grace to my
own addiction. And lose some weight too!
Best Regards
Blunderov
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