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Blogs > marysia4u > Because I Can

Bad Friend  

marysia4u 68F
12968 posts
6/7/2009 12:18 am
Bad Friend

It's long and white, and some are brown,
Upon it's head a glowing crown.

Put it down, it smolders and burns,
Watch the smoke, as it spins and turns.

Spending money every day,
Just to waste your life away.

Once were able to run far and fast,
Now run short way, breath in gasps.

Lungs were once rich and red,
Now they are black, and almost dead.

Yes, have tried once again to give up the cigs.
Lasted two days.
Have tried just about everything to give up.

We are bombarded here in Oz to give up smoking.
As the ad says, 'Giving up is hard. Not giving up is harder.'
With nice graphic film clips.

Maybe the govt. should not be so greedy, and fund non smoking aids so they are free.
If you are any other type of 'addict' you can get free treatment.

Yes, I am very good at finding excuses.
Do any of you ex smokers have the answer?

andyc188 58M

6/7/2009 6:15 am

 Keep trying! Don't enjoy kissing a smoker! X


marysia4u 68F
15417 posts
6/7/2009 3:54 pm
    Quoting andyc188:
    Keep trying! Don't enjoy kissing a smoker! X
I'm sure I'll have enough time to give up, before we get to meet. x


satsubplus1 66M/45F  
4844 posts
6/7/2009 4:25 pm

 I read the book about stopping smoking by Allen Carr. Apparently it is not "giving it up" it is "stopping" smoking. I can't think of how to describe why ... read the book!
Perhaps I didn't read it right, or should have read it again. I did stop for four months a couple of years ago, but silly me started again. Trouble is ... I like it! Ok, am also addicted, but hey.


marysia4u 68F
15417 posts
6/7/2009 4:45 pm
    Quoting satsubplus1:
    I read the book about stopping smoking by Allen Carr. Apparently it is not "giving it up" it is "stopping" smoking. I can't think of how to describe why ... read the book!
    Perhaps I didn't read it right, or should have read it again. I did stop for four months a couple of years ago, but silly me started again. Trouble is ... I like it! Ok, am also addicted, but hey.

Will get hold of the book ta.
I like it too, that is the prob. But know I have to keep trying.
Lost MSN yet again.


rm_wantitindeep 58F
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1874 posts
6/8/2009 9:32 am

 I gave up for 10 yrs & then started up again when I divorced, now I smoke more than I ever did.
Must run in the family, being addicted to things!
I really can't give them up, as they say you put on weight if you do.
God knows how big I would get, if I did?
Life isn't about how many breaths you take, but about the moments that take your breath away!


marysia4u 68F
15417 posts
6/8/2009 11:54 pm
    Quoting rm_wantitindeep:
    I gave up for 10 yrs & then started up again when I divorced, now I smoke more than I ever did.
    Must run in the family, being addicted to things!
    I really can't give them up, as they say you put on weight if you do.
    God knows how big I would get, if I did?
"G" is enough to make anyone start smoking and drinking.

You could always put something healthy in your mouth instead of a smoke. Lol


rm_wantitindeep 58F
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1874 posts
6/9/2009 12:14 pm

 Ex husband not G!
And stop swearing at me to eat something healthy.
It's taken years of pure dedication for a body like mine!
Life isn't about how many breaths you take, but about the moments that take your breath away!


marysia4u 68F
15417 posts
6/9/2009 4:13 pm
    Quoting rm_wantitindeep:
    Ex husband not G!
    And stop swearing at me to eat something healthy.
    It's taken years of pure dedication for a body like mine!
Gee you're slowing up girl.
Thought you would have read between the lines. Lol


rm_wantitindeep 58F
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1874 posts
6/9/2009 6:28 pm
    Quoting marysia4u:
    Gee you're slowing up girl.
    Thought you would have read between the lines. Lol
I did, but not going to sink that low.
Life isn't about how many breaths you take, but about the moments that take your breath away!


satsubplus1 66M/45F  
4844 posts
6/10/2009 6:56 pm

 Now now girls, lol.
Awww please sink that low and take something more healthy in your mouth. I'd be happy to oblige


rm_wantitindeep 58F
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1874 posts
6/12/2009 9:13 am
    Quoting satsubplus1:
    Now now girls, lol.
    Awww please sink that low and take something more healthy in your mouth. I'd be happy to oblige

I'm sure you would!
Life isn't about how many breaths you take, but about the moments that take your breath away!


Standen 67M
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6/21/2009 4:37 am

 You only have to stop yourself from having one cigarette - the next one!

Do it!


marysia4u 68F
15417 posts
6/22/2009 12:38 am
    Quoting Standen:
    You only have to stop yourself from having one cigarette - the next one!

    Do it!
Easier said than done.

Picking up the Allen Carr book on Thursday.

If that doesn't help, off to the docs' to try the new magic stop smoking pills.


rm_puddinghead4 62M
3132 posts
7/26/2009 9:04 am

 I struggled with cigarettes for a long time. I tried patches and other things and while they stopped the cravings from being so strong, it only took one weak moment and I started again. In the end I waited until I was in a really good frame of mind and just stopped. It has been 3 years now and I still have cravings for a smoke but they are not so strong, or so often and they pass quickly. I found the first 6 months very difficult and when I got cravings I made a special effort to busy myself with jobs that made use of both my hands and my mind until I forgot about wanting a cigarette. One thing to remember is that you don't really want the cigarette and that it is just the drug nicotine tricking your mind into believing you do. Good luck with your quest.


marysia4u 68F
15417 posts
7/27/2009 2:06 am
    Quoting rm_puddinghead4:
    I struggled with cigarettes for a long time. I tried patches and other things and while they stopped the cravings from being so strong, it only took one weak moment and I started again. In the end I waited until I was in a really good frame of mind and just stopped. It has been 3 years now and I still have cravings for a smoke but they are not so strong, or so often and they pass quickly. I found the first 6 months very difficult and when I got cravings I made a special effort to busy myself with jobs that made use of both my hands and my mind until I forgot about wanting a cigarette. One thing to remember is that you don't really want the cigarette and that it is just the drug nicotine tricking your mind into believing you do. Good luck with your quest.
Great that you are still a "non smoker."
The Allen Carr book is still sitting on my coffee table un read.
Maybe I should move the things covering it off, so I can see it. Lol
Hopefully in the near future, I can kick that nasty drug nicotine in the arse, and say "I don't need You anymore."


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