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ailsagirl

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30. Not in the slightest!!

Fri Oct 1, 2021, 09:52 PM

Oct 2021

Really!

I did smoke but, for some odd reason, I was never addicted. I know, I know, you'll say "Oh sure" but it's true.

I never had even one puff since that summer day back in 1993 when I smoked my last one. And never felt I needed one. In fact, I cannot stand the smell so I always look for an escape if ever confronted with the smoke.

My mom and brother are the same way.

BUT whether or not one is addicted doesn't matter, of course, since the damage to the body happens regardless.

Forgot to mention that back when I did smoke, I never smoked when I was alone. I know-- weird. It was only when I went out with friends that I did.

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Any ex-smokers miss smoking? [View all] RFCalifornia Oct 2021 OP

Nope. Gave it up in 1983, and never looked back... secondwind Oct 2021 #1

I hope I can do that someday RFCalifornia Oct 2021 #5

It's been 29 years for me Glorfindel Oct 2021 #2

Thanks! I've been on a number of other progressive sites RFCalifornia Oct 2021 #6

Hey! We have the same fatal diagnosis dream! zanana1 Oct 2021 #40

Of course, but I've never given up alcohol Glorfindel Oct 2021 #41

Never. nancy1942 Oct 2021 #3

Oh, my! secondwind Oct 2021 #4

No... Mike Nelson Oct 2021 #7

Mr Lake quit 20 years ago and joneses for one everyday. LakeArenal Oct 2021 #8

Yep. I still like the smell of cigarette smoke. Haven't smoked in sinkingfeeling Oct 2021 #9

Confession: I smoke a cigar every year RFCalifornia Oct 2021 #10

Every so often something triggers a craving for a cigarette... TreasonousBastard Oct 2021 #11

Keep it up RFCalifornia Oct 2021 #18

Smoke free for three years this time Yonnie3 Oct 2021 #12

Please, stay that way RFCalifornia Oct 2021 #13

Quit 45 years ago, I still like the smell of fresh lit cigarettes LeftInTX Oct 2021 #14

THAT'S ME!!! RFCalifornia Oct 2021 #15

30 years for me. Still embarrassed I ever got hooked. Detest smell now. Hoyt Oct 2021 #16

It smells horrible when you're smoking it RFCalifornia Oct 2021 #17

No offense but, for me, the smell is nauseating ailsagirl Oct 2021 #32

Nope. It's been something like 20 years or so. It never even crosses my mind anymore. Binkie The Clown Oct 2021 #19

me Skittles Oct 2021 #20

Not until you mentioned it! Haha MLAA Oct 2021 #21

Sorry RFCalifornia Oct 2021 #27

Yes. Five years now--I had a pulmonary embolism from a leg blood clot. (DVT) panader0 Oct 2021 #22

I quit about 40 years ago maybe more rurallib Oct 2021 #23

Thank you n/t RFCalifornia Oct 2021 #26

No, not even. Tikki Oct 2021 #24

After I had quit using meds I bought herbal smokes. Every time I wanted applegrove Oct 2021 #25

It's been 35 yrs, & last wagon fall was 22 yrs ago. peacebuzzard Oct 2021 #28

I cannot remember MuseRider Oct 2021 #29

Not in the slightest!! ailsagirl Oct 2021 #30

Never. Xoan Oct 2021 #31

Not this time. dickthegrouch Oct 2021 #33

Once in a while. Lady Freedom Returns Oct 2021 #34

This is a very interesting thread. 3catwoman3 Oct 2021 #35

I haven't smoked in twenty years. twin_ghost Oct 2021 #36

I quit May 2nd 2005.......I do like that trace of smoke with the first puff though from someone a kennedy Oct 2021 #37

Quit in 76. I still dream that I'm smoking! Floyd R. Turbo Oct 2021 #38

I miss snoking and I haven't quit yet. :-( Raven Oct 2021 #39

I quit again in March MustLoveBeagles Oct 2021 #42

No left-of-center2012 Oct 2021 #43