Cigarette Smokers

[addie pray]

Circling back to this to let y’all know I still smoke a pack a day of Kool green shorts.

stopppppp


i only smoke when i skate or im at work. spirits preferred.

[Switch360flip]

https://youtu.be/lJS5iZF6Npg?si=0rdcDpjlm2_Sa_KY

[spooky electric]

I never smoked cigarettes as such but did not realise how addicted to nicotine I was through smoking spun weed.

I quit buying tobacco for my weed in 2020 after about 10 years.

I LOVE smoking though. If I did start smoking cigarettes, I would smoke so much. Smoking is a great meditation for me; focused breathing, having a moment to myself, not talking - I wish it were good for you.

[turdtastic]

I never smoked cigarettes as such but did not realise how addicted to nicotine I was through smoking spun weed.

I quit buying tobacco for my weed in 2020 after about 10 years.

I LOVE smoking though. If I did start smoking cigarettes, I would smoke so much. Smoking is a great meditation for me; focused breathing, having a moment to myself, not talking - I wish it were good for you.

I feel this so hard.
Well kinda. It’s been about 12 years since I dropped it.
Deal with the wife was that I’d quit when I want (she binge smoked, but bitched about my daily habit) or when she got pregnant. Then soomebody had to go and get themselves knocked up, so I quit (Yes, kid is mine). I missed/craved it for so long, then that went away; then I wanted to want to smoke.
Nowadays I enjoy a tinge of secondhand smoke, or might actually smoke one if I’m SUUUUPER wasted, but that’s been a minute.
Watching someone enjoying a solo cig takes me back and wish I could too.
Fuckin coffee and cigs for breakfast, mmmmmm….

[LeDave]

Been smoking since 21, I am now 34. I roll my own cigarettes. Menthol for me.

[MOE SYZLAK]

shout out to all the homies who have ever let me bum a smoke at the bar. When end times are here I will happily repay you all with what ever resources I will have collected.

[Blind Fisherman]

Trying to get away from it after falling back in, but these goddamned Marlboro 27s keep calling me like a siren at sea.

[JoseCansnake0]

I smoked for 15 years. I rolled my own ones also, but my wife pissed me off to quit it. To be honest, it's a damn hard task for me. I switched now to Zyn. Is anyone here also on it? Some opinions?

I smoked in my 20's, then found chew (was a chef, never had to leave the kitchen!). I quit a few times with nicotine gum, and have now found myself steadily on the ON nicotine pouches. They're much smaller than zyn, and cheaper.

I've quit nicotine for a year or more numerous times, but a moment of weakness (one chew, one cigar, etc) always draws me back in.

[50mm]

I used to smoke out of boredom but pretty much stopped by 21. I bought a pack once, when I got the urge years ago and wasn't into it after 1. A few years ago in my early 30s hanging out with old friends and social smoking for a couple months, if that and nothing after. Then last year out of nowhere formed a habit in a single night. I blame it on watching too many interrogations of Russians and watching Sopranos for the first time (Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in). I quit for a month a couple times and again soon after would pick it up, and even seeing my cardio get worse on my apple watch. I never focused on the actual effects of nicotine before that to be honest, and it was the first time I ever was smoking out of stress, on my lunch, craving it all day. That shit is no joke. It's been just over a month but I've moved and I can't be smoking around the people I'm with and am not dealing with as much stress. I still think about it sometimes but the cravings are greatly reduced for me after a couple days and not bad at all. Even when I got horrible fucking sick with covid I was burning those mother fuckers. Fuck that bitch ass nicotine.

[ok boomer]

I have been hella smoking and it is still great

[skate_or_dingus]

 I'm in an abusive relationship with the darts.

[slaab900turbo]

I quit 6 years ago and really miss it lately. I’m in California and can’t get real menthols anyway.

[LeDave]

I quit 6 years ago and really miss it lately. I’m in California and can’t get real menthols anyway.

Here in Minnesota, I can't get it in Bloomington but Eden Prairie is just 4 minutes away and they supply menthol. I have a feeling they're going to try to ban it statewide eventually.

[G raham]

anyone fuck with zyns/pouches/whatever theyre called? makes me completely forget about vaping actually so stoked on them. down to like 5 puffs a day as opposed to every minute it felt like. honestly so stoked, given me a full new lease on life

[ok boomer]

New favorite is hittin the weed vape then smoking an American Spirit as its dessert. Delicious

[TerryFunk]

Smoked for about 10 years straight. Started on Black & Milds, and then progressed to Newport Red Shorts because they used to be super cheap. Eventually they ended up being more expensive than Marb Reds so I switched to Marb. Last cig I smoked which was about a month or so ago was a Lucky Strike red, which are very similar to Newport Reds.

Most of the homies back then smoked though. We’d all be bumming off each other based on who had the most full pack. Cigs I liked which I never bought myself were Yellow & Teal American Spirits & Camel Turkish Blend. If we were stuck out in the boonies at a party and I was all out one of the homies would grace me with an L&M or a Pall Mall. Not my preferred choice but when you’re drunk and want a cigarette you’ll smoke anything.

I’ve quit smoking and picked up a vape a few times. I prefer the cig, but it’s much easier to vape at work and at home.

[Jim and Dan]

Smoked Marlboro 27s/Camel Reds for 10 years and once I moved to a state where they are $12 a pack, switched to RYO or PYO cigarettes until I finally made the switch full-time to the vape (yes I'm aware I look like a total ass-clown, but have a small, discreet refillable unit just so I'm not walking around with this giant tank mod puffing big clouds like a choo-choo train). It's been probably 5 or 6 years since I had a legitimate pack cigarette but lately the Marlboro Man and Joe Camel have been tag-teaming my mind, telling me how delicious it would be to have an actual cigarette with a cup of black coffee or espresso (shots of heroin or cocaine are just out of the question these days). I feel like one of these days I'll break down and buy a pack for the nostalgia of it, plus cigarettes make you look cool as hell.

[Shifty Flip]

New favorite is hittin the weed vape then smoking an American Spirit as its dessert. Delicious

I haven’t smoked since the day my son was born. I held him and realized my shirt just smelled horrible. Quit on the spot.  But I really really miss rolling Js with my blue Spirit loose tobacco.  7 years later and I still feel some kinda way about it.

[swellbowed]

I recently quit smoking cigs at the beginning of the year and it's been one of the best things. I had to vape for awhile to ween myself off and now I've essentially quit vaping and starting using Zyn's. Toothpicks help with the oral fixation as well. Feeling pretty healthy lately and noticed that I've had more breath and an easier time breathing lately. Would recommend Zyn's to anyone who is trying to quit. Eventually I want to quit those as well but not rushing myself as everything takes time but happy to be making some progress

[DarthDingusMaximus]

I used to smoke out of boredom but pretty much stopped by 21. I bought a pack once, when I got the urge years ago and wasn't into it after 1. A few years ago in my early 30s hanging out with old friends and social smoking for a couple months, if that and nothing after. Then last year out of nowhere formed a habit in a single night. I blame it on watching too many interrogations of Russians and watching Sopranos for the first time (Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in). I quit for a month a couple times and again soon after would pick it up, and even seeing my cardio get worse on my apple watch. I never focused on the actual effects of nicotine before that to be honest, and it was the first time I ever was smoking out of stress, on my lunch, craving it all day. That shit is no joke. It's been just over a month but I've moved and I can't be smoking around the people I'm with and am not dealing with as much stress. I still think about it sometimes but the cravings are greatly reduced for me after a couple days and not bad at all. Even when I got horrible fucking sick with covid I was burning those mother fuckers. Fuck that bitch ass nicotine.

I feel this deeply, I use to smoke when I was 13 and it was on and off here and there it wasn't till 20's that it was a habit. The weird thing is when you get around people who smoke or anything that's awful for you and you break away from it there's a realization that why'd you start in the first place..... Same thing with drugs and drinking for me, I was just trying to be numb and cool without reading between the lines.

[fakiefs180]

Bringing this thread back from the graveyard.

I haven't smoked a cigarette in 22 days. I feel hella depressed and feel like I am getting a cold. My mood is unbearable on some days and I made my girlfriend angry this morning. Every person on the planet is annoying and I feel tired half of the day. Telling my workplace that I need a break from working amd all those social interactions. Going to the doctor tomorrow. It's great that I can breathe better now and generally feel a bit healthier.. but my mental well being is really bad. It feels like am falling in a deep hole right now.

I kinda fear that I have some unsolved mental problems which are now coming to light. Because the cigarettes distracted me from crucial thinking about myself, similar to drugs and alcohol. Shouldn't it be easier after three weeks? I kinda wanna go to the gas station and get cigarettes but it probably won't feel that great to smoke again after that long time. And then I am even more disappointed in myself when I smoke again.

[GaryDahLegend]

i managed to quit by keeping them on me and just telling myself no each time the urge hit me. not a definitive NEVER AGAIN one time, just a bunch of small no's.

relative to how young you started, how long and how much you've smoked, it'll take time to adjust to the absence. just keep in mind that it's a temporary phase. chug coffee, take a drag of air through your fingers, let your brain work itself out. let the horror wash over you. and be stoked on all the money you save.

I've seen elderly people with copd, that's if a stroke or heart attack doesn't get you first. No thanks.

[Tear Up a Trick]

Quitting smoking was hard for me but not as hard as quitting coffee

[Sincerity]

I kinda fear that I have some unsolved mental problems which are now coming to light. Because the cigarettes distracted me from crucial thinking about myself, similar to drugs and alcohol.

I had this experience. I smoked from 13 to 35. After quitting, I realized that I had used "going out for a smoke" as a way to avoid any sort of anxiety-inducing event or interaction. Without having a smoke break excuse, I found myself sticking around longer and getting way more anxious/irritable. Once I realized what was missing, I started excusing myself and just not smoking. After establishing that pattern so I could have some sense of control over the situation, I eventually needed to get some counseling to try to address the core anxiety issues.

I wish you well on your journey. Quitting was hard and continues to present challenges a couple times a year.

[Marion Stoked]

"6. Maybe 12."


Spirits in the US

Pueblo or Spirit pouches in Europe

Been at it for awhile now. It's both a vice and device. It's crazy the attitude Americans have towards it (especially now), so in the US, I subconciously use it to filter out people who I know I wouldn't want to be around. "Yea, you're doing your passive aggresive cough, but you eat Mcdonalds. Get over yourself."

Let me tell you, American women do not fuck with cigarette smokers. Ironically I tend to always attract women who are vehemently against it. The puritanical streak is insane. Which is a bummer, because you ever see a beautiful woman with a nicely timed cigarette? Chills.

*To me, there's something romantic about it. Coffee and a cigarette on a snowy day, late night convos over smokes, having time to think and be alone, that first one after two glasses of wine when that fresh night air hits the nostrils, with a book, during a chess game, after a session, etc. Even before I started, there was just something comforting about the smell. Funny how that works.

Oh, and always properly dispose of your butts.



*Edit: SURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: Smoking Causes Lung Cancer, Heart Disease, And May Complicate Pregnancy

[Slimeone]

Gives you cancer, doesn't get you high. Such appeal!

[Tear Up a Trick]

[Marion Stoked]

Smoking is romantic. Funny how that works.

Haha. Exactly. This is what I'm referring to. And it's always in some weird passive aggresive way, which I find odd.

[Dante Bichette]

 

Gives you cancer, doesn't get you high. Such appeal!

Everything gives you cancer nowadays dude quit being a pretentious bitch.

[Lame_Fella]

I’m actually going to start smoking cigarettes again in an effort to quit vaping because quitting cigarettes cold turkey was way easier than quitting vaping cold turkey.