Off topic & small talk: Chatterbox (Page 744)

Royal777 wrote on 17/01/2023 at 16:33:

I had a violent short man flu in early December. Funny enough, this came from my visit to the game store. During the breaks I went smoking in subzero temperatures without a jacket ^^
I lay flat for 3-4 days and thus could not smoke. Supposedly the first days are the hardest to become smoke-free, so it was a spontaneous decision to stop smoking. Cannabis I do not smoke pure, so I had to inevitably also stop, rather teeth grinding instead of unforced At the same time I wanted to stop gambling in Spielos, but that was then too much wanted

Anyway, after the flu I had no desire for the cigarette at all, only in habits. I smoked for more than 20 years, with every coffee, in every break, after every meal, after every shower, while playing.... So to speak it was routine to smoke one at these actions and those were also the hardest moments. Furthermore, there were some stressful minutes, triggered by news, quarrels, etc.. To come down I would have liked to light one, that was already violent....
But it was now only short regular phases of maximum 10 minutes, then everything was good again.

After one week I felt for 1-2 days a completely different breathing, as I still had it from my childhood in memory. Hard to describe, somehow cleaner, clearer... This was in any case very pleasant, something very special!

I also have a much more intense taste than before. At the same time, I also noticed smells more intensely. If you smoke for 20 years and regularly drink coffee, cola or iced tea, then of course this also puts a strain on your teeth. For the first time I noticed this disgusting taste on my teeth at all, which is why I stopped drinking sweet drinks and coffee as well.

I also got rid of a lot of my clothes because I was disgusted by this nicotine smell. Next is still wallpapering, although I rarely smoked in the apartment, so you still perceive the smell. I would not have thought possible, but now I know why some non-smokers feel disgusted by smokers!

Unfortunately, I have not yet gained weight (1.89m / 71kg), my goal is 85 - 90 kg. I have also not necessarily eaten more although the hunger is greater and occurs more often during the day than before.

On the whole I would say the same as you, namely that the withdrawal was psychologically stronger than physically, especially in stressful situations! I hope you continue to stay strong, it is definitely better to live that way!

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