Do you smoke?

I have asthma due to a childhood of passive smoking.

My parents both smoked, and Dad smoked very heavily (100 a day!!!!) Cigarettes were unfiltered in the 1950s. Both parents died of smoking-related illnesses.

Seeing my Dad coughing his heart out every morning was a real turnoff so I've never smoked.

Shinamae

I smoked from the age of about 15 to about 55, obviously something I really regret now but it was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do was giving up smoking, I was actually on Nicorette gum for years. I don’t think I could afford to smoke now as I used to smoke at least 20 a day and my cigarettes are about £10 a packet but saying that I would’ve found a way. I am a recovering alcoholic as well but I have to say I found giving up the booze a lot easier than giving up cigarettes..

Definitely agree with you on that one nearly 16 years sober but giving up the cigs has been a no go as yet

I used to smoke. Ridiculous for someone with asthma. Gave up in 1976, the long hot summer, a chest infection and important professional exams (people were allowed to smoke in an exam then). Husband smokes small cigars and a pipe. Wish he didn’t.

I smoked from the age of about 15 to about 55, obviously something I really regret now but it was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do was giving up smoking, I was actually on Nicorette gum for years. I don’t think I could afford to smoke now as I used to smoke at least 20 a day and my cigarettes are about £10 a packet but saying that I would’ve found a way. I am a recovering alcoholic as well but I have to say I found giving up the booze a lot easier than giving up cigarettes..

Never ever smoked, although when I was young everyone lit up, the staff room was thick with smoke. Must have been a passive smoker- one parent was a heavy smoker, last few years were not good! I had no intention of ending up in such a distressing condition! Died of a smoking related condition , made a massive impact on me !!

No never, my parents were heavy smokers, it stinks, ashtrays are revolting, and most importantly its unhealthy and toxic.

I sometimes smoked menthol cigarettes until I was thirty and having my first child. I never had the desire to smoke again I regret smoking in the first place.

ixion

Will anyone be brave enough here to admit to a 40-a-day Players habit??

I will happily admit to a 20 a day habit probably nearer 15 but hey hon

My late husband and I both smoked from teenage years.

I remember him going for a BUPA medical with his company, and the doctor said I won't ask if you smoke, because I can smell it on your form! My husband was most embarrassed, but we didn't stop smoking.

Unfortunately his health was very badly affected and he then gave up, too late.

ixion

Will anyone be brave enough here to admit to a 40-a-day Players habit??

(Just asking for a friend, y'know!)

I never have but I did give it a go. I used to get butts from the paths and sides of the road when I was about 9 or 10 with a friend. Disgusting when I think about it now.
My two boys socially smoke but I have never seen them do it and I wouldn’t want too.

It’s just important to have it on your medical record. And also might be used to put up a red flag regarding smoking related illnesses. And important that the NHS knows how many people smoke these days. I with I’d never smoked. Gave up years ago but I’m sure it’s affected my breathing.

I smoked one when I was drunk at a hen party in my 20s. I had no idea how to inhale and someone had to give me instructions. I ran to the toilet and threw up. It put me off for life.

Will anyone be brave enough here to admit to a 40-a-day Players habit??

No, it stinks. If it tastes as bad as it smells I’m amazed anybody does it.

Yes. It’s the most awful addiction.
It ploughed loads of cash into the NHS
And all those non smokers are living longer
There is a lot more to it than meets the eye