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If you smoke, how many a day do u smoke

98 replies

Kayleeangel123 · 12/09/2023 10:23

Just wondering how many u typically smoke a day

OP posts:
VeridicalVagabond · 12/09/2023 17:05

Smoked in my 20's, probably 20 a day or so, gave up at 27 to support my dad who was also quitting.

Now just have the occasional special occasion cigar.

Scottishflower65 · 12/09/2023 17:08

40 a day. Long term smoker. Yet my skin is good with a lot less wrinkles than many of my age who don’t smoke, I go to the gym every day, lift heavy weights, do 40 mins cardio most days, my resting heart rate, blood pressure, cardio recovery and VO2 max etc are all extremely heathy. Never had any health problems.

Meadowflower2023 · 12/09/2023 17:09

Just a couple now on the odd occasion that I'm out out and get shit faced (sorry Your Royal Judgement Folk, I drink too!) I used to smoke around 10/12 a day but haven't done that for around 22 years.. the want has never gone away for me and I love it when I get a waft of passive smoke when out and about, tragic but true!

TastesLikeStrawberriesOnASummerEvening · 12/09/2023 17:10

I smoke one a day, first thing in the morning, then vape.
I was a 20+ a day smoker until a couple of years ago.

MyPurpleHeart · 12/09/2023 17:11

I think the non smokers need to scroll on and not comment, I'm sure the smokers know the risks. Like having a high BMI, or drinking a few glasses of wine every night. Most things in life come with risks no need to make people feel bad about it

Coming from a non smoker!

Scottishflower65 · 12/09/2023 17:13

@MyPurpleHeart love your reply. Very balanced.

SaturdayGiraffe · 12/09/2023 17:14

Would be interesting to hear from any non-smokers living with heavy smokers. Big tobacco companies are so clever with marketing, it's amazing to see how they've rolled out vaping to lure in the next generation. I don't think our rickety legislation system can ever keep up.

Pleasenowthatsenough · 12/09/2023 17:14

GarlicGrace · 12/09/2023 15:35

Supposedly cutting down from 40. Most weeks I'm still averaging 35.
Yes, I'm sure I stink.
Yes, my lungs are a disaster.
No, I can't afford it.
I own a bazillion NRTs, books and hypno recordings.
My name is Garlic and I'm an addict.

Garlic you’ll get there one day. I was just the same and despaired of ever kicking the habit. Just keep on trying, no matter how many times you fail, don’t ever give up trying to give up! 😄

NoraLuka · 12/09/2023 17:16

5-10 a day at the most. If I’m stressed/on a night out it’s more. I know it’s not good but my BMI is fine and I can run 10K in just over an hour. Also, my DM died at 60 despite never smoking, DDad is fine at 75 despite smoking 20 a day since he was 16, and I’m at high risk of developing the same thing Mum died of so what the hell.

aswellascanbeexpected · 12/09/2023 17:22

One, or sometimes two a day. I don't think I've ever smoked more than 6 in a day. And I've gone long periods (years) of not smoking.
It is a stupid habit.

TastesLikeStrawberriesOnASummerEvening · 12/09/2023 17:31

Pleasenowthatsenough · 12/09/2023 17:14

Garlic you’ll get there one day. I was just the same and despaired of ever kicking the habit. Just keep on trying, no matter how many times you fail, don’t ever give up trying to give up! 😄

I only gave up by vaping.
I still have my one every morning, but after that I vape.
I have no intention of giving up vaping either.

HelpMeGetThrough · 12/09/2023 17:31

Devilsmommy · 12/09/2023 14:53

Good grief the responses of some make me laugh. I'm a 25 a day smoker. Roll ups 😁

Bloody hell. I smoke rollies and reckon I'd be off my nut if I had 25 in a day. 😁

Don't know how many I have, it varies. I have to take strong painkillers, so for a couple of hours after that, I don't have any, as I'm feeling pretty stoned.

Devilsmommy · 12/09/2023 17:41

HelpMeGetThrough · 12/09/2023 17:31

Bloody hell. I smoke rollies and reckon I'd be off my nut if I had 25 in a day. 😁

Don't know how many I have, it varies. I have to take strong painkillers, so for a couple of hours after that, I don't have any, as I'm feeling pretty stoned.

🤣🤣 been on strong painkillers myself past few days but still gotta have my rollies

PaulaZackMayo · 12/09/2023 17:42

Thehuntess · 12/09/2023 17:01

You are all right it is judgy

Do you like that about yourself?

Daftasabroom · 12/09/2023 17:43

Kayleeangel123 · 12/09/2023 10:23

Just wondering how many u typically smoke a day

I was 20+ per day. Xanax sorted it for me. You have to be zero smoke from them on.

HelpMeGetThrough · 12/09/2023 17:43

🤣🤣 been on strong painkillers myself past few days but still gotta have my rollies

I might pre-roll and give it a try later. 😁

ShadyPaws · 12/09/2023 17:44

I was on 30 a day (smoked for 20 years but quit with a vape)
If anyone does want to try and quit with a vape, I managed it by virtually attaching it to my face for 24hrs and that was the longest I had done without a cigarette ever so I carried on
I occasionally smoke on nights out but I don't then get a craving to start again

Devilsmommy · 12/09/2023 17:56

HelpMeGetThrough · 12/09/2023 17:43

🤣🤣 been on strong painkillers myself past few days but still gotta have my rollies

I might pre-roll and give it a try later. 😁

You won't regret it 😉😁

sawnotseen · 12/09/2023 18:04

About 15 a day. Didn't smoke at all when I was pregnant but that was many moons ago. Current partner doesn't smoke so I'm smiling less

Mammma91 · 12/09/2023 18:10

Former smoker, between 10-15 a day. Stopped when pregnant 5 years ago. Started again and then moved onto vapes, fell pregnant 9 weeks ago and stopped (they made me gag!). I’m sure you don’t need me to recommend you stop, but I saved over £240 a month.

Scottishflower65 · 12/09/2023 18:33

Why do people think a vape is better?

Scottishflower65 · 12/09/2023 18:40

Also I note I’ve said perfectly healthy so far at close to 60 - in fact a whole lot more for my age according to my Apple Watch plus regular private health screening stats etc, everything points to athletic health stats. Not sure why some previous posters point to health indicators as, with say weight or drinking or whatever, it really depends?

AngryGreasedSantaCatcus · 12/09/2023 18:43

20 a day. Why?

Palindrone · 12/09/2023 18:44

Are we talking joints here or just tobacco?

BarelyLiterate · 12/09/2023 18:44

When I was a smoker, I smoked about 5 a day, all in the evening with & usually a beer or two. I quit 12 years ago.

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