Anyone else miss smoking??

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I gave up a good few years ago. When I was a smoker I used to love it, yet spent the entire time wishing I could quit, repeatedly trying and failing.

I don't miss smelling like an ashtray or the expense, yet just recently I'm craving a glass of wine and a ciggie. Are we doomed as ex smokers to always have these feelings?

No. I smoked from the age of 12 to when I was 35. (apart from not smoking during my pregnancies). I'm 63 now and thankfully, my husband and 2 sons have never smoked. I hate the smell of a smoker's breath, hair and clothes.

I’m absolutely fine until I’m out in a pub or bar and am tipsy. Then I’m ratching fags off people like some tramp 😂 I always end up regretting it though but I always was a social smoker and on a normal day I wouldn’t touch cigarettes with a barge pole

But also on a night out it’s about the social aspect - the smoking area is the best place to be and I love the atmosphere. Hate sitting like a lemon while my mates all go off for a fag

I quit 10 years ago too and I miss it SO much. In bed, in the bath, driving, after dinner - and especially after a really stressful day when a cigarette was just magical.

But do you KNOW how much they cost now??

I quit about 7 years ago, have had 2 and a half cigs since then. 2 at funerals, and half on holiday. They were all horrible, as pp says, it's the thought nit the reality. Haven't had a cig in about 3 years.

I do miss it. I miss my 10pm smoke outside, in the dark peace and quiet.

Lived abroad until recently. Cigarettes were cheap and came in flavours. I smoked a Marlboro called Mint Storm. Oh I miss them. However returning back to UK has been good for health and my pocket...might even have enough for the energy bills..

Me too, it was the best one of the day. My H used to bring me a cup of coffee every morning and I'd sit with bed with a coffee and a fag.

Yes I stopped smoking 5 years ago and will never smoke again but I still crave my Silk Cut.

I gave up over 13 years ago, not had one since, and don't like walking behind a smoker smelling their smoke (which happens less and less these days), but sometimes I still would like one. Just now and again. Possibly with a coffee or glass of wine. I did really, really love smoking.

Same. I was never a very heavy smoker and I really admire people who are able to quit and not go back.

I quit 2 years ago and I miss it lots. I don't miss the things you describe and the cost but I absolutely miss having cig to myself to unwind

I do. Know I wouldn't be able to stop at one though so I never give in to the craving.

I quit 16 years ago and all year I'm ok but the minute I get off a plane and on holiday I desperately want one . I bought some about five years ago in Greece because the urge was so bad . Lit up and was almost sick but it happens every year .

Yes definitely, and particularly with an alcoholic drink. My aunt gave 40 years ago but still has a craving every so often !!

I loved smoking! It’s been 8 years and whenever I see my brother, I have one. Then realise I don’t miss it one bit.
I was very much the cigarette and coffee or wine type of gal. I liked the fact it was a ‘bad girl’ thing and unfortunately it took me years to outgrow it. Mind you, smoking suits young people better, it’s a different story when you’re in your 40s with a raspy voice and dry skin.
I can run again, I don’t stink of fags and my skin thanks me for it everyday.

Stopped 30 years ago and don't miss it at all because of the smell.
But I do miss how it kept me slim by killing my appetite and tastebuds.

I stopped 2 years ago. My OH has just been diagnosed with terminal cancer and I'm fighting with my self not to start smoking again!

I was very much 20 + cigarettes a day, for about 15 years , and would smoke everywhere - including bed and even the bath ! It’s bizarre to think of that now, but the point is I absolutely loved smoking.*

Ooh I loved a cigarette in the bath!

I gave up 20 yrs ago but remain a party smoker. I smoke 2-3 times a year eg at the end of weddings, on a big night out with a smoker/smokers etc.
Gives a nice big nicotine hit but I need to neck about half a pint of water immediately after.

I have 1 a week on a Friday evening with a glass of wine. I appreciate it’s still bad but I never got addicted to them.

Yes, I do still have the very occasional one, I had one last weekend, it was amazing.

Stop about 20 years ago. Loved it with a glass of wine when kids where in bed , silk cut, more menthol, consulet menthol!!!! Even had a camel once !!!!

Yes. I gave up 16 years ago but still miss it. Not just smoking itself and the satisfaction it gave, but the fact that I was thin and happy while I smoked (because I smoked).

Almost 18 years for me.

I’m not fond of the smell any more.

That said, I sit out the back with my espresso and my crossword on a fine day and still put my hand out to fumble for my cig packet.

I can never have another because I know I’ll be straight back to it and I don’t think I’d manage to go cold turkey again.

I think if I’d only two weeks left on this earth, I’d be chumming up my old friend to find me Capri menthol slims.

I believe they are banned in Scotland now (and probably everywhere else) so in reality I’d probably just succumb to gin.

I quit 18 years ago, and still miss it at times. Not allowed myself a single cigarette in all that time as I know if I had 1 I'd still want 10! It's not often, there is usually a trigger - Sat on a balcony of an evening while on holiday is one trigger of mine for example.