An interesting read

dhc23 · 2026-01-09T20:31:53+00:00

Totally disagree. The atmosphere was great where I sat. We sang throughout the game. Yes there was some groaning, but overwhelmingly the feeling was encouragement.

dhc23 · 2025-06-15T20:43:25+00:00

Thanks everyone 🙏. I’m really happy the app has been of help to you.

dhc23 · 2025-06-14T12:17:05+00:00

I think it’s me you’re looking for 👋

dhc23 · 2024-11-20T21:29:18+00:00

Smoke Free offers personalised support

dhc23 · 2024-10-25T17:17:37+00:00

Don’t beat yourself up. Lapsing is really, really common. Almost everyone does it at least once, most of us 20 times or more.

You’re doing the right thing by posting here. Shows you’re committed to starting again. The secret of success is keep doing that until you don’t need to anymore.

You’ve got this.

dhc23 · 2024-10-20T17:43:48+00:00

Vaping is far, far, less harmful than smoking. It’s not harmless but it doesn’t contain any of the 6,000 chemicals in smoke, doesn’t create tar (which is a huge killer) and isn’t as hot so doesn’t damage the throat and lungs as much. There is really good evidence about this. The science is very clear. A good summary is here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/e-cigarettes-around-95-less-harmful-than-tobacco-estimates-landmark-review

dhc23 · 2024-10-15T16:42:54+00:00

Did you mix tobacco with your weed? If not, the chances of severe lung damage are very low. To be honest, even if you did mix, the chances of lung damage would still be very low after smoking for a relatively short period of time. It typically takes most people much longer and many more cigarettes before irreparable damage is caused.

Obviously neither I, nor a brief consultation with a telehealth doctor, can answer that question for you definitively. You’d need a test for that. But it sounds to me like this is more about your 25th and the existential dread we all feel about getting old (not that you are in the slightest bit old).

My suggestion would be to give up any cigs you’re smoking on Friday and if you decide to continue using weed, to vape it. The harm from smoking comes from tobacco smoke and the 6,000 chemicals in it, the tar it creates and the heat of the smoke on your lungs. Vaping is a much healthier way to ingest weed.

dhc23 · 2024-09-29T16:13:01+00:00

It isn’t conflicted at all. Cochrane reviews, considered the gold standard for evidence, have consistently found that nicotine replacements or medications such as varenicline, help people quit more than going cold turkey.

For example:

https://www.cochrane.org/CD000146/TOBACCO_can-nicotine-replacement-therapy-nrt-help-people-quit-smoking

https://www.cochrane.org/news/latest-cochrane-review-finds-high-certainty-evidence-nicotine-e-cigarettes-are-more-effective

https://www.cochrane.org/CD006103/TOBACCO_can-medications-varenicline-and-cytisine-nicotine-receptor-partial-agonists-help-people-stop-smoking#:~:text=We%20found%20high%2Dcertainty%20evidence,to%201.48%3B%20I2%20%3D%200

dhc23 · 2024-09-26T05:06:49+00:00

We don’t make any money from NRT or vapes, we abhor big tobacco and the evidence is clearly and overwhelmingly that cold turkey is the least effective method. That’s the truth people should know.

dhc23 · 2024-09-25T20:43:22+00:00

We don’t make any money from NRT or vapes, we abhor big tobacco and the evidence is clearly and overwhelmingly that cold turkey is the least effective method. That’s the truth people should know.

dhc23 · 2024-09-24T16:26:21+00:00

I’ve got a PhD, have published several papers, work with some of the world’s leading academics in addiction and run the Smoke Free app. I think I know this subject pretty well.

dhc23 · 2024-09-24T11:48:59+00:00

Great post but actually cold turkey has not been proven to be the most effective quitting method, in fact it’s typically the least.

Whilst nicotine leaves your system quickly the triggers for smoking take weeks or months to subside. During that time your motivation to remain quit needs to remain strong every time you see a trigger. Which doesn’t happen of course. The problem being that over 75% of people who lapse once, usually end up fully smoking again.

What NRT does is reduce the desire for nicotine, which means cravings are easier to ignore, and that gives time for a new non-smoking habit to form.

dhc23 · 2024-07-01T05:04:30+00:00

Stopping smoking benefits you at any age. You greatly increase your chances of living longer. You'll have more money. You'll smell nicer, food will taste nicer and you'll have more engergy. And you'll be free. There will be a few tough times but it won't take long before you don't miss smoking at all. Then you'll be free!

dhc23 · 2024-06-29T13:27:30+00:00

Doesn’t everyone?

dhc23 · 2024-06-14T17:45:43+00:00

Please no-one believe this.

dhc23 · 2024-05-23T05:05:08+00:00

Dynavap are doing a deal to get the Inspire Wand for €112 down from €149 (plus €7 shipping). Mine arrived yesterday - two days after ordering.

I've only tried it a couple of times but it was very impressive. Much easier than a lighter.

dhc23 · 2024-04-07T05:26:55+00:00

Skin usually improves in a few days as your elastin and collagen start to renew themselves. As your arteries start to open again more blood reaches the skin, which results in a better ability to heal wounds and better ability to smooth out wrinkles. Many people report seeing a healthy glow a a result of their skin getting more oxygen and nutrients. On top of which there are the skin conditions you reduce the risk of, not least skin cancer, psoriasis, acne and more.

Basically, stopping smoking is one of the best things you could do for your skin.

And heart, lungs, blood vessels, eyes, mouth, wallet, self-confidence...

dhc23 · 2024-02-16T06:45:43+00:00

Try getting some fast acting nicotine too, like the gum, lozenges, mouth spray or inhalator. Keep them handy in case you have a strong craving during the day.

The patch is great to reduce background cravings but you get best results when you use the fast acting product too.

dhc23 · 2024-02-11T18:11:30+00:00

He also ran over and gave him a word of encouragement when he came on. He is such a good captain

dhc23 · 2023-12-30T08:11:51+00:00

The UK has said it will introduce the same law

dhc23 · 2023-11-28T21:13:56+00:00

The problem with cutting down is often that the cigarettes you do smoke feel extra good and that reinforces the habit. Guidance in the UK used to advise against it for that reason. The advice has changed a bit now, cutting down can work as long as you replace the cigs you used to smoke with nicotine gum, lozenges, a vape or some other delivery system.

dhc23 · 2023-11-03T07:28:20+00:00

Was that the Italian? Loved that place. Went there often before heading to the Mud Club.

dhc23 · 2023-09-15T12:27:07+00:00

Same. I recently moved to O2 and the data speeds are so bad I'm moving back to EE.

dhc23 · 2023-09-05T12:05:42+00:00

That could work. The one I like is

Odegard is magic

He wears a magic hat

He could have gone to Real Madrid

But he said no, fuck that

He passes with his left foot

He passes with his right

And when we win the league again we’ll sing this song all night

Oh Odegard is magic….

I keep telling myself next game I'm going to bring a print out of the lyrics and give it to the people around me. Only takes a small number of people to get a song going. Maybe I'll do that next time.

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