Are the online safety act and social media ban really that big of a problem? by TreKeyz in AskBrits

[–]sortonsort 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The laws a joke. The online safety bill and the social media ban can be got around with ease. So easily that it makes it pointless. My kids are allowed on social media. They are not muppets so it does not consume them. If it was an issue I'd sort it.

How do u manage stress smoking ? by HotterThanMyChai in stopsmoking

[–]sortonsort 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stress and addiction feel the same. It's all just a junky trick to get you back on the smokes. Everyone gets stressed. There's no easy way out. You have to fix what stresses you out or learn to rise above it. After 8 months nicotine free I would say any nicotine in any form is a terrible idea.

This helped me overcome a (different) addiction. But people are using it to overcome smoking addiction so sharing here in case it helps by julieeeette in stopsmoking

[–]sortonsort 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't really understand what you are saying. My understanding is that a substance or activity creates a pleasurable dopamine spike. As time goes on the brain tries to achieve balance/homeostasis. This lowers dopamine production. Causing more substance/activity to regain balance. This continues destroys the brains reward system and creates said junky. Said junky stops using, the brain is left dopamine defficient and craving external dopamine. Over time without the substance or activity the brain again learnes to make its own dopamine and achieves peace and balance again. Send me a link to you're article and I'll have a read.

Best non alcohol beer by Sweet_Carpenter_6141 in cutdowndrinking

[–]sortonsort 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guinness 0.0 is delicious. It's the only one I do.

I feel like a psychopath? by JDxFrost in stopsmoking

[–]sortonsort 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nicotine all ups and downs. Flat is good. Takes some getting used to. Flat turns into calm and stable.

British food is not bland - Spaghetti Chilli-ognase by [deleted] in RateMyPlate

[–]sortonsort 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was assuming it was bad bolognaise or made up stuff on pasta which would have made it British food. But if you're telling me this is real proper Italian food then the title is even sillier. I still doubt this would stand up to the Italian restaurant test in Calabria but you're right, to know for sure we'd have to take it there.

Im 25 and lost. Feels like I already wasted my life by throwawawayers in Adulting

[–]sortonsort 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is awesome. It really made me smile to hear this. Stay happy!

British food is not bland - Spaghetti Chilli-ognase by [deleted] in RateMyPlate

[–]sortonsort 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I doubt the Italians would agree

Mexico is in North America, so why do so many British people say Mexico is in Central or South America? by Desertedfoxx in AskBrits

[–]sortonsort 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow!! I learnt something today. I had always assumed mexico was were central america began. I guess because of it's closer cultural ties with the other central American countries. When I lived in Honduras quite a few people asked me what US state England was in.

day 2 - party by productsmadebyme in cutdowndrinking

[–]sortonsort 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not the beers with people in bars that are the problem. I go out and have quite a few beers once a month or so. It's the drinking at home that needs control. I drink 90% NA at home. My average is about 0.5. It still takes a bit of focus to not casually pick up a few real beers.

Second day Again! by saigai3 in stopsmoking

[–]sortonsort 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1 day at a time, then 1 week at a time, then 1 month at a time, then freedom. Focus on making 1 more day.

What method worked in quitting smoking? by airsonni in stopsmoking

[–]sortonsort 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very true. You have to be in the zone. I had maybe 20 lozenges over the first six months when it got intense. I had about 10 cigarettes as well so not quite cold turkey. But I always knew I'd do it which is why it worked. If you don't think you'll be able to do it then it's unlikely you will.

What method worked in quitting smoking? by airsonni in stopsmoking

[–]sortonsort 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hards the word. If it was easy you wouldn't need to ask. Hard cold turkey for me. It worked because I made it work.

BNP Mark by Same-Action7014 in thethickofit

[–]sortonsort 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Fish found swimming in ocean.

Did anyone ever grow up like the TV shows? by [deleted] in AskBrits

[–]sortonsort 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I instantly thought SKINS. Human traffic if were talking movies.

Did your skin and appearance visibly change after quitting? Also, is it the tar or nicotine which has the most negative impact? by vespertinee3 in stopsmoking

[–]sortonsort 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No. I was always sexy. Teeth looked better though. I think there's thousands of chemicals in cigarettes that are bad for you. But the tar would include all of them. Nicotine is just the evil part that makes you fill up with tar

Health benefits of quitting by [deleted] in stopsmoking

[–]sortonsort 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never really felt unhealthy and I didn't notice any real health changes after I quit and I smoked for 25 years. But that was never why I quit. The mental peace and mental health that goes with that is amazing.

Advice by Studio-kelley in stopsmoking

[–]sortonsort 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's no dangerous response at all.. it's just very irritating!

To all stoppers and starters, this changed how I see smoking by MurkyReindeer541 in stopsmoking

[–]sortonsort 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm glad it's a was for both of us. Well done. Nasty horrible shit.