tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877328304025412508.post5317866901769297626..comments2023-09-11T18:31:33.242+09:00Comments on The Ghost Letters: I`m on the PatchJon Doehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04479476856726492224noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877328304025412508.post-38663373822798818532009-04-12T07:54:00.000+09:002009-04-12T07:54:00.000+09:00Nicotine is one of the most _addictive_ drugs know...Nicotine is one of the most _addictive_ drugs known.<BR/><BR/>Heroin, however, is a bad comparison. That stuff causes permanent brain damage with every use, so it's bad news even if you AREN'T addicted.<BR/><BR/>Nicotine's ill effects (well, other than the social issues, breath and so on) are largely cumulative and gradual, so it really only harms you much if you use it on a regular basis over a significant period of time. Thus, it really is only a problem because it's so addictive.<BR/><BR/>Still, being off of it is SO much better.<BR/><BR/>Caffeine is almost as addictive as nicotine, but its side-effects are not nearly as bad, especially long term.Jonadabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17960094338418224109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877328304025412508.post-50870051723236114322009-04-04T21:58:00.000+09:002009-04-04T21:58:00.000+09:00Yeah, I am forcing myself to stop smoking. It is t...Yeah, I am forcing myself to stop smoking. It is tough, and I have slipped a few times, but I am still trying.Jon Doehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479476856726492224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877328304025412508.post-32959958808121677872009-04-03T10:10:00.000+09:002009-04-03T10:10:00.000+09:00Hard to imagine you without a smoke, but it's for ...Hard to imagine you without a smoke, but it's for the best...<BR/>Don't give up all your vices, though. Especially not coffee. <BR/>Don't ever give up coffee.<BR/><BR/>For me, it's coffee and gambling.billywesthttp://sevententotokyo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877328304025412508.post-18942123835716956542009-04-02T01:29:00.000+09:002009-04-02T01:29:00.000+09:00A couple of things: you are right that nicotine is...A couple of things: you are right that nicotine is more addictive to opiates (i.e., heroin). Heroine has some nasty side-effects that cause spiraling health issues; nicotine takes years and years of abuse (usually) to cause the most egregious health effects (approx. 10 years).<BR/><BR/>As for the feelings you are having: you can get adjustments to the patch. If it does bother you, you can cut the dosage you are receiving. Even if you do not do it now, you will have to drop the dosages slowly to ween yourself off the patch because you will just replace the addiction from the cigs to the patches! I am not sure if you are getting these OTC or from a doc....<BR/><BR/>Good luck! This is the best way to go.Wholeflafferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03923122826431229024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877328304025412508.post-58853921357418630722009-04-02T00:12:00.000+09:002009-04-02T00:12:00.000+09:00I'm on day 45 with no booze or coffee. I feel stro...I'm on day 45 with no booze or coffee. I feel strong and my fists feel like stones (good).<BR/><BR/>You can beat that shit bro. It takes your money and gives you death on a slowly delivered platter.<BR/><BR/>You the man..beat that shit!!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805296514972091365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877328304025412508.post-76813398084503135542009-04-01T22:48:00.000+09:002009-04-01T22:48:00.000+09:00Get a non-smoking Mrs Ghost. That's more potent th...Get a non-smoking Mrs Ghost. That's more potent than a patch (but ultimately more expensive).Our Man in Abikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915661033105808209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877328304025412508.post-83231062660543366412009-04-01T18:40:00.000+09:002009-04-01T18:40:00.000+09:00Holy shit ! Trying to stop smoking while living in...Holy shit ! Trying to stop smoking while living in tokyo is really brave from you man.<BR/><BR/>Good luck !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com