[Madaya]

Great thread. I gave up smoking over 4 years ago, shortly after my Grandaughter was born (i.e. the Madaya). I hate the things, the stink, the damage. My daughter made a 'young mum proclamation'-No smoking around the baby.
Stopped straight away. Used Nicabate chewies and pills, great stuff. Only trouble is, I'm still using them now, 4 years later. I guess I'm one of those folks who have found giving up smokes is okay, but my addiction is Nicotine. I'm happy with the stuff, in fact, I haven't had a debilitating flu/cold in the 4 years. BP is great and fitness for an almost 50yo is good.
Some folk may bag me for still being hooked! But I can assure you, I am in no way inclinded to smoke. I even gave up the Nico for two weeks recently, but its physcolgical effects where distressing, such is its hold.
Nicotine addiction is different to smoking addiction. Smokers will smoke Labrador if they where desparate. I got high on my first cigarette, and it has stayed with me ever since.