Nicotine - the most insidious substance

[Robdemanc]

I started smoking at 15 and assumed I would do it only for a few years until I came to my senses. However, it is such an addictive substance that I cannot stop at all. I have given in to it now (at 40) and don't think I will ever stop. I actually like to smoke, but i think I smoke far too much. And its so expensive. I always have a memory of walking home from school one day with a cigarrette in my hand and an old man passed me and said: "Those things will kill you. You are stupid for doing it." I didn't reply but remember his words. I only wish I could go back and take that mans advice before the nicotine took control of my brain receptors. It's the good advice that you just can't take! Like rain on your wedding day!

[Gareth Roberts]

That is very true. Smoking is highly addictive and I'm sure it can work either way for someone with Aspergers - they either hate it all together or because of higher stress levels they may be more prone to picking up the habit.

I wish you every success in quitting!

[gazmcfaz]

its true, its ridiculously addictive, and im guessing you probably pick one out the packet whenever you're stressed out or worried? Dont beat yourself up over it, loads of people find quitting hard but it can be done, i smoked for a year and a half, now quit over 9 months ago. I found whenever i wanted one I would just try to imagine myself in the future, hacking up pleghm and with a nasty smokers cough. After a few weeks it got easier, and I found weight lifting and walking helped me loads, that might be an idea if you could do that