This is part of a(n off-topic) thread on uk.d-i-y. You may find the
final paragraph interesting?

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In message , Rod
writes
geoff wrote:
In message , "Dave Plowman (News)"
writes
In article ,
dennis@home wrote:

That is why many ex-smokers are so unsympathetic,
they see the losers for what they were and despise them.

Not so - they catch a whiff and want to smoke again. It's one of the most
addictive drugs around and unlike many you never loose the desire for it.
Ever.

It doesn't affect me that way
I've mentally switched into "non-smoker" mode
I don't like the smell any more, it doesn't make me feel like
wanting to smoke
(50 a day two years ago ...)

Agreed - now I hate the smell at a thousand paces...

But, somewhat ironically, giving up appears to precipitate or disclose
thyroid disease. Quite seriously, the nicotine may help to mask and
overcome the lack of thyroid hormone. If you are going to give up, I
suggest that you get your doctor to do a thyroid function test first.


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Si

12) The Second Rule of Expectations
An EXPECTATION is a Premeditated resentment.