Posted by TexasChic on March 8, 2006, at 19:15:35
In reply to Why am i smoking to fight depression, posted by rjlockhart on February 23, 2006, at 16:46:30
Hey Matt. Quitting smoking was the hardest thing I ever had to do (1 1/2 years now). I could still start right back up in a heartbeat if I let myself. Smoking is PLEASURABLE! I still occasionally bum a cig when out drinking, which isn't great, but its better than being the hardcore smoker I was.
I know this probably doesn't mean much - I ignored all warnings from people when I was young - but every day you smoke makes it harder to quit. If you were to quit now while its relatively new to you, it would be unimaginably easier than trying to later later like I did.
I also firmly believe that some people are more inclined to be hopelessly addicted to cigs than others. And people with anxiety like us fall into that category.
Not only is smoking bad for you, but the smell that stays with you isn't too pleasant to non-smokers. And after a while you get discusted with the smell yourself, as well as the taste in your mouth. But guess what, by that time you're addicted! Cigarettes become the enemy! You begin to hate smoking worse than anything else in the world, but you just can't stop! You beat yourself up for being too weak to quit doing something you HATE SO MUCH!!!
All I can do is let you know about my experience. The rest is up to you. And that's the end of my preaching on this subject.
-T
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