| Subject: Re: Smoking For The Sake Of Smoking |
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Will
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Date Posted: 17:08:21 05/23/07 Wed
In reply to:
Cassy
's message, "Re: Smoking For The Sake Of Smoking" on 19:10:17 05/22/07 Tue
Hi Cassy -
Thanks for your response, and I really appreciate you sharing you experience with me. Like everything, there are so many decisions we all make, and I am one who just likes to find things out before making them. Sometimes I admit to an extreme! To date, I have been pretty stable at about 5 a day, and have been pretty happy with that. So far, I cannot say that I have really experienced any obvious or consistent cravings, but sometimes I have felt a little bit of a desire for one, but not overwhelming by any means. If this amount will lead to addiction to some degree, I take your point very seriously that I would have to be very careful at that point. Thanks again Cassy....!
Bill
>Hi Will,
>
>I can't speak for everyone, but that's basically what
>happened to me. I never consciously decided to smoke
>more. I found that when times were stressful I'd
>smoke more because I enjoyed inhaling, the buzz, and
>the relaxation. But then you get used to smoking, you
>don't get the same buzz. Sure, to satisfy a craving,
>especially if you hold out for a while, feels great,
>but without great control, the addiction will take
>over, and you could end up smoking 2 packs a day like
>me, and not enjoying it nearly as much.
>
>So, here is my advice. It is entirely about
>willpower. If you have any doubts about your ability
>to keep smoking at an enjoyable level, you should quit
>now while it's easy. Otherwise, be very careful.
>
>Cassy
>
>>As a new smoker, I wanted to bring up something that I
>>think a lot about, and have briefly discussed with
>>some individuals on the board, for comment or
>>discussion. At this stage, I enjoy the sensation I
>>feel when inhaling, that little buzz that comes after,
>>and the relaxation that then occurs. As time goes on
>>though, I wonder down the road if these enjoyable
>>aspects will still be there and at the same intensity.
>> I guess where I am going is I would not want to be a
>>smoker just for the sake of being a smoker. I would
>>hate the thought of someday being a pack a day smoker
>>(not my plan at this point) who just mindlessly lights
>>away and ends up really not getting much out of 15 of
>>the cigarettes I smoke...what would be the point? If
>>that is the way it usually becomes in the long run,
>>then I do not now about the rest of the board but
>>would turn tail right now and walk away (assuming I
>>could...I have not tried and am not inclined at this
>>point). If that is not the case, I could more easily
>>accept letting it take me where it takes me, as long
>>as it stays enjoyable.
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