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Date Posted: 16:51:34 05/24/07 Thu
In reply to:
Will
's message, "Re: Oops" on 17:41:54 05/23/07 Wed
Will,
I think I've been fortunate so far that the addiction factor hasn't been as strong in me as some people. Don't get me wrong, I'm definitely addicted, but for some reason I can control it somewhat. I don't get the unusually strong cravings that some people do that drive them crazy if they can't smoke. I can go for hours sometimes and not think anything about it. Must be something about my body chemistry.
However, I have to admit that might be about to change. In the last six months I've gone from 12-15 per day to closer to 20 per day and I'm getting the urge to smoke a bit more frequently. I still have confidence that I can keep a handle on it though. I guess time will tell, eh?
Best wishes,
Rita
>Hi Rita -
>
>LOL! I thought I did have a name change there for a
>second. First, I really appreciate your answer, as
>this was a really important question for me. It is
>really helpful to be able to ask this of someone who
>has been a smoker for several years, and reassuring to
>hear that at least the inhaling part still feels nice
>after the amount of time that you have been smoking.
>At this stage, it is what I enjoy the most, and that
>is why this was such an important question for me to
>ask. I know from the discussion that there are some
>things to watch out for in the future, especially
>intake, but it seems you have been able to control
>things to a level you are comfortable with. Has this
>been difficult for you in any way, and is it a matter
>of will power for you? Also, I know that addiction
>can happen, and was wondering if that was difficult at
>first for you in any way, or is it something that
>gradually happens? I know it might be different for
>different people and I accept that, but I was curious
>and I hope you do not mind me asking.
>
>Thanks again for your response Rita...really
>appreciate it!
>
>Will (or Bill...either is fine)
>
>>>Sorry, Will, I called you Cassie. Had been reading
>>her post and had her name in my head. Please forgive
>>me.
>>
>>Rita
>>
>>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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