Do you smoke cigarettes, and if so, why? (no bashing)

[hanselthecaretaker]

I'm just curious, as I occasionally smoke a cigarette now and then. It's less for the nicotine buzz and more for the actual act of just smoking one. It's kind of relaxing, standing out on my balcony taking a puff, looking up at the stars with a nice breeze blowing. Pretty much everyone I know at college smokes, mostly chicks.
When you think of it, there is pollution everywhere in the air; I blow black dirt out of my nose when I get home from work, cars cause pollution, city smog, etc. A cigarette here and there isn't nearly as bad as a pack a day which many people do for years.

I say to each of you: Do what you want with your body; it's yours to protect, abuse, enjoy.

 

[Delinquent]

I smoke b/c I enjoy it. The whole buzz thing goes away once you're addicted. It helps with my anxiety as it calms me down. Even though it's a stimulant, it's the psychological effect that calms me down.
I've thought and like most smokers have tried quitting only to succomb to the urges. I have a bigger problem with alcohol that I must remedy before I can even think about quitting cigs.
It's also a sort of oral fixation. I've always chewed up pen caps and even chew the hell outta my tongue ring but nothing compares to a cig.
Call me weak, I don't care. It's something that I enjoy

 

[jerseyart]

I do

Started at 22 (real stupid) until I was 25. Then I stopped until about January of this year. Have to stop again soon. Maybe this week.

 

[The Greatest]

some fitness board

 

[BileStew]

I do

Started at 22 (real stupid) until I was 25. Then I stopped until about January of this year. Have to stop again soon. Maybe this week.

You won't, you have no will power.

 

[SoreArms]

smoke some green, then you'll really be relaxed

those cancer sticks are no good

 

[Delinquent]

smoke some green, then you'll really be relaxed

those cancer sticks are no good

not at work man lol. I am absolutely worthless when I'm high. Talking to customers on the phone would be pointless

 

[jerseyart]

You won't, you have no will power.

Its true

My entire life is one vicious cycle of good intentions and no follow through. Like above I wanted to use an apostrophe, but then said "ah wtf."

 

[BileStew]

Its true

My entire life is one vicious cycle of good intentions and no follow through. Like above I wanted to use an apostrophe, but then said "ah wtf."

lol...Good luck with the punctuation issues.

My Dad quit cold turkey 24 years ago. He says when he reaches 80, he's going to start again. He loved to smoke. I don't understand it personally, I've never smoked.

 

[jerseyart]

lol...Good luck with the punctuation issues.

My Dad quit cold turkey 24 years ago. He says when he reaches 80, he's going to start again. He loved to smoke. I don't understand it personally, I've never smoked.

I had a female friend in college. We were both friends with my gf at the time, but really liked each other. We were both broke, so we would hang out by the docks, crank up the car radio, and drink cheap beer. We couldnt do anything else at the time. She smoked, and eventually I picked it up myself. It stuck. Its incredibly addictive. Easier to give up sex than smoking

 

[bran987]

cause of gonelifting

 

[chewyxrage]

I've smoked since 16. Probably around 7 or 8 a day, unless I'm drinkin, then it's gets real bad. I think I have finally become fed up with it enough to quit.

I think i'm gonna set a date sometime within the next 2 weeks.

 

[cmdubs]

I've smoked since I was 17...almost 26 now. I started out just smoking occasionally at parties or whenever I happened to get my hands on some. I did it at first mostly for the buzz...don't remember the last time I felt a buzz....now I'm smoking twice as much as I did then.

That sucks.

 

[Buddy_Christ]

i've tried to quit a few times. harder than it seems. longest i went was 8 months, but then i was buzzed off a few beers one day and next thing i knew....

i've implimented a no smoking rule in my new car. it doesn't get violated often either cause i like that new car smell, and if it does, my whole head goes out the window to take a puff.

need to quit again. just a matter of time because i'm getting sick of it again.

 

[Ulcasterdropout]

started @ 11...no shit. Stealin' my grandpa's Lucky Strikes.
Chewed snuff and leaf, smoked cigars and pipe.


I just smoke the pipe now. Cigars once in a while.

 

[MAX 300]

I wish tobacco was laced with massive amounts of arsenic so that all smokers would die within 6 months of starting smoking.

One way or another it would cut down the number of smokers.

 

[Buddy_Christ]

I wish tobacco was laced with massive amounts of arsenic so that all smokers would die within 6 months of starting smoking.

One way or another it would cut down the number of smokers.

re-read the thread title. then go start ingesting massive amounts of arsenic.

 

[BradG]

I smoke ocasionally, both cigarettes and cigars. I share many sentiments with hansel. I just enjoy smoking. Sitting out with a buddy discussing whatever and it is relaxing. I smoked a few today because I had an irritating day. I can't say I have ever been addicted to it. I did start to once I think. I was down at A&M and the only thing that could calm me was to smoke so I layed off of it for a while to lessen the pull. It is just an enjoyable thing to do for me.

 

[biteme]

I had a female friend in college. We were both friends with my gf at the time, but really liked each other. We were both broke, so we would hang out by the docks, crank up the car radio, and drink cheap beer. We couldnt do anything else at the time. She smoked, and eventually I picked it up myself. It stuck. Its incredibly addictive. Easier to give up sex than smoking

You gotta be kidding man. Nothing is more addictive than sex. But, I've always been as horny as they cum. Personally, I would never date a smoker. Doesn't mean I dislike all people that smoke, but would never date one. When I use to do the online dating thing, I would start out with say 500 candidates, then you narrow them down by what you do and don't like. I always checked "no smoking' and that got rid of about 25% right there. Though many smoke and say they do not just to get laid or whatever.

 

[MAX 300]

re-read the thread title. then go start ingesting massive amounts of arsenic.

And smokers who smoke in public should be shot on sight.

Every citizen should carry a gun just for that purpose (I am now reversing my anti-gun stance) and execute every smoker who dares to light up in public.

 

[RaZor Ramon]

When a take a break from weed I do because I am somewhat hooked on the nicotine from smoking blunts.

 

[BradG]

Yall suck! This thread made me light one up.

 

[Evil_Frisky]

Easier to give up sex than smoking

WHAT

 

[BradG]

WHAT

Hell, it must be true... I've had a lot more cigarettes than sex lately.

 

[jerseyart]

WHAT

Ok so I lied

But you didnt need to embarass me in front of the guys

 

[Raina]

I had my first cigarette when I was 21 and after that had maybe a pack a year up until last year. I've always had asthma but now it's WAY worse and I just can't handle it.

 

[superqt4u2nv]

I used to pretend to when I waitressed at some places that would be the only way to get a five minute break. All and all it is a dam gross habit. People that smoke stink there was a chick in front of me at the grocery store the other day smelled like an ash tray.

 

[hanselthecaretaker]

I used to pretend to when I waitressed at some places that would be the only way to get a five minute break. All and all it is a dam gross habit. People that smoke stink there was a chick in front of me at the grocery store the other day smelled like an ash tray.

Yeah, I think that's why I don't consider myself addicted. I get grossed out by them after a couple in a row; they leave a bad taste in my mouth and my finger tips reek too. I could think of better smells to have on my fingers........