slo's Thursday poll - smoking

[slo]

Do you smoke???



I used to be a social smoker before I had kids . But when I had my first DD, I stopped going out to bars, which stopped the social smoking.




Poll coming!!!

 

[DisneyAddict_M]

Only when I'm on fire. Never smoked.

 

[helenabear]

I used to... haven't in a long time though

 

[Crokette]

Never ever!

 

[Christopher Robin]

Smoke, but wouldn't call it faithfully. Now smoke Swisher Sweet Menthol Little Cigars. Tried to quit, failed, repeat, and getting to the point where I want to try again.

 

[dizneenut]

Nope!

 

[GeorgeG]

Never did and never will. I've often wondered what ever made people decide to suck smoke in the first place.

 

[WNDMom]

No. All three of my boys have asthma, so they'd better not ever smoke either!

 

[T1130]

Nope never had and never will. I came from a house of smokers and I always thought it was disguisting.

 

[ButchJohnson]

I suck 'em down like coca-cola.
Nah but seriously, moderate smoker, about a pack a week.

 

[Tantor]

GOOD NEWS FOR ALL CIGARETTE SMOKERS!

As soon as you snuff out that last cigarette, your body will begin a series of physiological changes.

· Within 20 minutes: Blood pressure, body temperature and pulse rate will drop to normal.

· Within eight hours: Smokers breath disappears. The carbon monoxide level in blood drops, and the oxygen level rises to normal.

· Within 24 hours: Chances of a heart attack decreases.

· Within 48 hours: Nerve endings start to regroup. Ability to taste and smell improves.

· Within 3 days: Breathing is easier.

· Within 2 to 3 months: Circulation improves. Walking becomes easier. Lung capacity increases up to 30 percent.

· Within 1 to 9 months: Sinus congestion and shortness of breath decrease. Cilia that sweep debris from your lungs grow back. Energy increases.

· Within 1 year: Excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a person who smokes.

· Within 2 years: Heart attack risk drops to near normal.

· Within 5 years: Lung cancer death rate for average former pack-a-day smoker decreases by almost half. Stroke risk is reduced. Risk of mouth, throat and esophageal cancer is half that of a smoker.

· Within 10 years: Lung cancer death rate is similar to that of a person who does not smoke. The precancerous cells are replaced.

· Within 15 years: Risk of coronary heart disease is the same as a person who has never smoked.

 

[minnieandme]

nope, can't stand the smell of it. Not only that but DS13 has asthma so it would be bad for him to be around. My DM used to smoke when I was growing up and I remember trying to hide her cigarettes and lighter. I'm glad she quit about 20 years ago.

 

[MomPOM]

I was raised with a mother who smoked like a chimney. I smoked socially in college. Pretty much only when I went out drinking. after that, I stopped cold turkey and have never touched a cigarette again. I think it's a disgusting habit and can't believe I was ever such an idiot to do it, even if only for a short while.

 

[ilovejack02]

I have been a social smoker for yrs. When I have a cpl of drinks in me I might grab a smoke. I can go weeks and weeks without having a smoke. It is a nasty habit, something i picked up in high school.

 

[dreamcometrue]

I used to smoke before I had kids, but it was more of a social smoking. I can honestly say I was not addicted to it because I went without a cigarette all week long, never craved one, and I don't think I ever bought a pack. I just bummed them off people when we went out on the weekend, and it was usually associated with drinking

I have not touched a cigarette since I got pregnant with my son 12 years ago!

 

[Papa Deuce]

I smoke about 10 cigars a year... never in front of my family, and only on beautiful days, where I can sit back and really relax. I'm always outside when I smoke one.

 

[ckay87]

I can't believe all of the "social" smokers. (I mean I believe you, I'm just surprised.) Nicotine is such an incredibly addictive substance. I really believe some people are more prone to addiction than others. For example, I could never be a social smoker. If I could, I probably would (I know, I know). But for me it was sooo addictive that I would be afraid to take even one more puff. I'd be back at it and have to go through that terrible quitting process again. So I'm done

 

[FormrCastMbr]

I "quit" about 2 - 3 years ago but always had a few cigarettes when I was drinking...I stopped that for the new year. My son started quoting all of those horrible commercials that tell you smoking doesn't always kill...

 

[Stitchfans]

Not any more. My last cigarette was Aug 3rd, 1998 the same day I had my heart attack. Scared me enough to quit. (two stents came out of that- 80% and 100% blockage)

 

[mrsmom]

I quit 10 years ago cold turkey and could never go back to it.
Kim