Smokers, Do you ever think about other people's feelings before you light up??
367305
Wow...I didn't know about the kids in the car thing, and I live in CA and smoke.\n\nI rarely smoke in my own car if there's a non smoker in there, and I never do with kids.\n\nAs far as anywhere else, unless I am outside, I always ask 1st...I never just assume I can smoke anywhere.
431837
I smoked for 6 years. I quit because I got pregnant and I probably wouldn't have if I hadn't got pregnant. I used my smoking a crutch (a big one!) whenever I got uncomfortable in a stituation I would have a ciggarette. I have a fear of talking to people because I think that I will say something stupid or I won't say the right thing and no one will like me. I smoked because if you have a ciggarette in your mouth then you can't talk lol. Also, I did all sorts of drugs for like 6 years and smoked constantly...I quit drugs and still smoked ciggarettes I guess because I couldn't have anything else fun lol. My dad has smoked for about 28 years! Please quit you won't regret it I promise...I never realised how bad I stunk from smoking untill I quit. You'll have more energy andyou will feel healthier after you get through the coughing stage. You can do it!
236232
Tell them how you feel about their smoking however pushing them to stop cold turkey is not the answer. Tell them what happens to smokers and go from there , besides is it really worth the relationship that you have with them?
1128404
I don't I use the ashtra and when I am smoking out side in a parking lot if someone walks by who has kids or what ever I put it out. I feel it is my addiction not theres and I am the one who choose it. I am not going to hurt other people or animals by doing so.
1078869
Honey,it's a sign of the times. Don't try to figure it out.I'm a smoker too,but I have three grown son's and none of them smoke.It's my smoke.So I'm careful to keep it out of other peoples air space.
654060
No really you shouldn't. Smoking is extremely bad for your health and so many people die from lung cancer and emphazemia each year. Peer pressure is tough to deal with. If these are your friends, then you should consider whether or not they really are your friends. Why would they pressure you into something you don't want to do? But of course, if you want to, it is your choice. Listen to your conscience and don't let others make a fool of you. In other words: Be your own person. Oh and to tell off those people if they give you a hard time, show them pictures of what lungs look like when they are affected with lung cancer. Hope I helped!
872247
sometimes I think Im great but right now I am feeling low so maybe later I will think of something. my shrink says I should think of possitive things about myself rather then be so negitive. your question is a nice one
431175
I would tell my friend what this girl did to me and see what she says. But I have been in that situation before. My friend liked this girl who smoked and was really bad. I just ignored it though.
906417
yes, a lot of times. i have felt the need to mask my feelings a lot of times. specially when i know that someone might get hurt if he/she knows how i feel about it, and i don't want to hurt him/her. some people might say it's dishonest of me to do so. but  u have to look at both the sides of the coin.\nalso, i don't show the real side of me, except to a very few people who i think can know me. it's exciting this way. like making someone discover u layer by layer. \nfrankly, i don't know what i'm talking about now! \n\np.s. if i falsely claim that i am a hypocrite, does that make me a hypocrite??
962963
Most people do what they see other people do in TV or around them most don't think for themselves, they like to fallow the crowd and do like most other people do.\nIf they had a little visit tour at the hospital they could change their mind about smoking...\n\nIt's obvious that the cigarette can cause a lot a damage but being COOL is everything for those who don't have any principles in their life. \nAnd they can't seem to decide by them self wither it's good for them or not they always want the approval of the cool people or at least pretend to be like them
360448
Depends on the person.  Some people can brush of feelings like turning off a lightswitch.  Other people can't.  Work through your emotions but make sure you get out and meet new people and move on with your life.  Don't get hung up on what might have been.  It's nice to think It would have been nice if... but thinking too much, dwelling on it too much only consumes yourself with doubt and fears that you will never find something like it again.
512034
I smoked for over 40 years and now I am suffering from something they call EMPHYSEMA, and I am on oxygen to help me breath. I discourage anyone who whats to take up the habit to really think it over. Do you really want to get up coughing in the mornings or wonder where your next smoke is coming from when you run out. No matches and you got to have a smoke no one around with fie to light your smoke up you get to where you think you will climb the wall. I can go on and on but I think you get the picture.
945142
I am a musician, poet, artist, philosopher type. I do not smoke or drink. It may be correct that because their thinking outcast them they need means of coping with reality. I try to base my thoughts off rational not emotion. But, I do use emotions as interpretations of a vague moment. It's more easier to describe something through primal emotions and urges than technical aspects.\n\n Sometimes rational thinking can inspire strong emotions. When you truly understand something you have a true concern attachment for it more so than others. Thoughts can inspire feelings and vice versa. Honestly a lot of people smoke idiots to geniuses, rich to poor. Sex, drugs, and rock & roll. From my knowledge I'd say it's 50 - 50.\n\n Even though death is enevitible, I don't know the meaning and purpose of everthing does not mean I have a complete disreguard for my body as cheesy as it sounds. \n\n F*cked up people have a different perspective they have to think more to be appreciated in this world. People who are contempt with life do not need to think and rarely question anything they have nothing to strive for.\n\n I'd say that whenever you try to lump individuals into a group of people together and there becomes sterotypes some will follow it and some will reject it. In any case majority does not rule because the majority does not always make the smartest of desicions. It's not into the quantity but, the quality.\n\n You may also say that a high level of people in poverty smoke because happiness is so rarely acheieved there. It all goes hand and hand any group of people that is denied and rejected will try to find a means to be "happy" or temparay bliss.
233555
Yes, it's the old emotional sub-conscious you resurfacing. You remember the good feeling of smoking, maybe the calmness, the buzz, so you crave that safety again - like an old friend.\nIt can take many months for a few people to really get new habits programmed into their mind, but the best thing to do is to have back-ups handy - things to do to take your mind off smoking or the situation that made you crave it. Meditation has proven successful in daily re-inforcing your new non-smoking you, or maybe a new hobby, change of work, friends, scene etc.\nHave a look at the great help at http://www.quitguide.com
1078672
I don't smoke and I feel weird around smokers, but unlike smokers, cursers can't harm you in anyway. Just ignore them or politely ask them to watch their language around you.
137748
yes! love makes you do crazy things! and stupid things! and some smart things! AND some really DUMB ones! but as for your predicament? only you know the answer, and i have found from experiance, that trying to convince people that youre telling the truth is like beating your head against the wall! it feels so good when you quit! its frustrating when no one believes you, i know ! but they will talk, and you wont stop it, or change it! so ignore it! if you can! it will only mess with your head, if you let it!
469166
Hi ! Well, the answer is definitely NO... it doesnt make you have more friends.. some people might try to get near you or try to get your attention if you smoke weed because they might wanna do the same.. you might think that they're trying to be your friends but think again... are they really there to be your REAL friends? or are they there just to take ADVANTAGE of you? Think about your health as well... if your health is that jacked up due to smoking weed, do you think REAL people , REAL friends would still want to get near you? so .... Think again...