Did You? Or Do You Currently Smoke?

[astralorange]

A few of my friends smoked when I was younger, and I never had ta strong desire to, but I did try cigarettes, cigars and pots 2 or 3 times each and I hated the way they burned my throat and mouth and the smell that lingered around me. No thanks!

[pzeke]

I’m straight edge, so I don’t smoke, drink alcohol, do drugs, or anything else that’s detrimental to my mental and physical health. I leave that to video games, movies, and questionable websites.

In all honesty, though, and I know this might make me look like a bad person; I despise smoking and have a bit of disdain for people who do, including women. I remember back when I was a kid, I was at a convenience store near where I live that had some arcades, and while I was playing NBA Jam two idiots approached me asking for a quarter. One of them was smoking, and after I said no, blew smoke in my face. I finished my game, grabbed my stuff and went home never setting foot in that store ever again. As for women, they just look awful when they smoke. Seriously, women shouldn’t smoke.

I avoid smokers any chance I get, even going as far as holding my breath. People who smoke in closed-quarters are the worse.

[kypherion]

Tried it and got caught when I was younger. I didn't mind it that much and it felt nice. Nicotine is a way to replace the warmth and love of another person  , not a healthy one but it works.

[vinchandsome]

I used to smoke, especially when I was in college, cause everyone around me was doing it. I was easier to quit once my social circles changed to non-smokers.

[astria]

I also used to smoke and quit a few years ago, but the biggest problem are the drunk cravings. What works for me now is instead of cigs, I buy disposable vapes when I go out partying.

[bizzgeburt]

I smoke since I was 14yo.
Tobacco at work, weed at home  need it

[bizzgeburt]

I'be been wanting to quit for a long time but it's very hard. The progress is also not linear, and I struggle with withdrawals.

Did you try out nicotine-gums or -patches? I heard they shall help ... some people switch over to vaping liquids to make quitting easier ...

[astria]

I’ve never smoked either, but I’ve seen how tough it can be for people trying to quit. It's wild how expensive and addictive tobacco can be, not to mention the health risks. If you're ever curious about it, just know there are lots of healthier ways to manage stress, like exercise or hobbies.

[marvelvscapcom2]

Smokers say "tobacco helps you calm down and enjoy life" because they are chemically hooked on a substance to the point where that life quality decreases without it.  Not because it improves you from baseline normality. as every cigarette smoker I have met are typically ansy, self deprecating and jittering over every lifes occurances. 

That's the addiction talking. 


It actually pisses me off when smokers go out of their way to advocate it on non smokers. Like its some miracle cure for stress. Trust me. NOBODY has had a more relaxing life from having picked up the habit.  They only have the illusoon they do because they picked up a dopamine stimulator as a habit and cant be happy without it.  But truthfully. Who tf is happy with it?  Compare every convo you have had with chainsmokers and pot heads. 

Now im not advocating either. But marijuana uses do generally seem happier. THC has that effect on the brain. Surveys have shown nicotine abuse actually makes humans more stressed. Higher blood pressure and worse quality of life.


Plus smelling like skunk placenta is never fun.  Truly. Cigareettes are a true evil.

[bizzgeburt]

It actually pisses me off when smokers go out of their way to advocate it on non smokers. Like its some miracle cure for stress. Trust me. Compare every convo you have had with chainsmokers and pot heads. 

Now im not advocating either. But marijuana uses do generally seem happier. THC has that effect on the brain. Surveys have shown nicotine abuse actually makes humans more stressed. Higher blood pressure and worse quality of life.
Plus smelling like skunk placenta is never fun.  Truly. Cigareettes are a true evil.

Being chainsmoker AND pothead for almost 2 decades now, I can totally agree with everything you wrote here. Smoking tobacco is definitely the worst part of my bad habits and yes, THC has a calming up to euphorizing/inspiring effect on me, which I value an important part of my way of living ... what I NEVER did - and there are millions of smokers feeling the same way - is to advocate for smoking to non-smokers. I never considered smoking as something cool or to be proud of, actually. If someone's listening, I always tell people not so start smoking, though everybody has a right to do to his body however he/she/it/them/they ( ) pleases ... to be a smoker or not is a choice everyone makes for himself. And this should always be respected the same way as smokers need to respect the right of non-smokers to breath clean, non-stinky air 
It's all a matter of respect and behaviour I guess. ...

[wolff242]

I haven't heard of anyone advocating smoking to non smokers (Tobacco) since I was in HS, after that smokers were like, "Don't do this shit".

Pot, yeah, different story.


I don't like smoking anything, so I've never been a smoker. If I were to take THC it would be through a gummy or edible.

[bizzgeburt]

Yea ya'll who ain't hooked on nicotine shall be glad of it.
It's a very hard addiction to get rid off. Do yourself a favour and skip trying it 

I love drinking coffee but my heart can't take it like when I was younger so I had to quit consuming coffee with caffeine in it ... but quit smoking cigs is Boss-Level difficulty!