Why do you smoke?

[Azunite]

Smoking is both bad for your health and it is a waste of money, why do you smoke ?
Because your friend offered it and you can't just quit ?
Because it relieves you pshycologically?
Because you just want to smoke ?......

[Syvelocin]

I first started when I was much younger. I didn't know about smoking at all. All I knew was that my mother smoked, and she was my idol of sorts. Other than that, through school I never experienced pressure to smoke or do drugs, it was all my doing by myself.

It's my destressor. And I know that I could use a different coping mechanism, but I don't. My entire life, I've chosen the wrong coping mechanism. And I don't quit because I'm already trying to recover from anorexia and quit self-harming, so right now I want to focus on that and attempt to quit in the future.

[Number02]

I started to rebel against my ex, who always had a thing against smokers. When we broke up, the most rebellious thing I could think of was to spark up.

That was on saturday, so Idk if I'll carry on smoking or not.. Maybe.

[Peace God]

Smoking what? Cigarettes? Weed? Crack?...or just smoking in general?

[Number02]

I think the question was aimed more at cigarettes than anything else..

[Azunite]

Yes it was generally smoking cigars but yeah you can answer smoking general

[Peace God]

Well i dont smoke cigarettes...
and i would talk about why i smoke weed but i think i would be promoting it too much.

[Rutherford The Brave]

Mainly because I was just so emotionally pushed and upset. The stress was just so bad that weed would help me with my moods.

[danielf123]

smoke weed because of medical issues
migraines, insomnia, depression, and lack of appetitie due to depression

[Mikey]

Smoking is both bad for your health and it is a waste of money, why do you smoke ?
Because your friend offered it and you can't just quit ?
Because it relieves you pshycologically?
Because you just want to smoke ?......


I was offered when I was 15 to smoke, I'm 16 now, and I said yes and didn't do it right, didn't inhale so I was like meh and did it until i was taught how to do it properly and haven't stopped.

It calms me down, makes me light headed, and alot of my friends do it so its a social thing I guess.

[wrightfisher]

I smoke because:-
1. Smoking gives me more energy.
2. I like to touch and handle cigarettes.
3. Smoking is a pleasure.
4. Smoking helps me relax when I'm tense or upset.
5. I crave cigarettes; smoking is an addiction.
6. Smoking is a habit.

[wtblife]

I never used to smoke by myself, I only smoked cause friends did and sometimes I felt like it. Recently I've started smoking on my own and treating it just like any other drug I do, but I have yet to buy my own ever.

[Patchy]

Tobacco:

It calms me down and takes stress away
It is addictive
Its a social method at parties and other events - I gave a cigarette to someone and they managed to get me a paid job, so it can be a good networking tool.

Weed (only smoked a few times)
a calming but buzzing feeling
a social thing
peer pressure

[TGIF]

I smoke weed just about every day. There's nothing more relaxing than taking a nice long walk in the mountains toking on The American Dream. (my piece)

[Punk_Kid]

Hm...

Weed:

I accidentally caught my friend smoking so he offered me some and we got completely stoned that night. I've smoked it a few times since then and I don't recommend it because you get the munchies really bad lol

It calms me down.
Numbs me.
It helps take away my stress.

Cigarettes: My friend offered me one and so we all sat in the barn, the five or six of us, and we were all smoking. It got real hazy and I was getting paranoid we would get caught so I quickly finished mine and tried to kill the smell on my breath. I've smoked dozens of cigarettes since then, sneaking some from my folks and while hanging with my friends.

It makes me light headed and feels like a mini-high.
Takes my stress away.
Makes me feel completely badass.

I've never got addicted to weed but getting addicted to tobacco is quite easy. I felt great while I smoked but after that I felt like crap, emotionally, because of like instant withdrawal symptoms.

I've quit cigarettes since my Mom almost found out:yes:

[Number02]

Since I've discovered the proper way to smoke, I have to say I do enjoy it greatly. My body's very receptive towards nicotine, so massive head rushes are the order of the day :D

[Paladino]

I smoke because I am addicted, and when I first started smoking (for the second time) I thought "Well I managed to quit last time so this time wont be any different" and I had planned to stop once the summer was done. But now its just seems to me like a way of life, I cant imagine my self not being a smoker, I cant even remember what its like not being addicted to fags. Ive tried to quit so many times but I just cant its too hard.

[Danjor]

My brother was smoking when i was like 13 and I wanted to try it so I asked him for one. Been smoking since. My parents know so its whatever. It calms me down and I feel much better if I've had one.

[andyroy]

I smoking too much cigarette, when i am in depression or tense or upset that time i smoke too much. but now i reduce the my smoking habit and almost control on that. like smoke one time in a month.

[Jolteon]

I got pulled into it by peer pressure. when I was 17 I havent stopped yet

[HeroesAndCons]

because it calms me down ive been ever since last year
im not addicted i just socially do it

[Love.Hate]

I do it occasionally, When im pissed usually.
I dont know why i just crave it.. Its weird because im
not addicted to them at all.. Just when there are some around
i cant seem to help myself.. :S

[Sordid Saint]

Because weed makes me less depressed, and I like having different perspectives on things.

[Number02]

I'm not sure I buy all this 'I'm not addicted, I just need it for stress relief/can't help myself when they're around' line.

Addiction is addiction, whichever way you look at it.

[hotandgay]

my brother got me to smoke and then when i started i felt more calm and not so angry when im stressed and depressed it helps a lil bit...and i only smoke ciggs

[Kaius]

I don't smoke any more, but when i did it was usually because i was emotionally fucked and stressed out. Weed was just generally something i tried a few times for calming purposes.

[Fiction]

First time I smoked I was a total mess inside. The same summer I first got pissed and first cut. I think I was just willing to try anything to forget it all and i've been pretty self destructive ever since.

[daisyheadmaisy]

I first smoked cigarettes to relieve stress. One of my friends offered it when I looked tense.
It's more really a social thing.
And for my anger management.
Better to smoke a cigarette than hit someone.

Weed was a choice. Curiosity killed the cat. I smoked alone the first time.
Now, it's a social thing for me.
It messes with my memory really badly, but it calms me for the duration of the time that I AM high.
It helps me forget a little about this fucked-up world.

[Nord88]

i smoke because its become a habit, when im in a bad mood i'll reach for a cigarette, or when im bored. it supposedly relaxes you aswell.
the reason i started was due to the social side, at school pretty much my whole year smoked.

[Zazu]

I used to smoke tobacco because I was trying to be social initially then got hooked. I found it pleasurable and very relaxing. I also started smoking weed around about then.

I quit smoking tobacco when I realised just how fucking bad it is for you but continued to smoke weed. I still consume weed but don't smoke it any more - I vaporise.

[Church]

Feels good honestly, I like the burn and I like the buzz. The odd thing is I'm not addicted to them, I have had periods where I just completely stop, I have no cravings, no side effects etc. And I can smoke regularly for a month and it wont get me addicted, not sure why.

[JCake]

I first smoked when I was 7 or 8 and liked it, but always coughed so I stopped. And then a few years ago some friends of mine offered me a cigarette because at that time that's what they were spending all their money on so they always had them. Anyways, I liked the "head-buzz" that I got from it. Reminded me of being buzzed from alcohol. So I kept smoking and then just haven't stopped. It makes me calm downs me down when my mind's being all messed up. So I guess that's why I don't feel the need to quit.

Also, when I picked up smoking again we were drinking a lot and tons of people smoke cigs when drinking (which I always found weird - even my mom who doesn't smoke does).

[Nicky330]

I smoke weed because it's fun to just chill with some friends and be happy and giggly about everything. I don't do it much but, every now and then just for some fun.

[AgusCO]

Well,I smoke cigarettes because:
1)Smoking glamour (I know this is stupid and like circa 1950 but I'm not gonna lie, I love the look of a smoking girl/guy)
2)It's a "mood setter" for me, you know I'm like "Okay, when this cigarette ends I'm gonna feel happy/relaxed/party-mood/etc". I do the same with music
3)It's a social thing, like drinking.

Are any of these reasons valid?No, but whatever, I like smoking.

[Shenron]

Honestly, I started smoking because of stress. My home life was and still is not going well. I still smoke becasue it relieves my stress. I quit for a few days, and the proceeded to not get any sleep because I was always stressed out.

[Peace God]

I'm not sure I buy all this 'I'm not addicted, I just need it for stress relief/can't help myself when they're around' line.

Addiction is addiction, whichever way you look at it.
How would you define addiction?
Drug use doesn't automatically mean addiction.

[lightkun]

I smoke pot because I am looking for an escape from this shit I have to deal with. And yes, it does work for the time being.

[MattH]

Why do I smoke cigarettes...
Growing up my mother, father, aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents all smoked, this made me grow up to accept that smoking was perfectly fine. By the time I got to freshman year in high school I had heard everything that anyone would say about it being bad, I had formed my own opinions. At first I was a bit shell shocked that people my age actually did smoke but it reminded me of my family, this eventually led me to smoking. That was years ago and I'm still kicking.

[bizarre]

I started smoking at 14. I thought is was kind of like the forbidden fruit and, I find the act of smoking very aesthetically pleasing. I also started to calm down. My mom knows and doesn't care (although she doesn't like the menthol type like I do). Now it is a pack a week habit and its not generally very healthy but, you will die of something. Right?

[Ambrosia]

The only time I ever smoke is because it's there. The first time I ever smoked was because, well, it was there...

First time I ever smoked weed was the worst experience of my life. I thought I was dying and I spent the majority of the time freaked out. So, now, smoking is very rare...

[Donkey]

Please don't bump old threads. :locked: