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Smoking

Right, well I've always been very against smoking, I think it's disgusting and foul, and I've always told myself I will never be a smoker.


However for the past couple of times I've been out clubbing I've smoked, quite alot. They're only one-offs, I don't do it to look cool, I do it because it gives me a high when I'm dancing and stuff. During the day I don't feel the need to smoke at all, and I detest it. So you couldn't really say I was a regular smoker. And I don't even like smoking when i'm standing around in bars, it's literally just when I dance and I get the most incredible high (spose its the alcohol mixing with the nicotine).

My question is if I carry on like this, am I at risk of making myself addicted? I really really really don't want to be labelled as a smoker, cos its a nasty nasty habit and I know i'm being a hypocrite by smoking but when I smoke when I'm clubbing it doesn't really feel like I'm smoking, it just gives me a headrush that feels so good.
Reply 1
Yes. Loads of "social" smokers aren't social smokers at all. They are full on addicted who use the "social benefits" as a mask to hide behind.

Smoking doesnt do you much anyway whilst clubbing. If you like the stimulant, red bull would probably have the same effect.
DON'T DO IT.

Euch, sorry. I don't think there are social smokers - if you smoke, you're a smoker whether it's 1 a week or 50 a day. Just don't - find something else (preferably something legal which won't kill your liver) to get a high from. You'll think it's not doing you any harm just having one now or then but it is. *Don't* do it!
Anonymous
Right, well I've always been very against smoking, I think it's disgusting and foul, and I've always told myself I will never be a smoker.


However for the past couple of times I've been out clubbing I've smoked, quite alot. They're only one-offs, I don't do it to look cool, I do it because it gives me a high when I'm dancing and stuff. During the day I don't feel the need to smoke at all, and I detest it. So you couldn't really say I was a regular smoker. And I don't even like smoking when i'm standing around in bars, it's literally just when I dance and I get the most incredible high (spose its the alcohol mixing with the nicotine).

My question is if I carry on like this, am I at risk of making myself addicted? I really really really don't want to be labelled as a smoker, cos its a nasty nasty habit and I know i'm being a hypocrite by smoking but when I smoke when I'm clubbing it doesn't really feel like I'm smoking, it just gives me a headrush that feels so good.


The fact that you only do it when you go clubbing is irrelevant - it's something you now do regularly when you go out, so it's already a habit. If you don't want to become truly hooked, you should definitely stop now.
Reply 4
i honestly don't think it is an addiction rather something to do,

i smoked for 4 years and after new year this year i just stopped and became digusted by the smell and being around smokers before that i used to gasp for a fag and want to smoke all the time, when i thought to myself, there is no need for me to do it anymore then i just stopped,

i enjoy the odd joint every so often were talking like every few months,

some people might think of it as an addition, ive not even had a craving for a ciggy at all not once since i stopped!! just don;t do it if you don't want to!! its healthier if you don't
i am the same, just on nights out i smoke. Simply because I enjoy it.

I feel no need to smoke in the week or during the day and I have done this for 3 years.

On a night out, do what you want to do to have fun, life is for living.
Reply 6
life is for living with an iron lung in 30 years!!!
Reply 7
I used to be a social smoker. I used to do it a lot whilst drunk and in pubs and clubs and that. I was never addicted though, so it was easy to just stop whenever I felt like it. I soon realised that I was doing it because I was insecure and smoking actually made me unwell instantly, so stopping for good was an easy decision to make. :smile:
Reply 8
I doubt you will get addicted, but doesnt it give you a sore throat in the morning?I quite like cigars on special occasions and i cough up tons of crap when i have them the next day.
Reply 9
Elipsis
I doubt you will get addicted, but doesnt it give you a sore throat in the morning?I quite like cigars on special occasions and i cough up tons of crap when i have them the next day.


I used to notice that I'd still be exhaling smoke 12 hours after my last cigarette. o_0
Reply 10
girl afraid
I used to notice that I'd still be exhaling smoke 12 hours after my last cigarette. o_0


Um... how is that posible? Maybe just the taste.
duuuuddeee I can get high on nothing. hahahahahha or sometimes pepsi does it
Reply 12
strawberry
duuuuddeee I can get high on nothing. hahahahahha or sometimes pepsi does it


Dr Pepper does it for me. I swear that they put drugs in it.
Reply 13
Anonymous
Right, well I've always been very against smoking, I think it's disgusting and foul, and I've always told myself I will never be a smoker.


However for the past couple of times I've been out clubbing I've smoked, quite alot. They're only one-offs, I don't do it to look cool, I do it because it gives me a high when I'm dancing and stuff. During the day I don't feel the need to smoke at all, and I detest it. So you couldn't really say I was a regular smoker. And I don't even like smoking when i'm standing around in bars, it's literally just when I dance and I get the most incredible high (spose its the alcohol mixing with the nicotine).

My question is if I carry on like this, am I at risk of making myself addicted? I really really really don't want to be labelled as a smoker, cos its a nasty nasty habit and I know i'm being a hypocrite by smoking but when I smoke when I'm clubbing it doesn't really feel like I'm smoking, it just gives me a headrush that feels so good.


hi

well you sound like you are aware of it. My advice is, you know the risks, yes smoking can kill you, but if you want to do it, bloody well do it, dont let anyone tell you you cant. :biggrin:
Reply 14
My question is if I carry on like this, am I at risk of making myself addicted?


Your definatly at risk of getting addicted, but in the end its up to you if you do so. Me and my best friend were both social smokers for ages, and then this new year i thought 'im sick of tasting, and smelling like ***** in the mornings' - so i thought i might as well stop for good before i get addicted, i mean i dont NEED to smoke anyhow. On the other hand my best friend, thought 'i'll just have one more, before we go out' then she started smoking at school etc so now shes hooked (despite arguing shes not).
Quit while your ahead i'd say.

Also as for the headrush, i found it wore off the more you smoked, so if you do smoke more you wont get that head rush anymore.
Reply 15
as somene who mistakenly (and also at the time drunkenl) took up smoking a few months ago i would urge to to quit whilst you're ahead

you will get addicted, regardless of whether its only a "social" thing at the moment it can easily as i've found turn into an unhealthy addiction

i'm trying to quit right now, and i'm hoping seeing as its a recent thing i should be able to

my weakness is when i'm drunk, i seem to lack the control to say no, but its just something you have to work on
lil_sweetie
DON'T DO IT.

Euch, sorry. I don't think there are social smokers - if you smoke, you're a smoker whether it's 1 a week or 50 a day. Just don't - find something else (preferably something legal which won't kill your liver) to get a high from. You'll think it's not doing you any harm just having one now or then but it is. *Don't* do it!
ok....not much choice of other things there if you've ruled out illegal stuff (weed) and stuff that will kill your liver (alcohol) :p: