Posted by galkeepinon on September 7, 2003, at 21:34:57
In reply to Cigarettes, posted by shar on September 7, 2003, at 17:26:04
Wish I knew the answer Shar~but if I did I guess I would be a non-smoker. Just can't quit right now, but I wish you good luck in your goal to quit.
> Well, I could write tons on this topic! Wanted to start a new thread so as not to disturb the PTSD thread.
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> My understanding is that heroin users have a better chance of staying clean than cigarette users. No references or articles, just something I've heard for many years.
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> A book called "Good News for Smokers" says that nicotine helps one focus, block external stimuli, and other things. So, it has an appealing (to some) effect.
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> And, for me, it can be used in times of stress, when I want to relax, when I "preparing for something big"--like giving myself something to do while I wait. Additionally, when I'm "thinking" about a problem.
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> Then, there is habit smoking. When I talk on the phone, after a meal, etc.
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> I am planning to quit smoking soon because of financial reasons. I used to smoke Natural American Spirit because it was additive free tobacco, but also is about $10 more a carton than the cheapies I now buy.
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> Cigarettes definitely belong on a substance use board.
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> And, P.S., I am not interested in hearing from any non-smokers, nor reformed smokers, in lecture form (as in, "why you are evil because you smoke" or "why you should quit" or "how you are damaging others"). If you have a great way to quit, I'd certainly be interested in that.
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> I will add that smoking should be avoided after tooth extractions, which I learned the hard way.
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> Plus, smoking while wearing a Nicotrol patch after a tooth extraction may make you nauseous.
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> Please, no lectures.
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> Shar
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