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Originally Posted by Alassė
Smashed down...but why did we?
We are not the enemy the addiction/habit is
You think smoking is the only thing in this world that makes people feel like they are on the outer? Blah Toad Turds.....I deal with prejudice every day...and every day i tell myself they are only trying to help (and yep i get pissed too...but)....Isnt that what you yourself said you wanted?
The thing is and the sooner you learn it...We cannot help you quit!....You have to do it! And don't be telling me i dont know what i'm talking about either....as i said earlier....i beat my addiction/habit....and every other smoker can too...if they want to....and i mean REALLY REALLY want to
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What I meant by "smashed down" was that everyone in the thread who smoked got their back hairs up when anyone who didn't smoke came in here anyway and made a remark, even though they were told they shouldn't by the notice on the thread's title and it's initial content. In other words...it was in comparison to a smoker going into an establishment and lighting up and getting called on it, even though there was full notice upon entry that it was a non-smoking establishment. Ya know what I mean?
I know there are ex-smoker's who have done it successfully and with lots of effort and willpower! I know that you, Alassė, are one of those proud peeps (amoung many here at Pixies and in the world)...and I give you a standing ovation for that accomplishment!
I'm one of those peeps that hasn't been able to tackle that addiction though i have tried MANY times!
Contrary to your statement that "you" (meaning anyone aside from myself) cannot help me quit? Not true! The American Heart Association has hotlines and pamphlets, etc. set up to do just that...HELP! And...I've heard that the drug companies have in the making a pill that will help smoker's quit without the withdrawl symptons and weight gain usually associated with quitting! I'm hoping (in my weakness) that this is true and is coming soon!
I think to say that you can't help...it's been done before by many...is just a way of saying that you've done it the "hard way" and every smoker should have to feel your pain to appreciate the value (my opinion). I am of the thought that if I don't have to go through the agony of those who went before me...I would rather not! Same principal as natural vs. anesthetic child birth. I can't imagine why (unless medically suggested and necessary due to allergic reactions or something of that sort) a woman would want to choose natural childbirth if the drugs used are safe and guarantee a virtually pain free birthing process! Gimme the drugs!
So yes...I might be weaker than you in quitting. Ever think that maybe my reactions to withdrawl might be different and/or more severe than those who have actually been able to overcome? No two people are quite the same.
And ya know what? I never said I couldn't quit! I did say I suck at quitting and I haven't been able to make it stick! Oh hun...I quit real good, with every intention of really, really wanting to! If I could stay that way and never want to do it again...I'd have this beat...right? Lucky you for being one of the peeps that could!