How bad is it, really...

SeatClutcher · July 20th, 2007, 11:15

...to have an occasional cigarette?

Say, one every few days. Or a couple (like three) on a weekend.

(No worries about me starting back up "regular" - I haven't yet, and can't even imagine it.)

BajtheJino · July 20th, 2007, 12:22

Sure....keep telling yourself that.

First it was only when I drank when others. Then it was one or two on the weekend with beer and pizza. Then it was one or two after dinner. Then it was only in the evenings after a long day. Then it was one after lunch...then it was a pack a day before I realized it.
Now its cigars. I'm not inhaling...it that okay?

NotCoolEnufToFly · July 20th, 2007, 12:26

I was doing really great with the quitting until I needed (

) to smoke one because I was having a stressful day (the whole stolen wallet incident) and guess who's a full time smoker again, needing to quit again?!

Just say no!

Ian J · July 20th, 2007, 12:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by BajtheJino

Sure....keep telling yourself that.

First it was only when I drank when others. Then it was one or two on the weekend with beer and pizza. Then it was one or two after dinner. Then it was only in the evenings after a long day. Then it was one after lunch...then it was a pack a day before I realized it.
Now its cigars. I'm not inhaling...it that okay?

I know that's the typical way these things go, but she's right on. It's spooky, but she seriously only has one occasionally. She's been doing it for years, so no danger of working up to a pack in my eyes.

UAL747400 · July 20th, 2007, 12:40

I'll TRY to have one everyonce in awhile when I drink to intensify the buzz for a short while. I have yet to actually be able to smoke a whole cigarette, or actually really get any smoke into my lungs. I think there has only been one time when I've actually inhaled enough to get a buzz.

I can tell why I'm not ever gona be a regular smoker. I can't even smoke!

My Flight Surgeon · July 20th, 2007, 14:30

It is probably not a major issue. The problem with tobacco addiction is that it is as bad a cocaine to get off. Even a few can re-trigger the addiction.

SeatClutcher · July 20th, 2007, 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by My Flight Surgeon

It is probably not a major issue.

I'd hoped not. I'm not a huge proponent of any kind of abstinence (unless it's necessary), so I was kind of counting on a minor indulgence not being a big deal. Cool!

I_WANNA_BE_ATP · July 23rd, 2007, 16:57

One thing my co-workers talk about when they quit is their triggers. If you know your triggers (why you smoke), you can avoid them, if possible.

One nurse I work with carries nicorette gum. He starts chewing if the day starts getting bad.

Not sure if that helps but.....

Goodluck trying to stay ciggy free.

Chris_Ford · July 23rd, 2007, 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeatClutcher

I'm not a huge proponent of any kind of abstinence

Giggity

July 20th, 2007, 11:15	#1
SeatClutcher Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: southern country Posts: 3,315	How bad is it, really... ...to have an occasional cigarette? Say, one every few days. Or a couple (like three) on a weekend. (No worries about me starting back up "regular" - I haven't yet, and can't even imagine it.) __________________ Blog: Reasons to miss New England "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross." -- Sinclair Lewis, 1935

July 20th, 2007, 12:22	#2
BajtheJino Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MEM Posts: 1,184	Re: How bad is it, really... Sure....keep telling yourself that. First it was only when I drank when others. Then it was one or two on the weekend with beer and pizza. Then it was one or two after dinner. Then it was only in the evenings after a long day. Then it was one after lunch...then it was a pack a day before I realized it. Now its cigars. I'm not inhaling...it that okay?

July 20th, 2007, 12:26	#3
NotCoolEnufToFly Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gretna, LA Posts: 2,805	Re: How bad is it, really... I was doing really great with the quitting until I needed () to smoke one because I was having a stressful day (the whole stolen wallet incident) and guess who's a full time smoker again, needing to quit again?! Just say no! __________________ Papa Alpha Mike

July 20th, 2007, 12:40	#5
UAL747400 Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Grand Forks, ND (UND)/ Davenport, IA Posts: 2,204	Re: How bad is it, really... I'll TRY to have one everyonce in awhile when I drink to intensify the buzz for a short while. I have yet to actually be able to smoke a whole cigarette, or actually really get any smoke into my lungs. I think there has only been one time when I've actually inhaled enough to get a buzz. I can tell why I'm not ever gona be a regular smoker. I can't even smoke! __________________

July 20th, 2007, 14:30	#6
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,320	Re: How bad is it, really... It is probably not a major issue. The problem with tobacco addiction is that it is as bad a cocaine to get off. Even a few can re-trigger the addiction. __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

July 23rd, 2007, 16:57	#8
I_WANNA_BE_ATP Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: 3rd Rock From the Sun Posts: 866	Re: How bad is it, really... One thing my co-workers talk about when they quit is their triggers. If you know your triggers (why you smoke), you can avoid them, if possible. One nurse I work with carries nicorette gum. He starts chewing if the day starts getting bad. Not sure if that helps but..... Goodluck trying to stay ciggy free. __________________ Nolite Te Bastasdes Carborundrum !!!!!

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