[nitikakariwala]

Hey i pity ppl who smoke... cause as mentioned before it not only kills the smoker but also ppl arnd him. Whenever i see someone smoke i ask why are u killing me??? and i think each one of us shld make it a point to say that to our friends when we see them smoke.

[vindictive_viper]

hmm..
some serious messages/discussion goin on here ....

tot i'll give some gyan...on the conseq. of smokin'

" 1 out 4 people who smoke have a chance of gettin VIRAL
BRONCHITIS.. ugly disease man..TRUST ME!!!"

k..am not some bio student to know all this..its jus that , my friend who happens to smoke a lot , got HUGE WHITE BOILS(yuck!!) ...........INSIDE HIS MOUTH(double yuck) !!!!!!
so....moral of da story,
if u happen to be one of the four people then stop smokin if u DON't Want to have those bOiLs!!!

nik

[codemad]

The three most post popular theories about smoking seem to be...
1.People smoke because it is a macho thing to do.
2.People smoke because peer pressure demands so.
3.People smoke because they are not aware of its dire consequences.

Smoking, I believe has only one explanation. It feels good. "Good", not exactly in the physical sense of the word, it gives you a vague sense of gratification. Even though you fail to understand where it comes from, the feeling is quite palpable. It is like a fantasy fulfilled, it is like being Travolta in a John Woo film, or like a hundred other fantasies. No matter what cigarette haters say, some people look damn good smoking. And that is inspiration enough.
I admit that I do subscribe to the theory that there must be some people atleast, who are subjected to peer pressure and who smoke because ther are not aware.But I will talk only about people with respectable levels of intelligence. To them quitting smoking is a cerebral activity, which this thread bears testament to. They mull over the pros and cons, they raise existential debates, ask around for real life anti smoking stories for inspiration, try to get their hands on chewing gums and nicotine packets. But they never make the 'sacrifice', if you will let me put it that way. They cannot because at subconscious levls, they enjoy this internal debate of "why and how to quit".

Throwing away the cigarette is purely a matter of will. And will is something you cant muster enough of, until you are pushed to the wall. Someday when you can breathe no more.... when you have an ulcer the size of a potato in your throat... when your regenerative tools refuse to be tempted... that day.. you will divorce your cigarette.
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I dont believe in taglines.

[akshatpa]

there was a campaign in london to curb smoking. there they generally presented smokers as outcast. In pubic places on direction signboards to differentiate between smokers room and non smoking rooms there were captions put as " Ladies and Gentlemen" and " Smokers"

It was a big suuccess and now though smoking is banned in public places.

The single biggest factor promoting smoking is the "macho image" one. If somehow an effort is made show smokers as the other way, similar to the Go Veg campaign, " Eating meat got you down". It would definately help.

[kumarjit]

i have a quotation regarding smoking"life is like a cigarette ,that strats with flash and ends with ash". the same thing happens to smokers who oneday smoke to impress others but only ruin their own life

[relaxingh]

read my signature, this ad campaign is actually being displayed these days in all of europe

i hope people take it seriously

[Calvinbella]

"Cancer cures smoking"...wasnt it O & M which came up with this campaign 2 years ago?...ud think it wud be obvious that with the gazillion anti smoking campaigns going around and the fact that even the ciggie pack has a warning on it, people would simply not smoke or quit.

have any of you read 'the tipping point' by malcom gladwell? you should. it's got a fantastic theory on how smoking has become a syndrome and how easy and unsurprising it is that people pick up the habit.

[deadbones]

ppl i need practical tips to quit........
tryin 4 long.......
think me gonna die soon..........help:huh:

[Jackal]

Well smokin looks cool..
n looks can kill... so quit b4 its 2 late....

btw me still unsuccessful... :huh:

Originally Posted by deadbones

ppl i need practical tips to quit........
tryin 4 long.......
think me gonna die soon..........help

[kanu_libra]

I asked myself, “Why do people smoke, drink alcohol or take drugs”? I did not find any answers by myself. But then I got so many answers after reading here and there and interacting with people. Hey all you people who smoke and booze, I have no hard feelings towards you. Just want to help you guys quit consuming such harmful substances, so please bear with me if you find me harsh at any point of time.

Since this thread is on smoking, I would emphasize on that.

The majority of young people begin with just trying. They want to ‘TRY’ what it like is to smoke or drink. That’s how they get trapped! The major factor that contributes to this is the environment. You are in a group of people who smoke, so you become a part of it (without using your common sense that it is bad and you should abstain from taking up such a harmful substance . It then becomes a habit and soon you are addicted to it.

Well, of course there are many more reasons. Like, you are dam sad, had a fight with your mom/dad, broke up with your girlfriend/boyfriend, lost your job or things are really not working well with you and you want some ‘instant relief’ kind of a thing. You want relief! Read something inspirational, have a word with someone close to you. Instead of concentrating on your problem, do something to divert your mind. I know its not easy but do that at least for yourself. Use your wisdom instead of draining in emotions.

Other than this, if you take up smoking for stylish & attractive looks… think again..!! Smoking causes reduced oxygen supply to skin resulting in premature ageing and wrinkling. And, soon you are going to look oldie!

Smoking badly affects your health (mind and body). It creates dullness, reduces energy level, damages thinking process, and hampers concentration. It promotes diseases like lung cancer, heart attack and stroke. Female smokers cant escape risky pregnancy. Their baby’s health is at stake. My cousin, almost six years elder to me, used to smoke and drink very heavily. I was in ninth standard when I used to warn her. She gave me a cold look and thought that I was one nagging kid. Today she’s carrying and that too after facing great difficulties. I guess, she realized what I meant eight years back. I am just keeping my fingers crossed and I wish everything is fine!

Other than physical, it causes social and environmental problems. Cigarette smoke contains highly poisonous gases which are extremely dangerous. Smoke ingredients include acetone (used as nail polish remover), ammonia (used in fertilizers, bathroom cleaners), benzene (causes cancer), cadmium (used to make batteries, causes liver, kidney and brain damage), carbon monoxide, formaldehyde (used to preserve dead bodies), hydrogen cyanide, lead (causes serious damage to brain, kidneys, nervous system and red blood cells), nicotine (makes cigarette addictive).

Moreover, you are spending your hard earned buck to contribute to your poor health as well as that of other innocent creatures around you!

Smoking is not an adventure that will contribute constructively to your life. Smoking is actually a trap and once you are ensnared in that trap, your independence is stripped from you. You become bound by your emotions and your cravings for more of such substances.

But…If you determine to give up, YOU CAN QUIT! Its all in a state of mind and the strength of your resolve. Become the master of your mind rather than letting your mind master you. Tell yourself everyday that you will give up smoking. Its only up to you. You have two options:

• give up and stay healthy
• continue with it and hamper your health as well as environment

I know that it might be dam difficult to implement and may be I cant explain any better because I am not in same situation as yours. But, believe me, no one can help you if you cant help yourself. Have a strong belief that you will give up and take action as early as possible. Try reducing the intake day by day, if not all of a sudden which is not practical enough.

Here are links to some websites that might be useful to you:

http://www.givingupsmoking.co.uk/

http://www.quitsmoking.com/

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/tobacco/consquits.htm

http://www.stopsmokingcenter.net/


My best wishes are with you all who want to quit smoking. I hope you will be able to overcome this with constant support and a firm resolve.
All The Best!

Regards,
Kanupriya