why do people smoke? because i know that when you first get started with it you cough up your lungs basically i mean what is the point in doing this oh i know it is because you want people to think you are cool if you are in highschool. well i am a 16 year old girl that hates that because i do not want to kiss someone who smells like an ash tray. I have a friend that i care about alot and he smokes but i do not know how to tell him to stop he is only 15 years old and he started smoking when he was 13 and now i can not get him to stop and it is driving me insane because everytime he smokes he loose the ability of life later on when he gets older and it makes me so sad that he wont stop smoking it drives me insane because i am in love with this boy
2006-07-10 03:58:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
It is easy to get sucked into smoking. The main reason is that it is a stress reliever.
2006-07-10 04:01:24 · answer #1 · answered by thesweetestthings24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problems with smoking are: one, some people think that they look cool because they smoke. And the problem that gets me is that when you start you get an incredible buzz...then you want the "buzz" when you get stressed or having fun or whatever...then the "buzz goes away and then you smoke because you literally need to. You should tell this boy what you think of smoking...his smoking in general. Remember everyone hates the person who coughs on purpose...
2006-07-10 11:05:38 · answer #2 · answered by Bing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all smokers smokes because they think it's cool, only teenagers tend to think so. I started when I was 14, not because I thought it was cool. I started because, my whole family smoked and I guess, I was just around it all the time. I'm 26 now and I'm still highly addicted to it. I wish I can stop (notice; "STOP", not "QUIT). But stopping is a lot harder than what it seems. I smoke because, it relieves stress and I'm addicted to it, no other reasons.
P.S. After only 2 years of smoking, I really think it's a lot easier to quit than those who have been smoking for a longer period of time.
2006-07-10 11:02:09 · answer #3 · answered by HotRod 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Media and dopamine these are the two main reasons for smoking addiction.
He has to want to quit.
So you need to help him realize what your feelings are for him and then help him see he is worth it to stop. Come up with a plan before you talk to him. Such as helping him get free patches from your local hospital/cancer dept. then present it to him.
If he says no way then walk away it might be the hardest thing you do in your life but you have to look out for yourself first!
because if your life is cut short down the road by his smoking then that will not be fair for you or your family(your teen/children ).
By you taking a firm stand he might see that it is important enough to quit.
If he is not welling to stop killing you by second hand smoke then he is not into you
2006-07-10 11:18:16 · answer #4 · answered by jaggedart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people I know smoke because it's a stress reliever. The only thing you can really do is talk to this guy about it and if he wants to try to quit, support him the whole time. It's really rough to try to quit, though. I've had a friend that's tried to quit several times. So....talk to him and give him w/e support he needs. Just don't nag him about it or the habit will increase because he will become more stressed.
2006-07-10 11:07:17 · answer #5 · answered by Cassie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweetie, I wish I could tell you. I'm 24 and I've been smoking since I was 17. I started because I thought it was cool and I wanted to impress a guy I liked. Now, I'm trying to quit and I can't seem to. Unfotunantly unless your freind wants to quit, there is nothing you can do but ask him to! Good Luck!!
2006-07-10 11:04:28 · answer #6 · answered by marieandlucaspape 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right, because alot of people smoke because they think its cool,other people smoke because they think it makes them look older,but if you sit him down,and show him a movie on it, maybe he would understand.My cousin is 15 and told me this answer.
2006-07-10 11:03:56 · answer #7 · answered by smartangel951 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people smoke because it calms them, some do it socially, to look cool, some do it because they weren't ever taught the down sides.
2006-07-10 11:02:17 · answer #8 · answered by Steph 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think one bad thing at that age is he may be smoking to rebel. i know at that age i did whatever i was allowed to do. they were bad choices and i have grown up since then but for that age all you can really do is talk to him. maybe he'll listen, you'll never know if you don't try!
2006-07-10 11:03:04 · answer #9 · answered by lulucakes32 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋