smokers know it wilk kill them. they see it around them. they know it is possible to stop. they do know all these things very well. when i smoked i did.
2006-07-26 04:14:38 · 14 answers · asked by Piffle 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
No, it is a "ratification of life."
In our life we need to affirm we are "here."
...if we are blowing out smoke it affirms we are in-fact here. There are of course other "ratifications;" however, smoking is a quick fix.
(I read about this somewhere.)
2006-07-26 05:03:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-06 18:52:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be a relaxant, it can be a stress-reliever, it can be social thing...I don't think it's really of self pity, I think to smokers who still smoke...just don't give a F*** Not to mention, I think people are pushing this no smoking thing too hard. Its starting to make me WANT to smoke! Ya, that's a little twisted, but when you think about it...how many times a day do you see a Truth commercial? How many times on a highway do you see a no-smoking sign? People need to give it a rest. If by now, half the population still smokes, then let them be, it's their decision and not yours.
2006-07-26 04:40:38 · answer #3 · answered by Kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I smoke. I often find myself thinking about its effects but it never seems to be enough to convince me to stop. The reason I believe I am like this is, I enjoy routines. Simple routines of life, how and when I do thing seems to be almost choreographed. Change is always hard especially to someone like me.
Manifestation of self pity. I don't think so. Habits are in essence routines bad or good. I guess in the end it is just how you look at it.
I am sure I will quit one day... But it will be when I am ready to change my routine.
2006-07-26 04:25:17 · answer #4 · answered by Jon H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strange you should make the association you make. With self-pity. Actually, it's just the opposite. Smoking is, as you say, harmful. Physiologically it is harmful, and that is its value for those who believe [at a less than conscious level] that they need to be punished. With every add that stresses the harmfulness of smoking, that add reinforces the value of smoking for those who need to harm themselves. Vicious cycle that the liberal-types who "need" to intensely focus on helping others [in order to avoid looking within themselves] love to be involved in because it works.
Back to self-pity.... if you were actually involved in self-pity, then you would be right next door to grief, and there is nothing better for the entire system than deep and sustained grief. With a catharic session of grief, smoking would not be necessary. Grief is the natural and effective way of acknowledging ones pain... while smoking is a way to deny ones pain by punishing oneself physically rather than acknowledging ones pain emotionally.
2006-07-26 04:30:28 · answer #5 · answered by docjp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your a pole smoker is is that a manifestation of self pity or are you just gay? Just thought i would ask have a nice day!
2006-07-26 04:21:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No self pity here just addicted to nicotine, they say smoking is more addictive than heroin, and I believe that! I quit at least once a year and will continue to do so till it sticks!
2006-07-26 04:19:32 · answer #7 · answered by Steffy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's a means to cope with the stress of daily events without having to develop positive coping mechanisms. Also helps to keep the world at a distance.
2006-07-26 04:17:42 · answer #8 · answered by Jonathon L. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Smokers are only the latest scapegoats of the liberals who are not happy unless they have something to whine about and someone to hassle and look down on
2006-07-26 04:31:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since smoking is more like a slow suicide, continous smoking is like a reflection of self hate or simply lack of self-love.
2006-07-26 04:21:27 · answer #10 · answered by Abhishek Joshi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋