What's the point of smoking? - Page 4

Kain · 03-29-2010

I think one of the main reasons it’s so hard to quit smoking is because all the benefits of quitting and all the dangers of continuing seem very far away. Well, here’s a little timeline about some of the more immediate effects of quitting smoking and how that will affect your body RIGHT NOW.

In 20 minutes your blood pressure will drop back down to normal.
In 8 hours the carbon monoxide (a toxic gas) levels in your blood stream will drop by half, and oxygen levels will return to normal.
In 48 hours your chance of having a heart attack will have decreased. All nicotine will have left your body. Your sense of taste and smell will return to a normal level.
In 72 hours your bronchial tubes will relax, and your energy levels will increase.
In 2 weeks your circulation will increase, and it will continue to improve for the next 10 weeks.
In three to nine months coughs, wheezing and breathing problems will dissipate as your lung capacity improves by 10%.
In 1 year your risk of having a heart attack will have dropped by half.
In 5 years your risk of having a stroke returns to that of a non-smoker.
In 10 years your risk of lung cancer will have returned to that of a non-smoker.
In 15 years your risk of heart attack will have returned to that of a non-smoker.

So, you have more immediate things to look forward to if you quit now besides just freaking out about not being able to smoke.

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hegma · 03-30-2010

nowadays when you are in a public place you should ask people:
“Do you mind if I don't smoke ?”

Justin · 03-30-2010

guys u will not believe it, a month ago i went to a shop that cells lighters and pipes. I saw so many accessories and gadgets for smoking ppl, I have even said to myself "Damn, i wish i smoke so i can have this lighter or this box or etc...

"

Anyhow, I dislike all kind of cigarettes, pipes and arguile

SysTaMatIcS · 03-30-2010

cases of cancers caused by smoking in insanely increasing!! both pancreatic and bladder cancers are increasing (95% of these cases are of smokers) , a friend of my dad was diagnosed with bladder cancer yesterday , he quit smoking about 3 years ago , but sadly the effect didnt show untill now.

Neoxter · 03-30-2010

They try it because they think it makes them look cool, or wave off the stress.

People start smoking out of curiosity and then become quickly addicted - just as the tobacco companies plan for.

Smokers make no mistake, you are the victims of nicotine. Cigarettes contain highly addictive ingredients to ensure you stay hooked.

Kain · 04-21-2010

**xcoder** · 04-22-2010

I do smoke when I'm sooooo pissed or out with the gang and that's like once or twice a month.

View Poll Results: Why Do U Smoke?
I can't remember why I started	2	6.45%
It helps me relax	3	9.68%
I don't want to smoke, I just can't stop!	1	3.23%
I'm too stupid to realise that I'm dying	1	3.23%
It's a daily pleasure like cookies	0	0%
I don't smoke! Mind your own business!	24	77.42%
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03-29-2010	#31
Kain Registered Member Last Online: 05-14-2023 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,412 Thanks: 5,152 Thanked 2,962 Times in 1,439 Posts Groans: 47 Groaned at 13 Times in 12 Posts	I think one of the main reasons it’s so hard to quit smoking is because all the benefits of quitting and all the dangers of continuing seem very far away. Well, here’s a little timeline about some of the more immediate effects of quitting smoking and how that will affect your body RIGHT NOW. In 20 minutes your blood pressure will drop back down to normal. In 8 hours the carbon monoxide (a toxic gas) levels in your blood stream will drop by half, and oxygen levels will return to normal. In 48 hours your chance of having a heart attack will have decreased. All nicotine will have left your body. Your sense of taste and smell will return to a normal level. In 72 hours your bronchial tubes will relax, and your energy levels will increase. In 2 weeks your circulation will increase, and it will continue to improve for the next 10 weeks. In three to nine months coughs, wheezing and breathing problems will dissipate as your lung capacity improves by 10%. In 1 year your risk of having a heart attack will have dropped by half. In 5 years your risk of having a stroke returns to that of a non-smoker. In 10 years your risk of lung cancer will have returned to that of a non-smoker. In 15 years your risk of heart attack will have returned to that of a non-smoker. So, you have more immediate things to look forward to if you quit now besides just freaking out about not being able to smoke. Source __________________ عميت عين لا تراك عليها رقيبا Last edited by Kain; 03-29-2010 at 10:43 PM.

03-30-2010	#32
hegma Registered Member Last Online: 10-02-2012 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 366 Thanks: 110 Thanked 227 Times in 126 Posts Groans: 12 Groaned at 14 Times in 8 Posts	nowadays when you are in a public place you should ask people: “Do you mind if I don't smoke ?” __________________ Let's paint the world ORANGE

03-30-2010	#33
Justin Vcoderz Dj Last Online: 04-17-2018 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,916 Thanks: 5,372 Thanked 3,557 Times in 2,050 Posts Groans: 21 Groaned at 16 Times in 14 Posts	guys u will not believe it, a month ago i went to a shop that cells lighters and pipes. I saw so many accessories and gadgets for smoking ppl, I have even said to myself "Damn, i wish i smoke so i can have this lighter or this box or etc... " Anyhow, I dislike all kind of cigarettes, pipes and arguile __________________ Music is what feelings sound like

03-30-2010	#34
SysTaMatIcS Registered Member Last Online: 10-14-2022 Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10,467 Thanks: 14,136 Thanked 4,244 Times in 2,547 Posts Groans: 186 Groaned at 198 Times in 120 Posts	cases of cancers caused by smoking in insanely increasing!! both pancreatic and bladder cancers are increasing (95% of these cases are of smokers) , a friend of my dad was diagnosed with bladder cancer yesterday , he quit smoking about 3 years ago , but sadly the effect didnt show untill now. __________________ problems of performance appraisal is that it sucks to memorize them

03-30-2010	#35
Neoxter Beyond the Code Last Online: 06-15-2014 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,993 Thanks: 2,214 Thanked 3,426 Times in 1,499 Posts Groans: 57 Groaned at 69 Times in 52 Posts	They try it because they think it makes them look cool, or wave off the stress. People start smoking out of curiosity and then become quickly addicted - just as the tobacco companies plan for. Smokers make no mistake, you are the victims of nicotine. Cigarettes contain highly addictive ingredients to ensure you stay hooked. __________________ Whatever you do, do it for the Lulz.

04-21-2010	#36
Kain Registered Member Last Online: 05-14-2023 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,412 Thanks: 5,152 Thanked 2,962 Times in 1,439 Posts Groans: 47 Groaned at 13 Times in 12 Posts	__________________ عميت عين لا تراك عليها رقيبا

04-22-2010	#37
xcoder Ma ghayro Last Online: 04-19-2018 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,592 Thanks: 1,765 Thanked 4,201 Times in 2,361 Posts Groans: 12 Groaned at 18 Times in 11 Posts	I do smoke when I'm sooooo pissed or out with the gang and that's like once or twice a month. __________________ http://twitter.com/danymoussa

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