How easy is it to be only be a social smoker?

Question

I like to smoke with my friends on the weekends but I don't want to become a smoker. Smoking is a lot of fun and all, but I don't think that being addicted to cigarettes is a cool thing at all. I only smoke other people's cigarettes and I've never bought my own. My weekend cigarettes consumption has been increasing; last Friday night I smoked 5 cigarettes and last Saturday night I smoked 11. I haven't had a cigarette since, but I think I've been craving one. I know I can hold out until Friday when I'm with my friends, but I'm getting scared. I'm scared that I'll become an everyday smoker. I know that I should stop now before it's too late, but when I'm with my friends this weekend I won't be able to say no. I'm 18 and I had my first cigarette last summer. I always hated cigarettes until I had my second one (the first was awful). I think smoking is really stupid, but I really like to smoke. I'd like to smoke when I want to, but I don't want to be a slave to cigarettes like some of my friends have become. Will it be impossible for me to continue being only a social smoker, or do I have no choice but to leave cigarettes forever, along with my smoker friends?

Answer 1

this is a typical story for all smokers.



i have been smoking for five years now (since i was 20)

at the begining i was like you,



but now i smoke every day around 3 to 5 cigarettes, and off course in weekends the consumption is double and i may even finish a whole pack in a concert or a party.



it is your choise!

Answer 2

LOL, "I always hated cigarettes until I had my second one" is so typical, non-smokers can never understand how good it is. Anyway, about 40% of smokers are social smokers, but it looks like you're smoking way too much to stay a social smoker. If you're serious about wanting to do this, you have to recognize that you can't smoke nearly that much, you'll end up getting hooked. You really have to set a hard limit for yourself and stick to it. At this point, though, I'd say that the safest course is to stop now, because you're already losing control and increasing the amount smoked. Or you could consider the e cigarette, it's not as bad for you (though it's still addictive).

Answer 3

aww man i feel ya on this one.

I was a social smoker ...never "needed" one just had them when drinks were flying and when someone else offered me one. Then One day once i started driving to work and had one from a pack someone left in my car...over time it became i cant drive long distances without some. long story short

I made this rule - I smoke only in the winter ( no one wants to go outside and freeze) and i wont buy any in the summer months at all! I still have some at parties but no more than 10! tell ur friends to get on ur case and keep ya from buying ur own packs ..u can turn around if u limit urself. but if u keep going the way u are u can deff become addicted! U can be a social smoker just u have to have A LOT OF self control! if u dont have that than back up and say bye to ciggs for good!

good luck!!

Answer 4

I've been smoking socially for over 20 years. I have not had a cigarette in over 2 months and I don't miss it, but next time I go out with friends for beers I may smoke a pack by the end of the night then go without until the next time I go out drinking. Basically I smoke when I drink but other than that I don't smoke.

Answer 5

smokers start out as social smokers, then get addicted. It's not cool, and it's really expensive. Don't smoke just chill while they do, and don't give in if they try to get you to smoke it. they're addicted and want someone to sit outside and waste away with them.



look at people about 5 or 7 years older than you who smoke. it's not cool/fun... they spend a lot of money on cigs and have nasty teeth and cough up crap all the time and can't even it through a movie without a smoke break. just don't start, it's REALLY hard to quit.

Answer 6

I have yet to meet a true social smoker. Virtually everyone who does it more than just trying it becomes addicted. It takes about 2 weeks for most to develop a physical addiction.



As only about 1 person in 5 is a smoker these days, are you sure you want to be even a social one?

Answer 7

I've always been a social smoker and find it easy to then walk away from it. But I don't have an addictive personality.



Do you? If so I wouldn'r risk it - its just not worth it - you'll definately pay for it later on

Answer 8

you answered your own question: your consumption is increasing.



pretty soon you will be buying expensive packs. because tobacco is an addictive drug. that's gross and deadly. and gross. i'd never breath out my nose when i smoked, and i'd lose my breath often as a result.



and you get sore throats eventually, and even cough blood (i never have but know people who have -- that don't have cancer ... so smoke like chimneys still).



it does give you something to do ... but my opinion is find something better to do with that five minutes.

Answer 9

Start limiting yourself to only five cigarettes. :D No matter what. Just promise yourself "only five" or even better, less. :D



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Answer 10

I'd stop now if you don't want things to escalate. No one wants to be addicted, it just creeps up on them.

Answer 11

A. (short one) I did it with ease, Just don't buy your own smokes. Ask to have one of your mate is you could so kindly have one.