i am a 13 year old girl, and i tried my boyfriend's ciggarette the other day, cuz i just wanted to try. he didnt force me into it, i just wanted to try ; like i just said. so then the next day i craved for one soo badly and i bit my nails which i never did before. and i just want some kinda smoke in mah lungs now ! am i addicted already ? what should i do ?
xO_Natalie_Ox answered Tuesday January 11 2005, 8:49 am: OK trust me my mom is a nurse and does classes specializing in smoking. And what the other peopel say is not true you CAN get addicted after 1 ciggarette. Yes it is sad but true that's why people always say never to even try. ANd to answer yourother question... just don't ever smoke again. Try as hard as you can becuase your addiction can get worse. Remember: every cig you smoke takes at keast 5 minutes off your life. I swear that's true my doctor told me. [ xO_Natalie_Ox's advice column | Ask xO_Natalie_Ox A Question ]
kristen22 answered Monday January 10 2005, 9:28 pm: Sorry to inform you, but after 1 ciggarette, your not addicted to them. But anywayz, dont't smoke cuz it'z bad for ya which I'm sure ya' already knew. [ kristen22's advice column | Ask kristen22 A Question ]
pinklove53 answered Monday January 10 2005, 7:26 pm: i am 21 and quit smoking twice and now for good. You don't realize how bad it is for you expecially at your age...it can do a lot of harmful things and it's such a waste. I would stop and tell your boyfriend to do the same if I were you [ pinklove53's advice column | Ask pinklove53 A Question ]
TheChosenOne answered Monday January 10 2005, 6:46 pm: It's possible you're addicted already. Not really normal for trying one but maybe so all the same. I'd say try to get something for it. Why don't you try some of that stuff they put on tv or something? They can usually get you to quit. Either that or ask your parents or somebody about it. [ TheChosenOne's advice column | Ask TheChosenOne A Question ]
1_sexi_chicka answered Monday January 10 2005, 5:45 pm: Listen although it is possible that you are addicted from the nicatine. it is very unlikely! it is more of a phsycological addiction. which means in your head in case you didnt know. you just like the way it made u feel and thats why you want one. if you arent wanting to smoke anymore than just dont touch a ciggarette and i suggest chewing gum. trust me from experience it helps!! but if you do want to smoke think about what it can do to your body but see its ur body so do what you want. please rate. xoxo not so confused [ 1_sexi_chicka's advice column | Ask 1_sexi_chicka A Question ]
xoxhayley answered Monday January 10 2005, 5:06 pm: StOP!!!! do not get hooked on that.. the absolute best thing to do is not even get started.. so just before you think you mite get hooked, (which you Could be) DOn't pick one of those things up again before its too late. Dont be stupid [ xoxhayley's advice column | Ask xoxhayley A Question ]
sweetjewel answered Monday January 10 2005, 5:05 pm: it sounds weird that you would get addicted with one puff but i guess its possible. it sounds like your addicted, if you feel like you HAVE TO have one then buy the chewing gum to quit or eat regular gum whenever you feel like a smoke [ sweetjewel's advice column | Ask sweetjewel A Question ]
Shelbyjune answered Monday January 10 2005, 4:51 pm: Trying a cigarette once will not an addict make. It is more than likely a purely psychological thing on your part. Chewing your nails because of this psychological craving was, believe it or not, probably also psychological.
For the time being, you should carry gum around with you, NOT nicorette or ugly stuff like that, because you are not addicted. Just get Extra or blow some great bubbles.
I can't give you sermons about the evils of smoking; I experimented myself, but I did quit before it became a really dirty habit. I can tell you that it will stink up your hair, your breath, your clothes, your lungs and you'll start coughing. I won't even go into the health problems that will start to rear their ugly heads in as little as 5 years if you even consider starting. SO STOP BEFORE YOU EVEN START
Hope I helped. [ Shelbyjune's advice column | Ask Shelbyjune A Question ]
Ryan_10 answered Monday January 10 2005, 4:48 pm: YOu probably are addicted. It only takes one puff and one time in order to get it. Or maybe your just stressing or getting nervouse. If you are addicted try to stay away from it and keep telling your self that you can die from it. Keep on eating the most addicting thing you like. keep your mond off it can soon youll be cured....maybe
NikNik answered Monday January 10 2005, 4:40 pm: Your 13 years old and for one you dont need to be smokeing because its bad for you really bad...it messes up your lungs and your voice and its just nasty you dont wanna start smokeing and I dont think your addicted to them I think you got it in your head that you want one and thats whats makeing you think your addicted so just do it for your own health and dont start because if you start and get really addicted then it will take you forever to quit, I hope you take my advice into consideration...-Nikki
P.S.*Feedback is greatly appreciated* [ NikNik's advice column | Ask NikNik A Question ]
ATyourSide247 answered Monday January 10 2005, 4:27 pm: It doesnt take long to get addicted to anything. Next time you feel this crave for one try eating one of your favorite candy bars or something to get your mind off of cigarettes and on to those GREAT candy bars you used to crave...
xxjools27xx answered Monday January 10 2005, 4:16 pm: hey. first of all, unlike some other people who i know will reply to this.. im not going to yell at you. i think that you were just experimenting and thats fine. i dont know if your addicted already. you have just tried it once right? like that was your first time?? if it was then i highly doubt your addicted. you might be depending on like if you just took one smoke or not, but if you had the whole cigarette them it is possible you are. i dont know actually i have never smoked in my life. but anyways. if you keep having cravings please please dont get hooked. your only 13 and you have your whole life to live so dont waste it on something stupid that could kill you instantly. lol i know im sounding a bit mother-ish but its true. i wouls hate my lungs to get all black and nasty from something so simple as paper and dried up leaves. so good luck with this dealio.
xoxoxox
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Shortie8959 answered Monday January 10 2005, 4:16 pm: It sounds like you're addicted, but it just seems too early to me. I mean, it was only your first try. But no matter how strong you're craving is, don't try anymore. Ciggarettes are really bad for your health. 1/2 of my grandparents died cuz of it. So don't smoke okay? Just like, try chewing gum or something. Or start eating more chocolate. Good luck!
Hope I helped!
♥ Erin [ Shortie8959's advice column | Ask Shortie8959 A Question ]
CaitLynnG answered Monday January 10 2005, 4:16 pm: No,you cannot be addicted already. Well, the same thing has happened to me, except I've been smoking for two years now. But,it's just the craving part about it, you must of liked it, so now you want another..but if you stick with everything and don't smoke,you will totally forget about everything. In my opinion, you don't want to get started, I started at 12 and now I can hardly do half the things I want too. It is hard to breathe just walking up the hill from school. I'm just saying this for your own sake, when you get in my place in a couple years. [ CaitLynnG's advice column | Ask CaitLynnG A Question ]
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