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Smoking
I may be completely over-reacting, but I really need some advice on this;
I'm thirteen, and I started smoking a few months ago... at first it was only a fag or two when I was around friends, but now its almost like I need a few cigarettes to calm me down just so I can start studying... not just around my mates and stuff..
Problem is; I've started to get some pain in my chest, and I've let myself get into a panic by reading that section on a ciggie packet about health hazards over and over again...
and now I'm afraid I may be sick... like i said, I may be over reacting... but I'm panicky... I don't want to die, my parents are doctors!
I can't tell them, I'll get into so much trouble... and after they send me for a check up, and if the results turn up fine, then I'll want to smoke again- but they'll confiscate the pack from me... and I won't be able to... Honestly, I have so much going through my head right now, I CAN'T STOP SMOKING, BUT I CAN'T DIE EITHER??
What should I do?!
PS. Sorry for the lengthy question
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It doesn't sound like you're getting sick from the smoking itself, it sounds like you're getting sick from worrying about it, so first thing is to just relax, everything will work out alright.
Still, my dad smoked from when he was twelve to just a few months ago, and he's had all sorts of lung problems and got bags under his eyes, smelly breath, a raw, red throat, and possibly the first stages of cancer. You can get short of breath, and get colds much more easily as well. There are too many health risks involved with smoking cigarettes, you should try to quit.
Nicorette gum works quite well, and finding something to take your mind off of it, like playing an instrument, a sport, or excercising, will also help. I would suggest telling your parents that you feel dependent on cigarrettes, and if you're serious about trying to quit, they'll understand and help you. However hard it is (my dad went through huge withdrawals, and it's hard, but you can do it) you should really try to quit.
Good luck, if you want any more info you can ask or e-mail me.
:)Nevaeh
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Hmmmm. stop smoking. smoking sucks! i mean seriously... havent ur doctor parents told you how bad it is!!! i will never smoke. never try it. your WILL die from cancer... sorry for sayin that in a mean way, but DONT DO IT!
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This is serious... OK, first of all, why were you smoking at 13, let alone ever? Second of all, just throw away all cigarettes. Do your parents even know you've been smoking? If not, you should probably tell them and attempt to sit through the long and painful lecture.
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It is probably nothing but you shouldn't mess with chest pains. Tell your parents you are having them so you can get checked out. You don't need to tell them about the cigs...but get checked out to be on the safe side. You really should stop the smoking though because it gets harder to quit the longer you smoke. :)
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your body is just probably getting used to the smoking. no way can you die just from a few weeks of smoking. but dude, seriously stop. i mean if this isn't a newsflash enough then yeah. there are plenty of ways of stopping smoking. use your friends are a moral support (err your NON smoking friends). i know people who have done it (whlie they were smokign for years) and they didnt even go through withdrawl. there is no such thing as "i can't stop smoking" that's just a crapload of bull. it just takes alot of hard work and determination.
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MAYBE YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE STARTEDTO SMOKE IN THE FIRST PLACE. do you remember 2nd grade health class at ALL?? They don't even sell cigaretts to minors!! where do you get them?? Yea you can die, and most likely you will get cancer. Stop smoking. use niccorete gum because you will get the nicotine you want slowly untill you stop. Your parents are doctors don't you listen to them???? What were you thinking??? like 14 minutes get snatched from your life with each ciggarete, and i bet a smoker like you has gotten a gillion hours taken out if you smoke packs. Chest pain is a sign of cancer, so don't be surprised if you get cancer and die prematurley. Shouldhave payed attention in health all these years, and you sholdhave listend to your parents. doctors children. IM A DOCTORS CHILD MYSELF!! just stop smoking, even if it means going psyco if you want to save your life. i detest smokers.
Have a nice rest of your life btw
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don't smoke. if u smoke, you will die of a horrible death.
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Your not going to die! At least not yet! You should quit smoking if you don't your parents will find out and then you might get sick! So just stop. If you feel the need go outside and run chew gum or something to get your mind off it!
GOOD LUCK! *!Clair!*
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i think you should really stop smoking first of all. i mean your teeth get yellow, your lungs get all icky, it get hard to breath, you get lots of rinkles, and then you die. whats fun in that? well, i dont think your sick but its stil not healthy. if you have a craving then go outside and take a jog or eat some licorish...
hope i helped ♥ cookierat123
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well my mom smokes and i get like that around her because i have ashma so i can never smoke maybe you should chew more gum or the smokeing gum my mom doesnt but i tell her tooo she chews the gum tho because its good just say to your self thatr smoking is only hurting you not helping you
hope i helped
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Okay i know it`s hard but you HAVE to tell your parents. I meen if you go to them all teary and upset like "omg i think i might die becuase i smoke" the first thing they would do is help you ! they aren't gunna be like deal with it your in trouble. i know it`s hard and i don`t meen to sound dramatic.. but would you rather get grounded MAYBE.. or have lung cancer or die? i know thats extrem but it could really happen. hope i helped -courtney
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Everyone has tried smoking. I have also. I did it with my friends and sometimes at home when I was alone. But that lasted for about 3 months. I relized how stupid it was && defenetlly pointless. If you keep doing it your parents will find out. They find out everything. Its good that you want to stop so when ever you feel like you have to smoke just try not to. Throw it away or hide it. Start keeping yourself busy && find other things that could calm you down instead of smoking. ll ♥ ll
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you really should try and stop smoking, if you struggle just slowly decrease d amount you are smoking. if you carry on eventually it will seriously damage your health and you could end up with a number of different illnesses or diseases. if you cant cope with telling your parents (i strongly suggest you do) just go along to your local doctor and have a check-up this will make you feel a lot better. remember it is always good to talk to your parents they will be more understanding than you think.
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hi
listen the best thing to do is sit down with your parents tell them just say let me talk before you do. And b4 u get mad i want you to no it was all done by peer pressure. Just let it out. Once you tell them and they send you tell them and talk to them you will be very relieved.Try that
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i know this might be hard but you have to tell your parents but its the best thing to do right now
dont wait and continue smoking its so bad for your health just tell your parents!
♥
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OK when i was around your age i was in the same place as you..i tried a cigerette or two with my friends..then i found myself stealing some from my dad and sneaking in some smokes while i was walkng my dog at night..I almost got addicted..and looking back its scary..but i just stopped one day because i realized how dumb i was being plus i was so young.! I was so disgusted at myself..i didnt want to turn out a bad kid..and after thinking of all the consequenses..the health problems..what my PARENTS would say and how upset and disappointed they would be..i just stopped and im so happy i stopped.
i hope your lucky enough to be able to stop like i did..just stop..you can do it! dont wait or you will be too addicted
-melissa-
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Hey
Well one thing that you ahve noticed is that you want to stop, and thats the first step to stopping. You really should tell your parents or someone you trust, because they can help you a lot more then you realize.
...daddysgirl
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