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Am I addicted second hand smoke?
My dad smokes and always did when I was growing up. My parents are getting a divorce and he moved out last week. Ever since he moved out I feel weird cravings for the smell of the smoke. Like, I REALLY want to smell it and I feel kind of irritated that it's hard to find a smoker around without it being obvious I want to smell the smoke. When I went out shopping I kind of lingered around these people smoking outside so I could breathe it in and I felt a little better for awhile. Do you think second hand smoke is addictive or do I just miss the smell or something? It's really weird.
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You just miss the smell (and probably your dad). There's nothing addictive in cigarette smoke, so there's nothing to be worried about.
-Pax
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I would have to agree with Raven. It seems more likely that the smell of smoke triggers subconcious thoughts of your father. As he's not around, you long for more and more of that smell to feel as if he is there with you.
It's not really possible to become addicted to second hand smoke. Some people can find the smell highly enjoyable, and studies have shown that inhaling large amounts of second hand smoke as a child increases the possibility for that child to take up smoking later in life.
It is possible that you have attained an enjoyment from the smell and are succeptable to smoking yourself so please be careful.
Divorces are hard, and if you need someone to talk to then reach out. There are plenty of organisations like the kids help line and beyond blue, and at your school/college/local community there will be councillors you can speak to.
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I think you link the smoke to your father and you just miss him.
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