Why do some people smoke?

Question

only fools smoke because it does nothing for you, it slows you down, it makes you irritable, you get addicted, it costs a lot and...

it fking kills you...

how can some people be so stupid that they ruin their health and quality of life

so tell me this, smokers of the world, why do you do it??

Answer 1

Maybe they like it.

I don't. It's minging

Answer 2

Because it's simply an addiction.

Everyone does it when they're stressed, even though it puts MORE stress on the human body.

But face it, everyone does it, I mean EVERYONE from teenagers to the elderly.

Once you start, it's difficult to stop, so they keep doing it.

They don't intend to harm themselves, they just keep smoking.

It's a fact of life, accept it. :)

Answer 3

Its an addiction.

There is a feeling you get that only another smoker can understand.. and even ex-smokers still crave it.

I quit smoking when I was pregnant with my daughter 8 years ago and even though I felt better I still started again 2 years ago.

It tastes yuck, it smells, its a filthy habit, and yet I still do it when i feel stressed.

Stupid thing is, smoking when you are stressed just puts MORE stress on the body. I guess its a psycological release.

Can't explain it. We are idiots.

Answer 4

its cool

Answer 5

Because it distracts you and makes you feel better about your life!!

Answer 6

It calms my anxiety. I like the taste. And I like to smoke. If you don't that's okay, too. So many things are killing us, the sun, corn syrup, preservatives, fast-food.... I try to stay away from those things, but I sure enjoy smoking.  

Answer 7

You already answered your own queston, They get addicted. Nicotine is one of the most addictive substances and tobacco smoke is full of it. The Tobacco companies know this of course, and monitor the levels because addiction means contintued sales. Cynical but the way it is.

Answer 8

heck if i know, i once was a smoker - don't even know why...maybe to get breaks at work...in a professional kitchen, it's hard to get away without a good reason.

i don't cook for a living any more, either

Answer 9

Okay well I smoke but I barely started about 3 or 4 months ago, it's not cool, and I know what risks come with it. I tried to stop but I can't I only smoke when I get really nervous or I'm mad. My husband of 4 years is a heavy smoker and at first I tried it because I was curious of what it was like and I didn't like it right away but when I find myself in a rut I smoke. I would like to quit it leaves a bad taste in my mouth and my hair smelling like smoke.

Answer 10

As you said yourself, you get addicted - it's not rocket science.  I tried it when I was 12, not out of peer pressure but curiosity like most kids because I did it alone in my bedroom. Unfortunately I did smoke on and off for a few years but gave up 7 years ago. Im in my 30s now and healthy.  Anyway we shouldn't be blaming people for smoking but the tobacco companies! Most people have an addiction - whether it be gambling, smoking, drinking, eating or whatever - it's up to people  how they live their lives and I don't dictate to anyone even though I do hate the smell and taste of it now and wouldn't touch it again.  

Answer 11

twas in the news the other day that its in the make up of your genes,some people are addicted form the first time they light up but most of us can give up will power is still a factor

Answer 12

Nobody who starts smoking plans to be a life-long smoker.

Most people start it as a social thing (not so much these due to the stigma), and like others have mentioned, become addicted.

It's like a trap, it's so easy to light up that first cigarette but so hard to stop.  

Answer 13

they smoke because in their minds it helps them (i am a smoker but not prode of it) because in their head it helps so it actually does help unfortunatly. Its like the saying anything is possible if you believe. It also gives you closure. I hope this helped :)

Answer 14

Cause I like too smoke,  I like to make smoke O's like the caterpillar on f ing Alice and wonderland.