I-LIKE-SMOKE

Hello teelee, I have been told my many people that I have a drug problem and it really upsets me. I live my life the way I choose and I don’t consider my use of smoking a little to be a problem. I get very offended when people tell me I smoke too much and how much it bothers them. I don’t care how much it bothers other people as long as I am happy. I pay my own bills and all my friends smoke just like me so we are just fine. People on my job tell me they don’t like the smell of smoke on me and I can see them gagging in the elevator and waving invisible fumes out of the way when I walk by. It seems to be some type of running joke that the smell of smoke is just too much to bare with people I work with and people at my apartment complex where I live act so stupid when I come outside smoking. I hate the reaction people give me and I am to the point where I want to start ripping people’s heads off and telling them to kiss my #**& How do I tell my family, people at work, other annoying friends, and other associates to back off without starting a fight and causing more drama? I-LIKE-SMOKE

Well, I-LIKE-SMOKE, first let’s take a more organized approach.

What are you smoking?

Do you smoke before, at, or after work?

How much are you smoking?

Do you clean yourself up after smoking (Shower, shampoo, brush teeth, fresh clothes)?

Are neighbors, coworkers, love interest, friend, or family starting to complain about the habit repeatedly?

How do you feel after you smoke?

Is it a habit you wish to kick one day or are you in it for the long haul?

Are you aware of the potential risk of smoking (Physical, mental, emotional)?

Let’s take a look at these questions first and then we can move forward.

 

What are you smoking?  Cigarettes, cigars, medicinal stuff-legal

Do you smoke before, at, or after work? Yes all 3

How much are you smoking? 2 before work, 3 at work, a few at home, and 1 before bed

Do you clean yourself up after smoking (Shower, shampoo, brush teeth, fresh clothes)? Sometimes

Are neighbors, coworkers, love interest, friend, or family starting to complain about the habit

repeatedly? Yes but I think it is overkill and they are trying to make an example out of me

How do you feel after you smoke? Relaxed and less anxious

Is it a habit you wish to kick one day or are you in it for the long haul? Not quitting unless forced to

Are you aware of the potential risk of smoking (Physical, mental, emotional)? Sure am

Let’s take a look at these questions first and then we can move forward.