Why do you smoke ?

@skkalra (966)
India
June 23, 2010 5:12am CST
Hello Do you smoke cigarette ? If yes, then How many do you smoke in day ? How did you started smoking,..just your own interest or was forced by someone.. Even if you know, its not good for health, will you continue or planning to quit or have already quit ? Would you share some tips on how to quit this habbit.. Thanks,
1 response
23 Jun 10
I started smoking at the age of 11, which is very young I know. I wasn't forced to, it was my choice, it was something me and a friend started. I am now 27 and I quit smoking 3 years ago after I had my 3rd baby and felt it was unfair to my children, as it would affect my health and theirs, so I decided enough was finally enough. I made an appointment with my doctor as I felt I would need some sort of help or support because I had been smoking for such a long time. My doctor prescribed me a product called Zyban which is a beta blocker if I remember correctly and within 3 weeks I was no longer smoking. I was very impressed, not to say I did still "miss" having a cigerette after meals, with a cuppa etc, but I didn't "need" one. I would recommend it to anyone who needs a little extra help, I know there is another product called Champix that is also used.
@skkalra (966)
• India
23 Jun 10
Hello And thanks for being so informative..Aprreciate the pointwise detailed reply to my query..which you tried to answer to its fullest. Well, I am glad to know that you cared for your children and quit smoking, which shows your all love towards them Good Wishes.