Smoking and related topics

[jojo_forever]

I'm not so sure this belongs here but i just wanted to repeat what u probably already know smoking is bad for u...

not only does it raise your risk for lung cancer and heart diseases... it can make your teeth yellow, its a waste of money, it can fill up your lungs with tar, and it could kill the other people who u are around often (second hand smoke)

some people think it makes them look grown up or cool or cute... i dont think having yellow teeth is attractive... nor is having a hole around your neck area (most of the people who have that are smokers)... nor is having bad breath

some people think its fun... oh really? its not because someday, it could make even just breathing super hard. take a straw and put it in your mouth... breathe in and out from it (cover your nose)... how hard is that? super hard right? that could happen to people who smoke...

so i wanna encourage u... DO NOT START SMOKING. It is addicting... and if u already smoke, seek help so u could quit.... If u know anyone who smokes, if u truly care about them, u'll tell them the facts and encourage them to stop
for more info... visit http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/house/smoking.html

I'M A TEEN AGAINST SMOKING. PLEASE JOIN ME AND SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT NOT SMOKING...

<3
Felisa

ADDENDUM:

Yeyness! I have found the pic!

Now.. tell me. Are you still gonna smoke? Well. As the teentalk nurse "daw"... I am very worried with some of you. Nakss. Ate talaga o... Oh well..
NOTE: I am not forcing you to stop smoking because that is your body. NOT MINE. It is your own discretion. I would like you to think it over after seeing the pic..  I am excited for postive responses.

Go teentalkers! Have a healthy life! Mwah!!

[edit] the pic is really gross... so inhale first before clicking. Im sorry for those people who puked. I didn't mean to make you throw up or something. I just wanted to help. If you have weak stomachs, better not click and exit this thread. I dont want people to get angry or something just because of this...[/edit]

CLICK!!
http://www.ipass.net/a1idpirat/smoker'sbody.html
http://www.ipass.net/a1idpirat/smoker'sbody.html

<3 Xyla

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original thread starter's post:
  i know many will disagree..................but wake up girl! being lasinggera is way better than a smoker to death!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

anti-smoking girLs..............,post na please!!!!!!!!!!!!! keep this thread alive!!

i think both xyla and i should point out -- frequently drinking is not advisable too!
<3 Felisa

more:

Benefits of tossing that cigarette start within minutes.Here is a Timeline of the healthy changes you can expect after you quit:

20 minutes later: Your blood pressure drops to a level close to what it was before the last cigarette. The temperature of your hands and feet increases to normal.

8 hours later: The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.

24 hours later: Your chance of a heart attack decreases.

2 to 3 days later: Your senses of taste and smell begin to retun.

2 weeks to 3 months later: Your circulation improves and your lung function increases upto 30 percent.

1 to 9 months later: Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue and shortness of breath ease.

1 year later: The excess risk of conorary heart disease is half that of a smoker's.

5 years later: Your stroke risk risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker.

10 years later: The lung cancer death rate is about half that of a smoker's. The risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney and pancreas diseases.

15 years later: The risk of coronary heart disease is that of a nonsmoker's.


Got this from an article in a Local newspaper here sa Florida. Hope it helps!!

Smokers are a special breed,
who say they have an urgent need
to smoke when bored, or under stress,
from bills, to wills--and life I guess.
And then when sick, or told to quit,
they try, but some have to admit,
they're hooked, and struggle as they might,
the cigarettes are hard to fight.
"Just one wont hurt", they softly say,
trying to find an easy way.

They talk themselves into just one,
then realize the harm is done.
One turns to ten, and then some more.
They smoke as many as before!
Poor lungs complain--they cough and spit.
Say something and they'll have a fit!
Frustration, anger at one's self,
is vented on those trying to help.
"Stop preaching at me all the time,"
is a favorite smoker's line.

"When you complain, I smoke some more.
To calm my nerves is what it's for".
The fight goes on, for years sometimes,
with smokers handing out those lines.
While all the time they know they're lying!
Deep down inside they know they're dying!
Some lucky ones can break away,
but others in their grave will lay.
How sad is each one's shortened life!
How lonely for each grieving wife,
or husband, parent, child, or friend,
who suffered with them 'till the end.

An empty void, that once was filled
with vital life, which now is stilled,
remains for those they left behind.
Those left, reach deep inside, and find,
a poultice for their troubled mind.
The memories, both bad and good,
do what no words from others could.
The good ones comfort and bring near,
sweet moments, watered with a tear.

The bad ones are a lesson in life,
for parent, child, husband, or wife.
How we use what we have learned,
Will touch the lives of all concerned.
For those of us who still will smoke,
remember what it's like to choke,
and struggle for each gasping breath,
until released in peaceful death.
Consider those who're left behind,
Quit now, and surely you will find,
that with God's help, your choice to live,
to loved ones as a gift can give.

[redishz]

ano ka. sa alak mararape ka, sa yosi hinde. hehe.
sa alak, atay mo ung kawawa.. sa yosi baga.. pareho lng un.
ang redhorse 21 pesos, and yosi 1.50 lng!
sa alak ngwawala ka. sa yosi cool k lng.

e panu pg matakaw ka na sa alak pati pa sa sigarilyo? hehe.
edi msaya. puro bisyo... wahehe.

peace.

[dj_lexy01]

amm..for me its better 2 drink dan to smoke..
sa drink beer belly pero naagapan nmn un
sa smoke dark lips ska bad breath and yellow teeth
eeeww..
ewan!!!
bsta hnd nmn ako alcoholic and im not a smoker..
kaya cguro wala n lng ako sa dalawa...

[ericka]

ako, I just drink wine, pero pag may occassion, I don't smoke and drink. Actually I haven't tried smoking tlga... okay lang naman. Wala naman ako na feel na maynawawala sakin or may hindi ako na experience. Actually, sometimes, I don't get it why others love smoking e because of the bad effects it will cause. No offense sa smokers ha, pero mga sis na smokers, as early as possible, try to stop smoking... its really bad for you and magyellow pa teeth mo, magdark yung lips, etc. masmagastos sa mga beauty products yon mga sis... and imagine niyo na lang pag tumanda kayo kung gano kamahal ang magagastos ninyo sa hospital and medicine bills...

[IndianPrincess]

Well I think Nothing is better than the other.  Being drunk and being an addicted smoker are both WRONG. 

[agent_ysabel]

I REALLY hate smoking... peace!

[wadz]

to be honest, no offense, na tuturn off ako sa mga smokers.... that's why obviously i dont like to smoke when i become 18 up.... it's ok to drink as long as paminsan minsan lang or isang shot... kasi if it will become ur habit makakasira sa health natin eh.... same through with smoking... hehe

[MiCox]

ayoko maka kita ng tao na talamak manigarilyo,

nakaka tanda ang paninigarilyo.

waaah.

[jenny16]

mas gusto ko uminom. ayoko magsmoke. mamatay ako sa gagawin ko.[/size]

[dj_lexy01]

2 tell u d truth my bf is a smoker..so wer doin sumthn 2 it..im givin him a theraphy..pabawas ng pabawas..kpg bnigla ko kc bka kng ano mngyari s knya,msama daw kc un...

[baller_chic23]

oh please
i gave up on convincing my bf to stop smoking a loooong time ago. 

[melmaq]

i'm a smoker and i've started when i was 16. i've been doin it for 8 yrs now and i'm not against people who hates it. but if i were to ask, i'd rather be a chain smoker than an alcoholic coz smoking wont make me unconscious kagaya ng alak. smokers are completely in control of themselves. mamamatay nalang kami sa lung cancer pero dignidad namin, intact parin. smoking wont make you do crazy things. 

[The Living Doll]

i dont like cigars,really..

[jojo_forever]

  dis is me, starter of the anti-smoking thread.
just to remind smokers out there,smoking darkens the lips,gives you horrid breath, could damage your mouth and lungs, gives you more pimples and FreckleS! and also, blotchy skin and premature wrinkles!
keep the topic hot! 
smoking is a no-no.
drinking is ok when moderated

[The Living Doll]

Smoking = bad.

Just stop, you'll feel better and you'll live much longer.