What lies did you tell yourself?

[PeaceTrain]

Hey did anyone see John Mellencamp on "Sunday Morning" being interviewed by Jane Pauley? He chain smoked through the interview (which wasn't all that long, at least the part that aired), wafts of smoke were blowing up and around him and Jane Pauley.

 

She asked him about his smoking and he said he tells himself it's the people who smoke AND drink that get in trouble. He said this is what makes him feel better about smoking.

 

I told myself a similar lie: I told myself I'd be OK since I was doing everything else right- I exercised, ate a very clean diet, slept 8 hours or more per night, drank plenty of water, didn't drink or do any other drugs.

 

What lies did you tell yourself to justify your smoking???

[sgt.barney]

The standard lie everyone in Denial shares : "None of that sh|t can ever happen to Sarge. He's *invincible* ... right?"

 

 

Easy Peasy

[Boo]

Addict?  No, of course not.  I continue smoking because I like it.

 

Besides...I don't even have a smoker's cough so I don't think the cigarettes are doing any real damage.

[Jenny]

That I was too addicted to quit.  Reality was I didn't want to. 

[Reciprocity]

Even though the cost of smokes just went up another $0.25/pack, it's not costing me that much to smoke :unsure:

[NADA]

That my switch to a low tar cigarette was "much better for me". No need to quit after that.

[Doreensfree]

 

Because my lungs were OK...I was in denial of all the other dangers ..I'm fine..the biggest lie

[hford]

I didn't watch the interview... but I've got plenty of lies I tell myself - or told! 

-I can have one, no one will know, and I will be a non-smoker again.

-I'm not in physical trouble yet, my body is working just fine.

And many more.

 

What a great question peace train. I can't wait to look on this later through my quit.

[ChRiSpY]

Your bigger then you think

[Stewie]

I dont think i told any lies to myself, i just didnt had any care. But then when quitting i looked at all the information and it really hit home. Right now id have to be pretty drunk or out of myself to even consider to put those toxic vapours on my dear lungs, god no.

[Doreensfree]

I enjoy smoking... It's my reward..I can quit anytime...

[Jewel]

Everything was a lie! I actually believed my lies & still want too! I don't know how to not smoke. Having much difficulty trying not to smoke after 47+ years smoking.

[Reciprocity]

Many of us here were even longer term smokers Jewel so yes, it is possible to quit even though you've been addicted for that long! That's the good news here. But, will be up to you to do the heavy lifting part. Just do not ever take another puff. Your body and mind will adjust themselves in time and you will be just fine. Quitting never killed anyone but smoking has killed millions!

[Doreensfree]

Jewel..

I didn't know how to be a adult with my crutch..I was like a toddler learning all about life ..

The only thing I regret ..is not doing it decades before I did...

Keep busy...

If you havnt read Allen Carr the Easy Way to stop smoking..I will advise you to do so..asap...

He has helped millions..and most off us too...you can read it on line..

A great read to idle some hours away... X