I have to laugh out loud... OT
I just opened my email from the America Cancer Society and read that Obama is raising the federal taxes on cigarettes from $.39 to $1 in hopes that this will prevent people from buying cigarettes and especially our youth....
Oy Vey Pres Obama. OPEN YOUR EYES and get a damn education! They are projecting this $.69 increase will cut down smoking 20%.... They are saying this will help deter the poor from buying cigarettes and ultimately boost our economy. Obviously Obama has no clue about anything in the field of addictions.
Addicts are not going to stop buying cigarettes because they are too expensive! We have an addiction! If I had 10 bucks in my pocket and I had the choice between eating today and a pack of cigarettes which one do you think I would chose...... If you guessed eating then you don't really understand the power of addiction either.
Am I aware that my husband and I spend $360 dollars a month on smokes.... of course! I am also well aware that it is complete insanity! But seriously I am not going to stop smoking because it is going to cost me an extra 40 bucks a month! Come on!!! I am already spending almost $400... $40 is not going stop me.
Putting it into perspective.... $400 a month... that is a new car payment... 2 months away from the couch I want... a nice vacation once a year maybe even twice. I could use $400 a month to pay some bills... put food in the fridge... the good healthy kind of course. Join the gym... Even get a personal trainer... Pay for Chantix... FOR 2!!! These are reasons I might consider quitting... But not for $40!!!!!
So thank you Mr. President for making the poor addicts poorer. For giving me more stress than I need and for not being educated about addiction!
GRRRRRRR
Rachel
PS.... sorry if i sound angry or rude in this post. It should probably be on the rants and raves forum but i dont feel like dealing with the bull on there. Please feel free to ignore it not read it or answer it... but again before responding realize Im just angry and bitter at myself and in total denial of my addiction and slow death. I can give you 100 reasons why i cant quit right now but I know they are all bull sh*t... so spare me from lectures. Thanks for being understanding.
Oy Vey Pres Obama. OPEN YOUR EYES and get a damn education! They are projecting this $.69 increase will cut down smoking 20%.... They are saying this will help deter the poor from buying cigarettes and ultimately boost our economy. Obviously Obama has no clue about anything in the field of addictions.
Addicts are not going to stop buying cigarettes because they are too expensive! We have an addiction! If I had 10 bucks in my pocket and I had the choice between eating today and a pack of cigarettes which one do you think I would chose...... If you guessed eating then you don't really understand the power of addiction either.
Am I aware that my husband and I spend $360 dollars a month on smokes.... of course! I am also well aware that it is complete insanity! But seriously I am not going to stop smoking because it is going to cost me an extra 40 bucks a month! Come on!!! I am already spending almost $400... $40 is not going stop me.
Putting it into perspective.... $400 a month... that is a new car payment... 2 months away from the couch I want... a nice vacation once a year maybe even twice. I could use $400 a month to pay some bills... put food in the fridge... the good healthy kind of course. Join the gym... Even get a personal trainer... Pay for Chantix... FOR 2!!! These are reasons I might consider quitting... But not for $40!!!!!
So thank you Mr. President for making the poor addicts poorer. For giving me more stress than I need and for not being educated about addiction!
GRRRRRRR
Rachel
PS.... sorry if i sound angry or rude in this post. It should probably be on the rants and raves forum but i dont feel like dealing with the bull on there. Please feel free to ignore it not read it or answer it... but again before responding realize Im just angry and bitter at myself and in total denial of my addiction and slow death. I can give you 100 reasons why i cant quit right now but I know they are all bull sh*t... so spare me from lectures. Thanks for being understanding.
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Now, I must say, I love ya even though you're a smoker, hehe! So, I am sorry this made ya upset!
At least you agree that those things that keep you smoking are excuses, just like every time I didn't stick to a diet.
Hope the $40 bucks doesn't hurt too bad...times are tough for us, too! And, I don't even smoke! LOL I think we'd be out on the street if I did! Lord!
Hugs to my friend....feel better tomorrow!
Heather
At least you agree that those things that keep you smoking are excuses, just like every time I didn't stick to a diet.
Hope the $40 bucks doesn't hurt too bad...times are tough for us, too! And, I don't even smoke! LOL I think we'd be out on the street if I did! Lord!
Hugs to my friend....feel better tomorrow!
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I was a pack a day smoker for 10 yrs and it took several attempts before I was able to quit for good. I know how hard it is to stop smoking! I always had the fear that I would gain weight if I quit (which I didn't btw). I also loved smoking and was afraid I would miss smoking terribly.
I quit because I didn't want to live that way anymore, coughing, hacking phlegm, being easily out of breath and a slave to my Camels. My health was declining, and I was getting scared. I thought about it for a long time before I did anything (contemplation phase) and one morning I slapped on a nicotine patch and went on faith. The first few weeks absolutely sucked. But eventually it eased up and I came through the other side. I've been smoke free for 3 yrs now.
These are the same reasons I'm pursuing WLS, because I want a better quality of life. And because if I continue this way I am risking my life. You've already taken the step to improve your life with WLS, so I know that when you're ready you'll have the strength to quit smoking.
Until then, save some cash and order your smokes from the internet or go to a Native American Reservation and buy there!
I quit because I didn't want to live that way anymore, coughing, hacking phlegm, being easily out of breath and a slave to my Camels. My health was declining, and I was getting scared. I thought about it for a long time before I did anything (contemplation phase) and one morning I slapped on a nicotine patch and went on faith. The first few weeks absolutely sucked. But eventually it eased up and I came through the other side. I've been smoke free for 3 yrs now.
These are the same reasons I'm pursuing WLS, because I want a better quality of life. And because if I continue this way I am risking my life. You've already taken the step to improve your life with WLS, so I know that when you're ready you'll have the strength to quit smoking.
Until then, save some cash and order your smokes from the internet or go to a Native American Reservation and buy there!
Hey... I know this is driving you crazy. I stopped cause of the prices. First and last time. Rach...when you want to do it you will. Just like you stopped before surgery. I bought from the reservations out east, the carolinas and florida when I went. I often spent hundreds of dollars when i was down south. Surely that is an addiction!!! Anyway...they have used these tactics before thinking it would make people quit and you are right it doesn't. I guess they think it sounds good. They think they could punish you for smoking. When you are ready you will do it...no one can convince you etc, only you. Hubby and you HAVE to do it together. I think you could get him to do it when you are ready 
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