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velvetmaker86 said:So every little bit of stress can trigger brain tumors now? Should I just go set my house on fire right away then?😁
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Smoking habits among Americans
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Megan Rodriguez44 said:I think if you're going to quit, you have to go cold turkey. I haven't heard of anyone who tried tapering off and actually stuck with it. I know a few "quick quitters," though. But hey, maybe that's just me.
Honestly, my life is such a mess right now that trying to quit would just be a temporary experiment.
Once I finally get my act together, then I'll deal with the cigarettes.
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Matthew Harris2 said:Honestly, my life is just too chaotic right now. Trying to quit smoking at this exact moment would probably just be a very short-lived experiment.
Once I get certain things back on track, I truly believe I'll finally be able to say goodbye to cigarettes once and for all...
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Of course. It’s all mental. You just have to find a motivation strong enough to push you through. Something you gain by quitting that offers even more satisfaction than a cigarette ever could. 🙂
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velvetmaker86 said:You must have absolutely dazzling, corn-yellow teeth.😁
Well, if that's the case, then every third or fourth person out there must be walking around with glowing yellow teeth.
I’ve never had yellow teeth, and I certainly don't have them now.
Has anyone here actually heard of a dentist or the concept of teeth whitening before?🙄
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Megan Diaz33 said:At this rate, it feels like every third or fourth person you run into is going to be walking around with those blindingly bright, neon-yellow veneers.
I’ve never dealt with yellow teeth—not back then, and certainly not now.
Have you ever actually sat down and looked into the world of dentistry—specifically when it comes to teeth whitening?🙄
Jessel, have you ever actually heard a good joke before?
Well, I’m right there with you—I'm definitely on your side on this one, even if I am a smoker myself.😁👋
The whole "yellow teeth" argument is nothing more than a propaganda stunt—a clever little trick designed to steer us smokers toward the wrong track. They want to nudge us away from our habits and push us toward an alternative that’s arguably much worse: inhaling exhaust fumes from a passing freight train.😁
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Matthew Harris2 said:I honestly feel like my life is such a whirlwind right now—it would be a very short-lived experiment if I tried to quit smoking this second.
Once I get certain things sorted out and find some stability, I truly believe I'll finally be able to say goodbye to cigarettes for good.
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I’m right there with you. Hopefully, by the time we’re old grandfathers, things will have calmed down significantly—for now, I still get motion sickness on planes! 😁 😁 👋
If I had my way for just one day, smokers would actually get official credit toward their retirement! 😬
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Linux says:>
Have you ever actually heard this joke before?
Well, I’m on your side, lady, and I’m a smoker too.😁>👋
I might have gotten a little carried away there🙂 😁>
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