Why Do People Smoke Cigarettes

Smoking kills! That's what everybody including the smokers say. In spite of knowing the fact, they can make any excuse to get out just for a cigarette drag. Many people wonder why do people smoke cigarettes. There are many reasons to it, like the company that they keep, cigarette addiction, curiosity about what exactly a cigarette is, or even to while away time. Following are some of the reasons why people smoke. Some of the information provided below comes from smokers themselves; I guess that's what the title is about!

The reasons for smoking differ from age to age, they are different for teenagers than for the old people. What's it with smoking anyway?

It's Fun, Dude!

Most of the teenagers think that smoking is 'cool' and a fun thing to do. One more reason to it is that if they have been in an environment where smokers have been there, for instance, their parents, they tend to get curious about that 84mm long stick. As they grow up and become independent, they try smoking, which eventually leads to addiction.

Stress Buster

Most of the working people smoke as they think that a puff of nicotine reduces their stress levels and makes them feel relieved. This happens as cigarettes create conditions that help the body to deal with anxiety, depression or stress.

As Thin as a Cigarette

There was a rumor, that models smoke to lose weight. It is not that true, but there is a logic behind it. Cigarette reduces appetite, which in turn does not make you much hungry. Ultimately, if you don't eat, wouldn't you lose weight? Obviously, you would. I know you wouldn't want to buy this but yes, some people do smoke to lose weight.

A Pastime

Yes, smoking is just a pastime for some smokers. If you ask them what satisfaction they get from doing this, they will answer that it helps them pass their time.

Made for Each Other

Some say that smoking a cigarette helps them get rid of their loneliness, as they have the company of a cigarette. This sounds senseless, but many of them have agreed upon this.

Cigarettes: Tasty!

I am not saying that they are tasty, but most literally say and believe that they are. And what keeps them smoking is nothing but that taste. I have come across people who told me that the smoky breath and the taste of tobacco is what makes them light one more.

Pleasure Packet

Most smokers don't' realize that when they keep a packet of cigars in their pockets, they smoke more. If one has about 5 loose cigarettes, that person will smoke just 5 of them, but a pack of 20 will not stop you after 5.

Cigarette for Thought

There was a research which showed that people smoke so that they can think properly. It make not seem to make much sense, but smoking helps to shut distractions which makes the mind think better.

Cause My Body Says So

After smoking for years, the body gets used to the nicotine that flows through the blood. So, people tend to feel the urge for a cigarette, that is a source of nicotine which can be provided to the body.

Relaxing Breath

While smoking, the way you breathe makes you calm and relaxes your mind. Some people who suffer from panic attacks, or high stress levels, need to breathe easy, that is, inhaling, holding the breath in your lungs for a few seconds and then exhaling it. This is just like the cigarette smoking act and this is why people smoke when they are stressed.

Drinks with Smoke

Why people smoke when they drink? Maybe they really want to die as soon as possible. Bad joke. Almost all of them do this, as when you are drunk and high, a cigarette helps you get higher. Or maybe it looks cool!

These were some answers to why do people smoke cigarettes. There can be many other reasons behind smoking too; they differ from smoker to smoker. Cigarette smoking is injurious to health. But people actually don't feel like quitting it as they prefer lighting a cigarette, than lighting up their lives.