Just as a preface- I am not anti-smoking, and believe people can do what they please with their own bodies. BUT- I found this while randomly surfing the net and thought it would be of interest to those emets who smoke:


Increased Risk of Illness

Studies show that smokers get more colds, flu, bronchitis, and pneumonia than non-smokers. In addition, people with certain health conditions like asthma, become sicker if they smoke (and often if they're just around people who smoke). As well, teens that smoke as a way to manage weight often light up instead of eating. As a result, their bodies lack the nutrients they need to grow, develop, and fight off illness properly.

The mixture of nicotine and carbon monoxide in each cigarette temporarily increases your heart rate and blood pressure, straining your heart and blood vessels. This can cause heart attacks and stroke. Not surprisingly, heart disease and strokes are more common among smokers than non-smokers.


So...if you smoke because of anxiety due to fear of being sick- that simple act makes it MORE likely that you will actually get the dreaded illnesses you fear Ironic, idn't it?


Hmmm.....now I am actually craving a cigarette. I wonder if I can bum one of my bro.


*amber*