Many Smokers believe they not to stop smoking because of their self-destructive attitude. They actually want to get sick. Some say they are afraid of reaching old age. Others arrogantly vow to continue smoking until it kills them.
While some people do have emotional problems which lead to self-destructive behavior, I believe the majority of smokers with this attitude are not in this category. Most make these statements to hide their fears of not being able to give up cigarette and stop smoking.
The reality is that some people just don't care enough about themselves to give up cigarettes and stop smoking. Unfortunately, some are later diagnosed of having cancer. Others will have heart attacks, strokes or other circulatory conditions. Many will be discovered to have major breathing impairments from emphysema.
The worst part of this is that not only do these people have a potentially deadly disease; they know that they are responsible for it.
An equally tragic situation is experienced by the survivors of people who die of smoking related illnesses. Many ex-smokers go back to smoking through the encouragement of family and friends. This usually happens to someone who is disease free and stop in order to stay healthy.
Initially they are nervous and crabby. Soon the spouse, kids and others are saying, "If this is what you are like if you are not smoking, for heaven's sake, smoke!" While it may seem to be a good idea at the time, consider how the relative feels when the smoker gets cancer or has a heart attack and dies. The guilt is tremendous.
Some beliefs or statements made by smokers sound irrational, as if they have a real death wish. Often, there is really nothing wrong with the person—it is a drug effect. Fear of withdrawal or being unable to cope through life without cigarettes results in a defense mechanism to justify the habit.
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