*Trigger Warning* Substances?

*Involves Smoking*

Okay, so, Grey just posted this on our tumblr:

Jesus, on the inside, I’m an avid smoker. Until now, I had no desire to when out. Today, I just had an episode. Holy ###$, I wanted a cigarette so badly. Of course, non of the others smoke (due to it being a nasty habit, unhealthy, and we are technically underage). I couldn’t control it. I had to do something.

Has anyone smoked tea before? Doesn’t give a high of any sort, but it eased the urge. I know Rhi’ll be mad at me for that. She hates any form of smoking so much. But, I really had to today. It won’t happen again.. I hope. Whatever.

:Grey:

P.S. Now her room smells like tea, and the parents are up. Jesus, if they ever found out.

Has anyone experienced this? We're trying to get him to quit, but he's been getting restless and anxious over it. It's like going through withdrawl. I didn't even know of how bad it was until today when he had this tea joint thing. D: I don't know what to do!

Yes, I have alters who are smokers and when they're close or out I crave cigarettes, even though I've never been a smoker myself. The only thing I can suggest is distraction techniques, trying to find other things you/Grey can do that help with the craving and the anxiety. I find going out for a walk, or watching something funny on TV can help, for example. What kind of things does he like doing?

Thank you so much for your response. Going for a walk sounds good, but I think watching tv was what made him break in the first place. He likes listening to music, playing card games, and singing, I think. We have tried music, but that doesn't stop such intense urges. Before getting the tea, he was literally about to cry. It was that bad. I never knew it was that bad.. If it happens again, we'll try to distract him or something. Thanks a lot for the suggestion.

You guys could try nicorette patches or gum. We've been debating doing that in our system so that when smokers aren't out, the others don't need to deal with withdrawl or have to smoke.

Oh, that would be a great idea if we weren't underage/ didn't live under the parents roof. We thought about it, but it would probably do more harm than good. Since, no one has ever smoked in the body before, there really isn't a physical dependence on it. Nicotine patches and gum have some nicotine in them, and I fear that we would get hooked on them or something. I don't know.. but thank you so much for the suggestion. It means a lot.

Four of us are avid blowers and smokers while the others really *hate* smoking (with physical revulsion). Tends to be hard when we're out smoking or blowing, while also feeling nauseous and grossed out! We also have an anorexic part, a bulimic part and an orthorexic part, but that is something we've dealt with and can handle.

What you could do is use an e-cigarette. That's how we deal with the revulsion (it tastes great!), while also amping up on the nicotine and having that soothing ritual. Plus it is healthier than smoking (because no burning, no ash, no tar etc). However, there are also e-liquids without any nicotine! Perhaps a solution?