self destructive behavior?

we all know that smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol is bad for anyone.
but does anyone out there think that if someone with thalassemia major/intermedia/minor smokes or drinks, that it is considered self destructive behavior?

I guess it has to do with the existing health of the organs like the lungs and liver.

Having poor chelation damages the liver and this could make things worse with these "Destructive Behaviors"

The iron overload, problems associated with blood transfusions and all other factors in thalassemia. It is best to avoid further decay of the body using ' Destructive Behaviors '.

Hi ... i think i have to chill the enviroment of this topic ... let me try ...
well .. smoking is not only a bad habbit  but its realy dangerous .. smoking can damage ur teeth as well ... yes teeth !!.. bad breathing .... damaged teeth.... lungs and liver  damages etc..etc..
soo i think its a bad thing to spend money to hurt/ destruct ur self ... when u can do it without spending money hahhahahha..... soo dont waste ur life and money as well its not a good deal ..
wat do u say ??...

Best Regards
Take Care
UMAIR

    
     OK I AGREE IT'S BAD TO SMOKE BUT AM NEVER EVER DRINK ALCOHOL AM SMOKER  AND I FEEL AND I KNOW IT'S BAD BUT CAN ANY BODY TELL ME HOW I CAN STOP SMOKING ?? I TRIED MANY TIMES
                               KHALIFA
                       STATE OF KUWAIT

People smoke and drink. Thals are people and some drink and/or smoke. Is it anymore self-destructive in thals than non-thals? Is it intentionally self-destructive, or any more so in thals? It is very foolish for thals to smoke because in addition to the known risks of smoking, cigarette smoke contains high amounts of iron which is readily absorbed by the lungs. Drinking to excess is also foolish, as the livers in thals are already under great stress from iron.

But isn't the most self-destructive thing that many thals do is not complying with chelation?

But isn't the most self-destructive thing that many thals do is not complying with chelation?

well said Andy 

manal

i to you andy

its nothing abt the thals.. it is a general public service message and you can find many sign board and TV adds on "say,  No to smoke " sometihing like .... i have a sugestion for the smokers ...
if they realy like the smoke-clouds they could try it without smoking ....yes i m right ... go to hilly area's of your country, in winter  during snowfall .... after reaching there take a deep breath in, and then, out it..... here is the smoke without ciggrate ....     ..hhahahhahhahha    hey sajid m i right ., it happen in murree .

Not just Murree, it happens here in Rwp too

Don't we have enogh problems with Thalassemia that we have to look for more by drinking or smoking? We can't avoid our disease but we can refuse smoking and drinking so I think that it is a a completely self-destructive behaviour. Of course, smoking and drinking are dangerous for everybody but we should be more conscious of what is it like to be ill and we should try to avoid new illnesses.

Laura (Barcelona)
(Sorry for my English, I'm just trying to improve it).

Your english is totally fine Laura  .Way better then mine  .

Zaini.

   
     OK I AGREE IT'S BAD TO SMOKE BUT AM NEVER EVER DRINK ALCOHOL AM SMOKER  AND I FEEL AND I KNOW IT'S BAD BUT CAN ANY BODY TELL ME HOW I CAN STOP SMOKING ?? I TRIED MANY TIMES
                               KHALIFA
                       STATE OF KUWAIT

This is my third time and so far it is working for me. It is now 1 month smokefree.
I was using patches and gum. They say to use the patches for at least 8 weeks but everyone is different.
Habitrol has patches and gum. They also have locenges as well but they were too strong.