:), Well, I appreciate the information because Im one of those grammar nuts, and I knew that I was using nauseous incorrectly, but I didnt know what was correct. It is called third-hand smoke. We need to keep it this way, or somebody is going to legislate something somewhere, and it will become Socially Unacceptable to drink Diet Coke and next thing you know well all be huddled around a dumpster, drinking the cans (wrapped in brown paper), in two feet of snow. information submitted for this request. (Then I came into work and found her erecting a room divider, to which she sewed sound-proofing, because apparently she sensed that a colleague was annoyed by the sound of the purifier. #soapbox. After she tried to get me to smell them to tell if they were still good she then tried to get rid of the shrimp smell with pine-scented Glade. Its still unfair and gross. @some1 maybe. I had worked with her for several months before she mentioned that she smoked. Of course, its use was accompanied by a note explaining that perfume use causes sudden infant death syndrome, combatative behaviour, low sperm count, etc, and that its very sad that women feel the need to pep up their libidos through its use. Well, no, if you experience one sniff of a cigarette and dont do anything else with it, then its highly (read almost sure) likely to not affect you. Is there any possibility that you could move offices, either temporarily or permanently? Guaranteed. Could you keep a small fan at your desk to help keep the air fresher around you? Anxiety is a symptom of low blood sugar. I gave up, resigned myself to the fact that I'll never be able to hit those same notes again, and continued my habit. I really cannot imagine putting so much effort into a habit that can kill you slowly. Trying for a baby. how do I avoid mom energy with my younger employees? Its worth suggesting, but as someone who has been smoking at work since high school, I dont think its likely that he will want to try it all of the sudden. anxiety. Can birth control pills cause birth defects? No one is saying this guy is going to go to the LWs house and stand over the babys bassinet blowing smoke rings. I meant grammar, usage, spelling, etc. my mom smokes and everytime she is in close range i want to throw up. I even agreed to try an air filter, but manager was unwilling or incapable of making the purchase. When I'm feeling stressed out I don't feel like I need to cling to and lean on the comfort of a cigarette anymore, and it's a great feeling. privacy practices. Congrats and good luck with your first too! They are not. In: Your Pregnancy and Childbirth Month to Month. Yet alcoholics, drug addicts, or even people with food addictions are considered different somehow and no one would dare tell a drug addict why dont you just stop. Everyone is trying to give suggestions on how he can smoke/get his fix while removing the smell for the coworker. I feel for this OP. Correction: Thirdhand smoke is not exactly starting to be acknowledged as a danger in itself, but it is the latest scare tactic being hyped by the antismoking crusade. I have never been pregnant and eggs being cooked has been known to make me gag. Their brains arent fully grown, particularly the parts of the brain that make long term decisions Ive known plenty of functional alcoholics who could perform their jobs while buzzed, but if their employers had found out they were drinking on the job would have been canned immediately. If you do not know how to find an allergist, look for an office that specializes in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) health and ask them if they perform allergy testing. Nausea and vomiting during early pregnancy might indicate you are experiencing the climb in hormones needed for a healthy pregnancy. Also, congratulations. 8 weeks pregnant and constanly feeling sick - any tips? As a former smoker, I dont think I would have been the least bit offended if a co-worker asked me if Id be willing to try one of these solutions for a while, provided they were nice about it. Dont you see it is different from someone walking up to an obese person asking them have they heard about Weight Watchers, smoking affects other people. Buy a small air purifier for your office. All that to say: it may be something you have to tough out. My point is that you are acting like asking the guy to use an e-cig at work is just as reasonable a request as asking him to use Febreze, a smoking jacket or something else. 189: Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy. He smokes a few cigarettes a month when he is out with his friends. i wanted to know if any of you ladies have a phlegmy feeling in your throat because besides my morningsickness that's whats killing me. hoarseness. I would never presume to do that even in a smokers home, unless they offered. Someone existing in an area while being obese is not going to give their coworkers diabetes or heart disease. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic on Incontinence - Mayo Clinic Press, NEW Mayo Clinic on High Blood Pressure - Mayo Clinic Press, Mayo Clinic on Hearing and Balance - Mayo Clinic Press, FREE Mayo Clinic Diet Assessment - Mayo Clinic Press, Mayo Clinic Health Letter - FREE book - Mayo Clinic Press, Financial Assistance Documents Minnesota, Book: Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy. But I get the cigarette smoke odor is what we smell and can identify. If we combine this information with your protected Get the numbers! Wellbutrin and morning sickness combined totally helped me quit. We Diet Coke addicts are mostly running under radar. Well the stinky smell was not a problem with OP until she got pregnant, so that is the key event. Just sayin, if they could, well, they just wouldnt have asthma. In the worst waves of pregnancy nausea, its amazing how much air blowing on your face helps. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. I made it about 2 weeks on the e-cigs, and they really do help take the edge off. I think I may be the only person to ever actually be thankful for the morning sickness because it helped me kick the habit I never thought I'd be able to. So, I went out and got patches, gum, even a self-help quit smoking book. I am so glad I found this thread!! What I actually wrote is that I have no doubt in mind that someone else in his life has asked him to quit before and gave him suggestions on how to do so, because I speak from personal experience. Ask your co-worker to wear a smoking jacket when he smokes. Also, most of her other group of friends smoke, so she doesnt usually light up around us non-smokers. Im imagining the conversation going something like this Smell is bothering me. My mom smoked through all 3 of her pregnancies because she didn't get morning sickness.I've read patches and gum are bad, laser therapy won't touch a pregnant woman, NO Chantix, aaahhhh! Some women with healthy pregnancies never experience morning sickness. I am sure you are a considerate person and would never impose your smoking on others. Thats a lot more indirect (and highly affected by other factors) than being around a person who is smoking is quite likely to cause you health problems though. A large percent of her patients are there from cigarette fire burns (usually combined with another addiction or condition that left them unable to respond properly to the fire). interview, author | . views, likes, loves, . comments, shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Pastor Agyemang Elvis: ALPHA HOUR. The drug's pleasing effect can cause sickness depending on how you smoke the cigar. I totally understand what everyone is going through. Nausea during pregnancy: A good thing? - Mayo Clinic I have tried so hard, but I get nervous~~I told myself, since I wasn't due until the 3rd that it was okay, because technically I wouldn't have found out until then. Regardless, how much a smoker tries to be polite the health risk to themselves and others is there. I'm 11 weeks pregnant and smoke cannabis daily - it stops me feeling so Been smoking 3mg of hunting clouds juice or illusions juice and have had no problems. Ive had a different model for about 3 years, and yes, it has been absolutely lifechanging. is it unprofessional to get a tattoo on a work trip? Now I'm trying to help my boyfriend quit. Has anyone else ever had a similar experience or knows someone who did? I am pregnant so I am super sensitive to smells as it is. Thanks.. My absolute favourite is my friends who eat everything organic and use chemical free cleaners, but they smoke cigarettes! Youre not going to be giving them information that they dont know. Yes! I think you have a pretty fundamental misunderstanding about how addiction works. It leads to diabetes, heart disease, etc. Im asthmatic. Trying for a baby. I have the same issue with my eating habits- exercise is also great for stress relief but fitting a 20 minute walk into my day isnt as easy as eating a chocolate bar. You'll soon start receiving the latest Mayo Clinic health information you requested in your inbox. It was originally marketed without a scent and that was added later because no one was buying the original. Not only does it make me feel sick, but I worry that it could be harmful to my baby. This is one thing I cannot see others not understanding. (Sorry, I couldnt resist! Smoking makes me feel sick? Smoking releases thousands of chemicals into your body. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. So I dont understand why you are judging me for trying something tons of other people have tried. If they made relatively inexpensive devices that would keep me from getting asthma or having an attack I would use them. BUT, as a slender person in good health, I still see a difference. And in my experience, thats a really bad way to go about looking for resolution. Months 1 and 2. When my boyfriend got up and reached for his cigarette, I told him to go outside. Why would I want to waste my money (theyre expensive!) I just dont think it should be on the other person to change for her comfort. People who inhale secondhand marijuana smoke may feel the following side effects: burning, itchy, or red eyes. I dont think a single person here has suggested he quit during the workday. I actually have become more sensitive to cigarette smoke over time, but sometimes I just cant avoid it. This is my 3rd pregnancy but the only one I've smoked with. It seems quite good. Smokers know that smoking is bad for them and for others, but as has been mentioned, it is just not that easy to quit. She couldnt quite understand, but from then on never did it in my home. Im not a smoker, hate the smell, but do have a grandmother who has tried unsuccessfully to quit. I think I'm pregnant. Or HES the gross smoker HE should have to change. I think the most fair thing to do is to ask your boss to move your seat or to get a personal fan or air purifier. If e-cigs had existed back then I would have been happy to try them. Yes, the smell of smoke was worse when I was pregnant, but I would not be willing to have to smell that all day every day even when I wasnt. I commend you on quitting though! Its not passive aggressive; its a Im sorry, my circumstances have changed and this thing that was fine now isnt hopefully temporarily can we work out a compromise?. Thats why a lot of people who try to quit smoking start pigging out; they substitute food (or candy) for cigs. Unfortunately this also means I can smell second hand smoke at 30ft! (ie: one drink will make them feel tipsy or drunk) For some this is a really convincing sign. Record your signs and symptoms to discover patterns and help determine your probability of pregnancy!