[sophiedog]

OK, I confess, I am a smoker. I consider myself a considerate smoker and do not smoke in public places, around my puppies or other people. I go outside even though my hubby smokes too, we go outside even at home.
I was recently in the hospital - no smoking, ok. But did they offer me a patch or anything? No. Did the head nurse have any compassion at all? No. MY nurse did and asked for permission for me to go outside and smoke but the head nurse vetoed it. I asked for a patch, having nicotine withdrawals. Did I get one? No. Doctor has to order it. They knew I smoked when I registered. What did I get for my nicotine withdrawals? Valium and xanax!!!!! What is wrong with this picture? They kept me doped up rather than let me have a cigarette! I know they are bad for me, but rather than help me find a solution that might have helped me quit or worked with me with some compassion and understanding, they pumped me full of mind meds so I would shut up! I'm still a little off from all that stuff, I hate mind meds and they seem to take forever to get out of my system.
Thanks, just needed to blow this off, I still don't quite get the point!