Slink Trev's mate Laura says:

Unfortunately this situation happens a lot but it's important to remember that you should never be pressured or persuaded to do anything you don't want to.

We have mentioned before on Slink that smoking cigarettes can increase your chances of getting cancer, lung and heart disease and is highly addictive, not to mention illegal to buy if you're under 18.

You shouldn't feel like a bad person for what you have done, many people have had the same experience as you, but you should remember that your friend obviously isn't thinking about how silly she's being.

Try focusing on something that makes you feel proud of yourself like sport, art or music and you'll soon start feeing like you can achieve anything!

If you are ever feeling pressured again, mention to your friend the effects that smoking will have on her looks. It can age her skin, make her smell of smoke and not to mention turn her teeth yellow!

Just remember to keep focused on what you care about and what interests you and not to worry about what you have done. You have tried a cigarette, but what will show real strength of character is if you can say no the next time and ignore the pressure from others.

Laura x

More information: Surgery factfile on cigarettes and tobacco