• grandel@lemmy.ml
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    3 hours ago

    Former smoker here: I don’t understand the hype around quitting and why people act like it’s so addictive and start buying nicotine patches.

    It’s not like you wake up at night because you need a smoke. I once read that caffeine is more addictive than nicotine. You get a headache for a day or so and then you’re done with it.

    Yes, smoking is a strong habit, but that’s it. Stop pretending and just quit if you want to. Your body is not craving it, your mind is.

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      27 minutes ago

      It’s not like you wake up at night because you need a smoke.

      You are describing something millions of people have gone through

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      44 minutes ago

      Ohhhh it is just the mind!! Guys, I think we found the solution. Here we are, thinking smoking is a physical addiction, then comes this guy along and just solves the problem.

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      3 hours ago

      Your body is not craving it, your mind is.

      I mean…yeah, but that’s really underselling how much mind can controll the body.

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      3 hours ago

      Sadly I have to live with my mind. And evem if I’ve never woken up at night because of tobacco I have stayed awake because of it.