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[–] TexasDrunk 2 points 1 month ago

I don't think nicotine is overplayed, I think that is a sliding scale on how it affects you.

To be fair, I feel exactly like you. I quit smoking a couple of years ago. It was never the nicotine for me. It was the breaks, the ritual, and something to do with my hands. The more anxiety I felt, the more ritual I'd use. So if I just wanted a break I'd light up and smoke. But if shit went down I'd light up with a match and be very deliberate with my inhaling and breathing.

I still miss it. I wish I had something half as calming to replace it. But I still think a lot of folks have a serious issue with physical addiction to nicotine.