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I'm sorry, this book really doesn't speak to the reasons why I smoked (cognitive stimulation, social connection, a reason to take a break). I'm glad it's help

I'm sorry, this book really doesn't speak to the reasons why I smoked (cognitive stimulation, social connection, a reason to take a break). I'm glad it's help other people but it feels out-of-touch in exactly the way that I highlighted in my comment above: it demonizes cigarettes, describing the harms of nicotine without the benefits. In many ways, nicotine is similar to amphetamines or caffeine. Adderall isn't healthy but people take it for a reason. It doesn't help anyone to pretend like it's totally irrational to consume addictive stimulants.

pgreenwood 6y ago
Interesting, the book worked for me, particularly because it did address reasons (that I thought I had) like cognitive stimulation, social connection, and taking a break. I'd like to add; that I think that all of the stimulants mentioned above result in a net loss of energy and focus, even if the peaks are higher.