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Unfortunately smoking doesn’t really do that either. I’d say it has close to no benefits from a day to day cognitive perspective anecdotally. I think it’s the s

Unfortunately smoking doesn’t really do that either. I’d say it has close to no benefits from a day to day cognitive perspective anecdotally. I think it’s the same for coffee. Great for socialising though . Smokers have more fun at parties since you end up chatting to other smokers whilst outside in sub zero weather sucking on your death stick. And damn do I miss a cig after dinner

m00dy 5y ago
Your comment made me smile :)
halikular 5y ago
You have more fun in the actual party inside.
anders_p 5y ago
I was a smoker for 20 of the 45 I've been alive. Around 1 pack a day. It was exactly the social aspect of smoking that I liked the most, now that I look back at it. Smokers have an easier time establishing a bond, when placed in new groups like work or school. They meet up at the designated smoking spot and chat while smoking. It's a great ice breaker. I found that I had an easier time, when having to do group work, than non-smokers since there was already a loose connection with the other smokers. It was always the non-smokers, who were having difficulty finding group mates. I now vape on an e-cigarette instead. Still go with the smokers, so I have not lost the social benefits :) I highly recommend giving e-cigarettes a try, for any of you smokers out there, who are having a difficult time, quitting the habit. I'm aware that it's in no way healthier, but am convinced that it's less damaging. Anecdotal, yes, but it sure feels like a better alternative. Tried nicotine gum, band-aids etc., but I guess there was more to my addiction than just the nicotine. The rituals of inhaling and fondling with something. It's the only thing that's worked for me.
- anders_p 5y ago
  Correction. Can't edit, but the last paragraph should've been: "I know that it's in no way HEALTHY*, but..."
- pvarangot 5y ago
  I got one of those vape things people use for dry weed that gets up to 405F and vape dry rolling tobacco. You can do it inside as it doesn't smell or the smell is pleasant or you can use as an excuse to go hang out with the other smokers too. You also are only burning tobacco and inhale almost no plant matter. I would give it a try. I feel better with that than with e-cigs.
TaupeRanger 5y ago
What? Who are you responding to? I said it helps one relax and/or gives satisfaction, and then you said "it doesn't do that" (using a personal anecdote as evidence?) but then your last sentence suggests you did actually experience those things you said you didn't? I can't understand what your point was here.

m00dy 5y ago

Your comment made me smile :)

halikular 5y ago

You have more fun in the actual party inside.

anders_p 5y ago

I was a smoker for 20 of the 45 I've been alive. Around 1 pack a day. It was exactly the social aspect of smoking that I liked the most, now that I look back at it. Smokers have an easier time establishing a bond, when placed in new groups like work or school. They meet up at the designated smoking spot and chat while smoking. It's a great ice breaker. I found that I had an easier time, when having to do group work, than non-smokers since there was already a loose connection with the other smokers. It was always the non-smokers, who were having difficulty finding group mates. I now vape on an e-cigarette instead. Still go with the smokers, so I have not lost the social benefits :) I highly recommend giving e-cigarettes a try, for any of you smokers out there, who are having a difficult time, quitting the habit. I'm aware that it's in no way healthier, but am convinced that it's less damaging. Anecdotal, yes, but it sure feels like a better alternative. Tried nicotine gum, band-aids etc., but I guess there was more to my addiction than just the nicotine. The rituals of inhaling and fondling with something. It's the only thing that's worked for me.

anders_p 5y ago
Correction. Can't edit, but the last paragraph should've been: "I know that it's in no way HEALTHY*, but..."
pvarangot 5y ago
I got one of those vape things people use for dry weed that gets up to 405F and vape dry rolling tobacco. You can do it inside as it doesn't smell or the smell is pleasant or you can use as an excuse to go hang out with the other smokers too. You also are only burning tobacco and inhale almost no plant matter. I would give it a try. I feel better with that than with e-cigs.

TaupeRanger 5y ago

What? Who are you responding to? I said it helps one relax and/or gives satisfaction, and then you said "it doesn't do that" (using a personal anecdote as evidence?) but then your last sentence suggests you did actually experience those things you said you didn't? I can't understand what your point was here.