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I smoked for 15 years, 2-3 packs a day. Smoking is fun. Nicotine is great. People who say otherwise are lying. I miss smoking, but it's not something I think a
by mannyv 2y ago
I smoked for 15 years, 2-3 packs a day.
Smoking is fun. Nicotine is great. People who say otherwise are lying. I miss smoking, but it's not something I think about a lot.
Let's put it this way. People do things because they get something out of it, and they stop when the cost is too high for the benefit they get. Saying addiction is terrible, well, it's not terrible for the person doing it. It's great.
Addiction is just a word for "behavior we don't like."
- s1artibartfast 2y agoI was a heavy smoker for the better part of two decades and I agree with half of what you said. Parts of smoking were great, and I miss them dearly. I quit because the totality wasn't great for me, and I felt like it hadn't been in a long time. Where I disagree is the part about quitting and addiction. The best definition of addiction I ever received was from psychologist friend who said addiction is when a behavior is in conflict with you and your life goals. As such, it is really only a judgment someone can make about themselves. It is "a personal behavior that I don't like". I don't think outsiders have standing to decide what is best for others.
- grahamj 2y agoSmoking is bad for your health. The only reason people keep doing it is addiction. I would not call that great.