I thought I was stronger than nicotine, but it turned out to be stronger than I imagined—especially after 40.
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Yes, it’s very addictive—and it gets more rooted the longer you smoke. Your brain has adapted to expect nicotine, not just physically but emotionally too. As a middle-aged man, you might have patterns tied to work stress, family issues, or even boredom. Nicotine hijacks those moments. I didn’t realize how deep it went until I tried to stop and felt like something was missing. It wasn’t willpower—it was rewiring old habits.