I wanted to quit so badly, but cigarettes still had a grip on me. Here’s what I realized about my addiction and emotions.
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You’re not alone. Most of us who started smoking years ago built it into our routines—after meals, during stress, even for joy. Your brain now links nicotine to comfort. Wanting to quit is just the beginning. The deeper part is learning what the cigarette means to you emotionally. For me, once I admitted I was using it to avoid facing stress and loneliness, I started to take control—not just quit.