Every time I slipped back into smoking, I felt like a failure. But it wasn’t just addiction — it was emotional survival. This is what I learned through my own setbacks.
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Every time I slipped back into smoking, I felt like a failure. But it wasn’t just addiction — it was emotional survival. This is what I learned through my own setbacks.
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I used to light up right after telling myself “never again.” The truth is, smoking became my coping mechanism. When stress hit or I felt empty, my brain defaulted to it. It’s not just willpower — it’s rewiring years of habits. Don’t beat yourself up. Relapse doesn’t mean failure. Every time you try, you’re getting closer. I’m proof of that.