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[โ€“] [email protected] 28 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

In my case, and this the US, I had friends who smoked.

I was curious, bummed one, and once I got past the coughing I really enjoyed the effects, that said by the time you no longer get the "high" (for lack of a better word) you're addicted.

Fast forward 20 years and I'm still trying to quit.

Quit for 5 years cold turkey, but... Shit went down in almost every facet of my life, and I went back.

But I'm down to about a pack a week.

One in the morning, one on the road to work, and one or two during my shift if time allows.

Just need to kick it for good.

Edit: To correct typos

[โ€“] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago

Hey dude, I believe in you. You can do it again and do it for good! Don't give up.