I understand your frustration. I was a heavy smoker for 5 years, starting at 15 and quitting in January. I smoked for pretty much all of the reasons you'll typically hear: helps reduce stress, anxiety, feels good etc...
I can honestly say that, since quitting, my physical and mental health has greatly improved. Stress doesn't bother me as much, I have better ways of coping with anxiety and I overall feel better.
I feel freed in a way. No more going to work and worrying about whether I can make it off a half pack, no more hoping I put the lighter in my purse when I'm too far from home to go back, no more worrying about whether or not I can find a smoking area...
Knowing all of this, it pains me to see other young people smoking where I quit and feel way better. I wish I could tell them this but it's seen as rude and I have to respect that.
Is it normal my optometrist lectured me about smoking cigarettes?
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I understand your frustration. I was a heavy smoker for 5 years, starting at 15 and quitting in January. I smoked for pretty much all of the reasons you'll typically hear: helps reduce stress, anxiety, feels good etc...
I can honestly say that, since quitting, my physical and mental health has greatly improved. Stress doesn't bother me as much, I have better ways of coping with anxiety and I overall feel better.
I feel freed in a way. No more going to work and worrying about whether I can make it off a half pack, no more hoping I put the lighter in my purse when I'm too far from home to go back, no more worrying about whether or not I can find a smoking area...
Knowing all of this, it pains me to see other young people smoking where I quit and feel way better. I wish I could tell them this but it's seen as rude and I have to respect that.