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How do I quit smoking?
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I quit cigarettes and currently moving away from smoking weed. A lot of it is the habit rather than the substance. I went cold turkey with cigs and struggled for two weeks before the habit went away. Weed is a different case because I still like the stuff but I want to move away from smoking specifically. I have taken to making my own infused butter and baking my own edibles. That lets me enjoy without killing my lungs. This also countered my habit of smoking as a crutch for dealing with stress; the delay from eating to effect killed that behavior. I'm also not a fan of the smell since I'm around kids more often, which is also driving my change.
On a psychological level, the reason I do this is to regain my sense of control. I'm not a fan of letting habits in the driver's seat. I partake because I want to, not because I need to. I apply this with other aspects of my life as well.