One can get the idea it calms nerves but, in reality, it only changes the form of the nervousness.
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Honestly, I don’t know why I keep smoking.
I get what you’re saying that it feels like it calms you, but it’s a stimulant.
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I use to smoke when I was stressed or having a panic attack.
But after quitting 13 years ago I don’t even think about it anymore, even when I experience my old smoking triggers. Stress, after a meal, with morning coffee, etc…
Quitting is very hard though. It took me many attempts over a decade to finally do it.
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It goes with a certain behaviour. In my psychosis when I’ve not smoked, I stayed in bed 90% of the day. When I started it I had a small high from the smokes and I instantly have stayed out of bed most of the days. It makes me feel better. I know that if I get a bad thought with negative emotions, I can’t leave smoking, 'cause I think ‘This sucks so bad that I don’t care about myself anymore’.
I’m ready to die from smoking.
I’m aware it is a formidable dependency.
Yeah, it’s a compulsive habit for me I think even more than a physical addiction. That’s why I switched to vaping. 
I dont smoke but vape out of boredom.
I have about 8 cigarettes left and then I’m putting on a patch, wish me luck.
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Good luck, @Leaf
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good luck @Leaf =)
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I tried the patch. I found it very effective at controlling my nicotine cravings.
The problem was when I took it off the cravings came back.
In the end I quit cold turkey.
However you end up quitting, good luck!
Whatever you do, don’t smoke while on the patch. There is a chance you will have a heart attack.
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I’m trying to cut back by substituting some of the smokes with nicotine pouches.
I know nicotine is a stimulant, but I really feel it helps me.
But I am aware how stressed and desperate I can get when I don’t have access to it, and I feel ashamed by it.
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