I'm a former smoker. I think nicotine has a negative effect on not only physical health but mental health as well. I've read that people with mental illness are more likely to smoke than general population, but I don't remember why that is.
If you quit, I promise you will feel better, physically AND mentally. Your medications might even work better if you quit.
I did the cold turkey method, and did not use any nicotine replacements like the patches or gum, because I know people who have quit smoking but still use the gum even though they quit for a long time. Nicotine is very addictive no matter what form its in.
I don't what to come across as being pushy that you must quit cigarettes now! Just want to offer my support to you if you choose to quit. Good luck. herpills
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