It calms me down. For smokers with an emotional attachment to cigarettes, researchers at the Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention in Madison, Wis., are recommending Zyban, a prescription drug that, unlike other smoking cessation products, doesn't contain nicotine. Zyban is an anti-depressant that reduces withdrawal symptoms such as irritability and nervousness. Zyban can work well for people who experience negative emotions when they quit. Other stress relievers include exercise and relaxation therapy, such as yoga or hypnosis.
Smoking is a pleasure.
I like the way it feels when I inhale and then blow the smoke out. O'Connor is not alone. According to the National Institute of Health, two out of three smokers say they enjoy smoking. Shull usually lights up when he's drinking. I don't think about quitting because I feel young and invincible.