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49. I only found it mildly irritating the first time.

Sun Nov 23, 2025, 11:55 AM

Nov 23

The social benefits outweighed any discomfort. But the discomfort was objectively mild, compared to what is described in this article.

After 6 months of regular cigarette smoking, I no longer found the benefits outweighing the costs. It took me 2+ years to break free of the habit that had already formed. That was an important life lesson - but not one I would recommend anyone undertake on purpose.

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If you read the full article, it explains. highplainsdem Nov 22 #8

it is paywalled for me, sadly RandomNumbers Nov 22 #11

I'd like to read it too canetoad Nov 22 #16

Thanks for posting the archive link Alice Kramden Nov 22 #37

Interesting question. Have you ever heard of anyone enjoying their first cigarette? 3catwoman3 Nov 22 #25

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I only found it mildly irritating the first time. RandomNumbers Nov 23 #49

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I tried nutmeg canetoad Nov 22 #17

Gawd almighty, Karma13612 Nov 22 #12

Sometimes I take Hydroxyzine too mvd Nov 22 #14

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Sadly, Karma13612 Nov 23 #41

Sorry to hear that mvd Nov 23 #44

Same thing happens Karma13612 Nov 23 #48

I'm with you BlueSpot Nov 22 #40

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She said take Zyrtec instead. So I am. Liberal In Texas Nov 23 #47

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Oops made the same comment you did. Deleting now. I need every brain cell I can keep no Benadryl for me. mucifer Nov 22 #28

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Oh, a TikTok challenge. Summon the idiots!!!! flvegan Nov 23 #46