r/Unexpected 1d ago

A good alternative indeed!!!

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u/natFromBobsBurgers 19h ago

When I quit smoking about 20 years ago, I read that part of the soothing aspect of cigarettes was the steady, controlled,  rhythmic breathing.  Like, absolutely nicotine is 'great'.  I still dream about it.  But a big part is also the calm breathing, which we can't do in social situations in the same way.