That's it: I QUIT!!! ... Smoking

 
You might not care, but a couple of days after releasing the latest Quiz, I decided to finally put an end to years of smoking.

I've always been kind of a semi-heavy smoker, but I used to balance it by practicing several sports and engaging several activities. Yet, with the overly extensive quarantine we suffered last year in this backward country and other issues related to life itself, I noticed how bad it was for my health and how much quickly it was affecting me.

So I took the desition to quit smoking. It's my third attempt, and so far, the most serious one.

I tried smoking less each day, it's useless. I tried gum, patches and pills, they're useless. Now I simply cut it entirely in a split second.

Almost a month has passed since I put down my last death stick.... And, oh my dear God... It is sooo damnn hard!!!!! I can't even concentrate on anything, or take it out of my mind! I find myself walking in circles, going to bed extremely early and don't let me get started about my temper these days.

I'm telling you all this because it's a affecting my work output. Just think about it: a single render takes from 5 to 30 minutes... What I used to do during that time? Light a cigarette, of course. Now I can't stand standing still waiting for a render without the fucking thing!!! And that is, if I don't go straight to bed wishing for a new day to start in wich I hope I crave a little less for a smoke.

 

 

 

Now here's a piece of advice: don't treat smokers like shit. Don't shame them, go scream at them or treat them like plague carriers. Smoking is not a rational thing, it's purely passionate and vice related, and by doing so you only make them alienate and strenghten their vice or need for another smoke to calm themselves. Making or helping someone to decide to quit smoking is a long process, and they will need a friendly supportive environment. You must convince that person little by little and always in a supportive, positive way. Remember: addictions are not rational. You can't think them out. Not even when the side effects are noticeable and affecting their lifes. I hope this advice helps you is you ever need it.

I hope this week goes by smoothly. Tonight I'm trying to get back to captions and renders and maybe focusing on TG fiction will help me clear my mind. I know there are far worst addictions, but smoking turns out is no joke to quit and sadly it's my weakspot so far.

See you soon, and thanks for stopping by! (I don't become crazy).