It certainly is not for the nicotine. One or two cigarettes over a couple weeks isn't satisfying those nicotine receptors.
That tells me it is for something other than the physical addiction, so, what is it?
The only thing it can be is the habit/memories & emotional connections. If you can grasp that fact, you should realize that fighting to not smoke is not the answer.
So what does it hurt if someone smokes after they've quit?
It doesn't hurt me.
The simple answer is it makes it easier to do it again.
Then it becomes, "Hell, I already smoked, it doesn't matter anymore."
Then, it becomes a pack a day for another 10 years.
And, what about a quit date? What does a quit date mean if you are still smoking?
Come to grips with reality. The day you smoke your last cigarette is your quit date. What else makes sense?
Don't be an excuser. Don't be a denier. You are your salvation when it comes to quitting smoking. No one tells you to smoke, except you. No one makes you smoke, but you. Accept that and, be willing, not, unwilling.
Just a small article on perfectionism I found interesting this morning
What is it?
“A lot of perfectionistic tendencies are rooted in fear and insecurity.”
How to Manage Your Perfectionism
