I think nicotine withdrawal is a hoax. 

Nicotine is addictive, but I’ve never experienced negative symptoms from not feeding the craving.

I didn’t get too much of a withdrawal, tho I admit it’s (the addiction) much more complex.

It’s been 15+ years of use my longest break being 1 year. I’ve taken 2-3 month breaks a few times. No major symptoms of withdrawal ever- just cravings.

Once you say yes after a break- the willingness to say no plummets. It’s not saying no to delay some negative effect, it’s a yes to the immediate pleasurable effect.

Withdrawal, if any, probably comes in different forms. Usually there’s a bit of a delayed onset anyway. Have you tried stopping for weeks completely? For me the trigger was stress (and sometimes drinking), so no withdrawal until I encounter the triggers.

Im addicted- I love it (especially after a really satisfying meal)

The irritability, anxiousness, appetite change, restlessness, headaches, etc people report when they don’t have their fix- I’ve never experienced. I think I’d be considered a heavy user.