So, you need brain damage to quit smoking easily? Hmm. Let me know when they find the will power "platform" or "insula" or whatchamacallit.
I quit some years ago, it wasn't so hard after about a week of needing to distract myself in various ways---and staying away from the places where I had smoked. After that I rarely even thought of it. Most days I don't even think of cigarettes in any way. And yet, when I do, I remember how enjoyable it was and wish I could partake, but it isn't a physical craving in any sense.
If you want to quit, you don't need brain damage. A brain will do.
If you don't...that's ok too! :)
I smoke off and on. I will find it inconvenient or some other reason and just make the decision and stop, no angst or planning, no withdrawl or cravings. I may go six months or even several years until I find it convenient again. And, like you, I enjoy the smell of smoke. I find it more a habit than an addiction. Maybe my brain is broken.
"I quit some years ago, it wasn't so hard after about a week of needing to distract myself in various ways---and staying away from the places where I had smoked. After that I rarely even thought of it. Most days I don't even think of cigarettes in any way. And yet, when I do, I remember how enjoyable it was and wish I could partake, but it isn't a physical craving in any sense.
Smokers have different degree of addiction. My brother-in-law and my brother can go off and on easily. I've seen them doing it for over 30 years.