In a candid reflection on personal struggle with addiction, the author expresses a desire to quit smoking and seeks a prescription for a government-issued vape ahead of its over-the-counter release. Despite acknowledging the absurdity of vaping, there’s a recognition of its addictive grip. The narrative captures the emotional complexity and urgency of the author's situation, detailing a visit to a doctor who engages in casual conversation yet plays a formal role in addressing the addiction. It highlights both the individual challenge of quitting smoking and the evolving policies around vaping.
I’ve decided to conquer the easiest and cheapest of my wishes... by telling my doctor I've tried it all and am simply at my wits end.
It is for these three factors I have long believed them to be my golden ticket to saying farewell to smoking forever.
I told her I was at my wits end with quitting... seized by an inadvertent desire to let her know I’m literate, that I’d read on the news.
I wanted my government-issued vape now. I was determined to explore my options... that felt somehow wrong to bring them in.
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