Smoking while I am Sick

Description: Smoking while i’m sick feels different—heavier, rougher, and more uncomfortable than usual. the cough and cold started after a few restless nights, dry air, and pushing myself even when my body was already tired. my throat feels dry and irritated, like every breath scrapes a little on the way down, and the cough comes in short, stubborn bursts. one cigarette doesn’t feel like it does on a normal day. the smoke hits harsher, making my throat sting and my chest tighten, yet the urge doesn’t disappear. even with the irritation, i end up lighting a second cigarette, trying to chase that familiar feeling, despite knowing my body is already struggling. each inhale reminds me how sick i am—the taste is sharper, the exhales rougher, and the cough lingers longer after the smoke fades. it’s not comfortable, not soothing—just a raw moment of habit clashing with a body that clearly needs rest.