Yeah it really is. I remember my aunt saying "look Timbo, I have been smoking now for 20 years and trust me I want to slap myself hard for every cigarette that I smoke. You can start of course, but you will come to the same conclusion one day." Well my curiosity was stronger.. I thought I could beat my aunt and withhold the temptation when I wanted to.. I did alright the first months, but it got harder and harder until I really was addicted to it.