In fact, you are attempting to discredit personal responsibility. But keep telling yourself you aren't. I couldn't care less. I, for one, choose to take responsibility for my bad habits, and do something about them. Call me crazy I guess.
If you're frightened of dying, and you're holding on, you'll see devils tearing your life away. But if you've made your peace, then the devils are really angels, freeing you from the Earth.