why do cigarettes seem like the answer?

that stupid nagging feeling, that nic demon......as soon as there is an opportunity its there, poking you and enticing you to smoke. I know in my mind that Im not going to give in but the urge at the moment is so strong and Ive not even drank any alcohol. Im so glad Ive given that up too at the moment.

why is it that cigarettes seem like they will make everything ok when I know they wont. nicotine is an evil drug!

I wouldnt give in now, not at this point but just need to come on here and have abit of a rant and im looking forward to waking up in the morning and feeling proud that I got through another crazy craving:mad:

You rant and rave my little moog-thats fine!!! you are doing fantastic-stay strong remind yourself why you stopped-write down the reasons and stick them on your fridge to remind you-you CAN do this -well done xxxx

It is the insidious nature of nicotine addiction, coupled with the decades of associations with smoking.

When things happened you needed to deal with your craving for nicotine before you dealt with them. As such you formed an association that to deal with the situation you needed to smoke. Breaking the associations is how you gain your freedom but its not an overnight process and it needs some practice.

But practice makes perfect as the old phrase goes.

All the best

Nic

Moog.... great job, you for hanging in there.... some days are tough and you just get through them..... they lessen, especially after all the physical cravings disappear.... within 2-3 weeks.... I am a month in and had a fabulous day so you see it is not all that too far away for you...... I remember those days though and they do stretch on but you have gone this far, you can go a little further...... imagine a life not having to get a fix every 1-2 hours.... hang in there and great job so far

that stupid nagging feeling, that nic demon......as soon as there is an opportunity its there, poking you and enticing you to smoke. I know in my mind that Im not going to give in but the urge at the moment is so strong and Ive not even drank any alcohol. Im so glad Ive given that up too at the moment.

why is it that cigarettes seem like they will make everything ok when I know they wont. nicotine is an evil drug!

I wouldnt give in now, not at this point but just need to come on here and have abit of a rant and im looking forward to waking up in the morning and feeling proud that I got through another crazy craving:mad:

Hi Sam

Yes those b.........d Nico :eek: Demons are good at poking and enticing you to smoke but as you say you know in your mind it wouldn't help at all sorry you are having a bad time just now but you know it won't last long and yes nicotine is an evil drug but I know you will continue to fight it as you have been up to now

Come on here and have a Rant as often as you need to and you have every right to feel very proud of yourself well done

Love

Margxxxxxxxx

How hid it go last night then moog?

You just think you want to smoke.. You dont really...Not at all not ...ever....Look into my eyes....not around my eyes...look into my eyes..

Your doing the right thing in having a rant though. Its good for you.

All the best..

Andy