Pint of lager and a packet of crisps...

[nsd_user663_4631]

...and a fag! Okay, please tell me because this is my biggest thing to conquer, how do you get over the enjoyment of that sit in the beer garden, with a pint of the amber nectar, with your mates, all having a great time...BUT, what's this? I don't smoke!!! Arghhhh, run for the hills! Has anyone got any nifty ideas on how to break that thought pattern, a pint and a cig? Why does it seem to go together hand in hand, and why was it so god damn good!? Now, I have resisted the temptation for 11 weeks and am going strong, but every time I step into my local and ask for a drink, I kind of envy the guys outside enjoying that weekly passive social smoking event. Please tell me why? Is there anything that can take that away other than making my jaw drop off chewing my way through several packets of Wrigleys? Aye thank you...

[nsd_user663_3463]

i dont know i think we just have to put up with it and make sure we dont give in to temptation, i have not yet been brave enough to go to the pub i have had 2 drinks at my sisiters but that is not the same as the pub, so i cant help you on that on sos darl

xxx

[nsd_user663_4631]

Dear Watson, I think you've cracked it...

That makes sense, I used to smoke myself silly when I drank. I guess it's just losing that bit that is programmed into my brain that tells me that they go hand in hand and NOT to give into the temptation...it doesn't half spoil a good day though. All your mates are just getting on with it and you're focusing on the people with fags!!! Nightmare! Funny thing is, the crave ain't there, it's just the doing. Pah! I won't give in...11 weeks is way to long to go to give in to a boozy smoke! THANKS!

[Maverick_uk]

Gum is the only answer I've found out the help stop the cravings. I've been to the pub once every week and the cravings have got easier over time but still there and still as sharp as ever sometimes.

The best is when offered a cigarette, which you always are, but the joy of saying "No thanks I dont smoke" is such a great natural high that it way out weighs the cravings

[nsd_user663_4544]

It will get easier

Hi Kaz,

I myself have been in the same position, and it does get easier at first I was scared of going into the beer garden where you know people will be smoking, it has got easier I try not to avoid being near smokers because I'm going to have to get used to it. I will tell you I do enjoy my drink without the ciggie now, but some times the little craving does come I just ride it out. I used to stare at the smokers with envy but not any more 1 day I realised that I was not staring any more and I no longer thought about smoking whilst out drinking with my friends just enjoying the day out *hug*