I broke

[nsd_user663_26916]

I had three cigarettes today. I broke up with my husband yesterday and broke because of the stress. I am so unhappy with myself.

I'll have to start again tomorrow from day 1.

[nsd_user663_27261]

Sorry to hear that Cazza.

Exceptional circumstances and all that, get back on it when life is a little more manageable eh ?

Good luck

[nsd_user663_20547]

This is maybe a controversial opinion BUT I think that anything that relieves heartache or eases hurt is ok condisering what you are going through. Obviously I don't know the circumstances or anything but from experience, sometimes things blow over and the problems dont seem as bad as once expected.

You have done so well to get this far, dont feel too guilty. You havent failed, just had an understandable slip up, get back on the band wagon and sometimes being in control of the smoking can actually keep you concentrated and prevent your mind from working overtime on the other things!

Thinking of you!

Jill xxx

[nsd_user663_22999]

Hi Cazza

Poor you, and I agree with Jill, sometimes, very occasionally, in certain mega-stressful situations ... Sod it. If smoking helps, smoke.

You've done really really well so far and if all you've done is smoked 3 cigs then I'd call that a blip.

[nsd_user663_26590]

Hi Cazza,

Don't beat yourself up. It was a blip!! I consider myself as having given up, and as being an ex smoker -- but I did have a blip too!!! I chose to put that behind me as if it never happened once I had got over the overwhelming guilt and self critisism. And carried on with my quit. If I thought the" rules" made me go back to day ONE then I think I would have folded!! I learnt from my experience.

Just don't let one blip break you -or alternatively don't think you can blip whenever the going gets tough -cos thats DEFINITELY not quiting. That's lying to yourself!!

[nsd_user663_20591]

you didnt break cazza, you tripped. keep going!! all best and never give up!!:cool:

[nsd_user663_4625]

Hi Cazza,

Considering what has happened a mere 3 cigs is good going. I doubt many but the strongest would get through something like that without a major cave especially if they are early in there quit. Your priority has to be mending your marriage if that is what you want. If you can stay quit then all power to you but at this moment in time......do what you need to do.

Gaynor xx

[nsd_user663_20558]

Caz, I'm so sorry for everything you're going through. I'm not surprised the stress got to you, but I really hope you put those three fags behind you and carry on being smoke free. Keep a clear head and clear lungs if you can!

Thinking of you x