New start

[nsd_user663_61429]

Hi all,

I had a pathetic attempt and then went back to smoking again.

I so want this and need help to succeed, I need to stop drinking wine as that is such a trigger and association for me but then feel deprived and cave

Any help would be appreciated I need to get off this roundabout

Xx

[nsd_user663_61429]

Thank you jenny, I have been reading since six thirty xx

[nsd_user663_61422]

Welcome melby!! Your in the right place...take it one cigarette at a time and you can do this!!!

[__steve__]

Hey...no attempt is "pathetic"

Every attempt reinforces your desire and determination to quit this dirty, disgusting addiction. It focuses the mind. It makes you stronger.

You go for it

Alcohol can be a problem. I faced up to it early on in my quit by making sure I had some extra NRT with me (lozenges) whenever I was planning to drink.

Keep strong, and post post post post post here!

We know how you feel and we can help, Melby

Best wishes. Choose life.

Steve

[nsd_user663_61094]

I would try to avoid alcohol if it is one of your triggers (particularly in the early days). You are doing the right thing sticking with the forum and starting again. I so admire you for doing that.

Keep posting and talking to people on here, it really does help.

Good luck

[nsd_user663_61320]

I'm with Lindy on this one.

Alcohol and quitting don't go together for me either, so I had a totally dry and smoke free January. I'm now introducing a glass of wine back in slowly. I can be fine all day but have a mouthful of red wine and be climbing the walls. Like you say it's just a huge trigger, the good news is it's getting easier and I am starting to enjoy smoke free wine.

[nsd_user663_60964]

Thirded (or fourthed probably :)).

I had to go on the waggon for a while and you may have to do the same thing if alcohol is an irresistible trigger. On the other hand, I know others have managed to continue to drink without jeapordising their quit so it really does vary. If you do continue to drink I would definitely double up on the NRT when necessary.

Well done on continuing with your quit though- good for you!

[nsd_user663_61170]

Hi,

This sounds a difficult one, the way I would of approached it would of been to have a month off the wine. Then stopped smoking, hope you succeed.

[nsd_user663_61444]

Wine would have been a big trigger for me too. Lowers the resistance and before you know it you have a ciggie in your mouth.

I stopped drinking at the start of January and have found stopping smoking so much easier. Not easy, but easier. I actually don't intend to drink again as I can see after the time off it I'm missing nothing but that's besides the point

Every quit attempt is a learning curve so don't look at it as pathetic. If you can't do it one day at a time, try five minutes at a time. Work your way through HALT. Am I hungry, angry, lonely, tired? Sometimes by the time you've tried to figure it out the craving has passed. I've found fizzy water and extra nrt on top of my patches a life-saver this time.

Good luck!!

[nsd_user663_61429]

Day 3

Hi all,

I am taking all your good advice and am giving myself time to,establish this quit sober and who knows I may decide life without regular wine fests is a better one!!

I have had a really great three days, I have been on a management course and none of the delegates smoke and now I don't need to feel like the odd smelly one out!

Day 4 tomorrow

How is everyone else doing??

Xx

[nsd_user663_2681]

Hi all,

I am taking all your good advice and am giving myself time to,establish this quit sober and who knows I may decide life without regular wine fests is a better one!!

I have had a really great three days, I have been on a management course and none of the delegates smoke and now I don't need to feel like the odd smelly one out!

Day 4 tomorrow

How is everyone else doing??

Xx

Glad to hear you are approaching day 4 Melby I'm sure you will start to find it easier soon xx