Worrying now about severe cuts to Benefits

[Dodo777]

I really feel like a fag as I am in a state about worrying that vital support will be taken away. I hate being sick but living in absolute poverty is frightening.

[Tracey3 1 Year Smoke Free]

Hey, you know wanting to smoke and actually smoking are very different issues.

As yet I have never ever heard any one say, they do not have extra cash from quitting smoking, at nearly 50p each that's huge amount.

I,m hopeful that you continue to get the support you need, so for today at least, maybe just think, smoking won't change the out come, and financially it will be so much worse if I start smoking again.

You are one amazing person, doing a fantastic job, Please keep posting and reading.

Doing wonderful a huge pat on the back from me.

[Nozmo Valued Contributor]

Is this to do with the Budget dodo? They're not a compassionate lot are they? The press tends to make a song and dance of these things though so it may not be as bad as it seems and you might not be affected.

Great advice from Tracey. Think of how far you have come and that terrible asthma attack you had. It isn't worth it.

...and if you start smoking again you will be even worse off financially!

It's easy for me to say I know, not being in your situation, but I think you will regret it if you have one....from my own experience of lapsing.

Best wishes...

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Dodo

Sounds like you hit rock bottom

You can change your life

You can save a lot of money.

You can get healthier

You can find peace

I can't say much on your personal problems.but I know you sound like a fighter (not fist fighter.)

Ive no idea what we can say to you.

Fight to stop smoking.you will gain and you will be happier.which will lead to healthier and richer.

Take care

Keep kicking

[Yvette2016 3 Years Smoke Free]

As other people have said you will be so much better off financially without smoking ... I hope you feel better today ( and if was to do with budget .... looks like they may have to do a u turn watching the backlash today ) good luck with both xx

[Levs 1000 Days Smoke Free]

I can't really help anymore than the others but I can promise you one thing. Smoking won't fix this. It will I fact make it infinately worse. You'll get through. Somehow, we always find a way. Good luck.