Help! !!

[AT132]

Hi, I've had a few drinks and I really want to smoke a cig... it's pretty much all I can think of....Its been 5 days since I quit. I feel really weird. .. What should I do?

[TheTabbyCat Administrator LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi AT, you're having what is known as mind games. It's the addiction part trying to get you to smoke again.

Just think....... By lightning up you can solve the problem for 5 minutes, by NOT lightning up you can solve the problem for the rest of your life.

Remember the 4 D's...

Delay

Deep breathing take 5/6 deep breaths, concentrating on the air going in and out.

Drink water drink a tall glass of water

Do something do anything go for a walk, phone a friend, clean your teeth.

You are stronger than cigarettes.

[AT132 3 Months Winner in reply to TheTabbyCat]

Thank you so much !!! I can and have quit! You are so kind to reply just when I needed it xoxoox I am still smoke free !!!!

[AT132 3 Months Winner in reply to AT132]

"Just think....... By lightning up you can solve the problem for 5 minutes, by NOT lightning up you can solve the problem for the rest of your life." So true and wonderful. . Thank you so much

[monky Administrator 35 Months Winner]

Aup AT and welcome to our Community and a big WELL DONE YOU for not giving in I see our lovely Tubby gave you some great advice

Smoking and drinking alcohol go hand-in-hand I'm afraid, there the best of friends Quite a few of us have had to quit drinking too, to start with and then gradually have one or two now and again.

So maybe just cut down a bit until you get stronger in your quit journey Good luck pal

[sizzet 7 MONTH WINNER]

Well done for staying strong! I'm on a similar time scale to yourself and drinking has always been my biggest downfall, I would get to X amount of weeks not smoking - go for a drink then smoke again.

This time I'm giving up alcohol as I know it is my path back into smoking, if you feel similar it might be worth giving up the booze for a while (or at least until you feel you have a hold on smoking).

Good luck!

[AT132 3 Months Winner]

Good morning everyone. Yes, it has crossed my mind to quit drinking in order to kick smokes permanently. I'll try it for a few days and see how I get on. 🌟🌟Thank you

[Corrina125 7 YearsSmokefree in reply to AT132]

Morning AT you don't have to quit drinking completely just in the first few weeks. Both are a dangerous combination but once you're broken the link/relation. You will find you can drink without smoking.😊😊😊

[Catmad10 LONG TERM WINNER in reply to AT132]

It’s certainly much more difficult to stay strong when you’ve had a drink so it’s a real good idea that you stop drinking for a few weeks. You need to break the association between alcohol and cigarettes

[Bingo88 LONG TERM WINNER]

Try to keep Strong AT132. Thats the only time i felt i needed a ciggy. Over time the urges will subside. Good luck. Brian

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This is a great group AT123.. they have helped me a lot cause I think we all have weak moment's.. just hang in here with us..😊

[AT132 3 Months Winner]

So I've been checking on the group everytime I have a craving, it seems to be working well. Thank you all for being so wonderful and supportive xoxoox

Btw, toast and marmite seems to subside the cravings for me 😅

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Good for you AT123.. don't give up and I check on this site often as well.

[Catmad10 LONG TERM WINNER in reply to AT132]

Another marmite fan, I love

It but it makes Corrina heave 🤣🤣

[TheTabbyCat Administrator LONG TERM WINNER in reply to Catmad10]

I can't stand the stuff either.🤢🤢XXX

[Catmad10 LONG TERM WINNER in reply to TheTabbyCat]

Hmmmm, I’ll have to try and change your mind, after all we are Twinkie’s.

[TheTabbyCat Administrator LONG TERM WINNER in reply to Catmad10]

Twinkie Sue, Tubby the tabby would even sell his soul for a lick..... XXX

[Catmad10 LONG TERM WINNER in reply to TheTabbyCat]

All we need now is Tubby the girlie to enjoy hot toast with lashings of butter and a generous smear of marmite (with either coleslaw or sliced cucumber on top).

[TheTabbyCat Administrator LONG TERM WINNER in reply to Catmad10]

The mind boggles........ XXX

[Corrina125 7 YearsSmokefree in reply to Catmad10]

Disgusting!!!!

[Catmad10 LONG TERM WINNER in reply to Corrina125]

I really must put aside some time

re-educate your palate to the joys of marmite. I’m sure you would love 💕 it (maybe).

[Zaza14 3 Months Winner]

I'm even futher behind you now as I gave in, hope you continue to be ahead of me xx

[AT132 3 Months Winner in reply to Zaza14]

Small steps Zaza why don't you try again? I'm sure its just a pack you have with you at the moment. . Why not try again when it's finished? I would love the company 😊 the more the merrier as the saying goes xxx

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I wanted to see how you are hon ain't seen you on in a few days...☹️☹️