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Maison847 Months
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After three and a half months I had a mental health crisis and bought and smoked a packet of cigarettes

Have been buying smoking a few and then chucking rest for a few days

I must stop they make me so ill mentally and physically

I know I can do it as I have done it but the addict is back !!

Help !!!!

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Okradon profile image
Okradon8 MONTH WINNER

The addict never goes away Maison8 and we are all only one step away from that first cigarette. I stopped for two years once and still clearly remember this girl offering me a cigarette and my hand reaching out for it. I was back on 30 a day in a week!! It’s very important not to be too hard on yourself, as the most natural thing in the world for a ‘smoker’ to do is smoke. I would set a new quit day, but only when you feel strong. You know you can do it as you’ve done it before, but this time consider yourself a non-smoker on a daily basis and ask yourself what a non-smoker would do. Read the Mind Games pinned post that was up a couple of days ago. I found this very helpful. Don’t please be too hard on yourself...you’re not the first to slip up and you won’t be the last. Keep coming back

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Maison847 Months in reply toOkradon

Thankyou

I really thought I had it cracked!

I gave up drinking years ago and also got my Wright under control and cigarettes were my last crutch

They go so hand in hand with trauma but the determination to stop is still there

Am about to start withdrawal from diazepam and sleeping pills and many say don’t do all at once but I have to as cigarettes make me really psychologically ill

Will let U know how I get on !!!!

Thanks again

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Okradon8 MONTH WINNER in reply toMaison8

That’s a lot to take on all at once. Make sure you do it through your doctor. All these drugs ( including nicotine) are strong and you will need help cutting down/quitting. I feel certain that in time you will look back at this period as a transitional phase in your life, but take each step carefully, love yourself and believe that it’s worth it. It is ... and you are!

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Maison847 Months in reply toOkradon

Thankyou for your lovely message

I have a form of ptsd and only really started to face things a couple of years ago

It’s been a very painful rollercoaster but with love and support of friends and Family I will get there

I. Am convinced cigarettes work like a smokescreen not allowing u to see

A few months ago I started having really big emotional reactions when I smoked and had to lie down and deep breathe and although that isn’t happening yet I don’t want to start

I gave up cold turkey and it was ok I didn’t crave as was so determined so here we go again

Thanks again x

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TheTabbyCatAdministratorLONG TERM WINNER

Hi Maison I'm sorry you've been unwell. Thank you for being honest about your hiccup,not only to us but also to yourself. As you say you can do this! I too,underestimated the addiction part of quitting,nicotine is one of the most addictive substances there is.

Please let us know when you are ready to try again,we will support you all the way.

If you read the pinned posts under "relapse" there's quite a lot of info. Here's a link to get you started thinking, good luck hun.

healthunlocked.com/quitsupp...

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Maison847 Months in reply toTheTabbyCat

Thanks

I want to set start date for tomorrow

I know I have a lot in my plate as they want to start slow withdrawal of tranquilliser and sleeping pills but they are all poisons that stop me from being free and being me

Hope that makes sense !!

Thanks as always for your support x

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TheTabbyCatAdministratorLONG TERM WINNER in reply toMaison8

Well done ,the quicker you get back on the "horse" the better !!💪🚭👏

in reply toMaison8

Welcome back to the group.. I read where you are trying again.. that's all we can do is keep trying hon..🍀❣️😎

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Froggle5 YEARS WINNER

Good luck Maison ❤️

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Corrina125LONG TERM WINNER

Hello Maison

Please don't beat yourself up, just do what is best for you. You have shown you have the strength, determination and courage to do this and you will hun xxx

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nkineza4 MONTH WINNER

The most important thing is to carry on!!

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Veteran250 in reply tonkineza

Hi Maison..... its a case of pick yourself up, dust yourself down, and start all over again, as the song goes...... but you know as we know, you can do this! Keep us close, we are here to encourage and support, as you know.

Good luck! 😀👍👏👏👏😘🚭🌹 Xx

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BriarwoodAdministratorDucky

Hi Maison, in a crisis we tend to resort to the old familiar ways so don’t beat yourself up about this.

You can do it again and we’re all here for you whenever you want to try again. Hugs❤️😘

louloubelll profile image
louloubelllLONG TERM WINNER

Dear Maison, this happens sometimes😔 just start again🌞 dont dwell on it, leave it in the past and simply move forward. You can😊👍.

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