I never should have broke down on Christmas party and smoked all those cigarettes. I bought 3 packs today and already I feel o k about it. I’ve been suicidal lately and couldn’t put my finger on it but I think I get hope from cigarettes? Every day for 15 days all I could think about is sneaking a cigarette. well, it’s done. I am still stopping weed, but I am welcoming beer back in my life as well…has to do with quality of life for me. really.
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Cigarettes and beer in moderation are okay in my book! It’s weed that is a no no. I say you’re okay. I’m taking a break from the books and having a smoke right now, and I am going to a bar on a date tonight and will have a big beer. Nothing wrong with it, as long as the drinking is moderate…and preferably social drinking.
I’m glad to hear that you’ve quit weed.
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You gave it one hell of a try, Jukebox. I think drinking at that party caused your relapse. You have to live your life the way that is best for you.
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thanks crimby. I think you’re right. I had real trouble with depression and hopelessness when I couldn’t smoke cigs or drink. I guess my vices add to my what I consider " a higher quality of life" for me anyways.
hi don’t beat yourself up for it you set a pretty difficult goaql for yourself how bout you keep smoking for now and don’t beat yourself up for it but bypass the weed completely? just a suggestion.
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yes I’ve basically “traded” my vices, cigarettes and alcohol instead of non stop weed…better I think. I only drink about 2 or 3 times a month.
One thing at a time I think, and give it plenty of time - a year at least.
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thanks pob, I think that’s accurate. all the vices at once??? nope…couldn’t do it.
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I think I’ve made a big mistake. My throat is already sore because of my intake of cigs is just as strong as when I last smoked, which is 3 packs a day. I’ve decided that tomorrow morning I will try once again to stop. All my woes and fears are coming back like when I used to smoke. I forgot how much is really wrong about smoking cigarettes. I tried to just put them down just now and then decided to just start fresh tomorrow. I don’t really want to drink or start drinking again.
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How about just working on cutting down the amount you smoke rather than cutting everything out all together?
The quality of life is much more important than the quantity of life, so if you enjoy smoking, then it’s okay to have a few cigarettes. …but does the quality really improve with the quantity of cigarrettes?
Everything in moderation…
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I don’t have any moderating skills…I wish I could just smoke a half a pack a day like all my friends. nope, I only have one mode, full throttle…so it’s off the cigs again whether I like it or not.
As long as you don’t give up on trying to quit… your ahead.
Good luck and be patient as you keep trying.
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Wow that stinks, I fully understand that. Kinda same with me, but I did good fooling myself with procrastination. Lasted 8 good months. Starting over again, it’s been almost 4 weeks.
There is hope Jukebox, keep on trying, it’s still good the time you stop.
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Good luck @jukebox,I wish you well
Yesterday I hurt my groin and the pain today was serious,I don’t think I will be able to play football for 3-4 months…it really sucks and it did affect my work too
Yeah 3 packs is excessive. Work it down to a moderate amount.
That’s what usually happens when someone breaks an addiction. They relapse and go even harder into whatever they quit in the first place
Good luck
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I used to smoke. I stopped over 20 years ago. I still can feel the smoke calling for me when I see someone smoke. But just be determined to quit. It’s hard in the beginning, but the benefits of quitting are so much better. You will notice a change in how much you can walk without getting exhausted.
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I haven’t smoked anything in a little greater than six months. It is very kewl to be a nonsmoker!
Jayster
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Although I don’t smoke or drink, I know how you feel. I have some vices I just can’t stop, because it depresses me too much. I think like others have said on here, just take everything in moderation. Don’t beat yourself over the head, just get up and try again, fall, get up, fall, get up. Getting up is the most important.
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I think I got this. It’s only a fading memory that I smoked yesterday and the gum is holding up nicely. day one, sigh…oh well, so be it.
In many things, I cannot do moderation. I cannot do moderation in smoking, for example. I’m a puff away from a pack a day.
Jayster
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