Smoking

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I really, really want a cigarette. The craving has come over me all of a sudden and I need a cigarette.

I gave up 4 years ago and have vaped ever since. Not even my vape is cutting it today.

I've had a lot of stress recently (mum dying suddenly, home purchase falling through, PTSD, being temporarily homeless, DD being a pain (she's with me 24/7 - I've been a single parent since she was born), chronic pain, moving into new home etc)
I'm having a glass of wine and I am so tempted to pop to the shop and buy a pack.

I can't think of one reason not too.

Is it really U of me to have a few tonight with some wine? Or is that a really stupid idea?
I'm confident it would only be tonight and I'll be back on the vape from tomorrow.

Literally sitting on my hands (when not typing) to stop myself from going to the shop before DD goes to bed.

No one?

I was in that place yesterday. So, so stressed. I told myself adding to the stress by failing at giving up something that will kill me and sucks money away faster than throwing tenners on the fire was unlikely to help that stress.
I’m sorry for the loss of your Mum and all the other stuff you have going on. It sounds very tough and I’d be on the verge of going to the shop to buy cigarettes too. But it wouldn’t help. Those things would still be there.

It's a stupid idea. One pack will not be enough - you've done so well don't ruin it now, the cravings will pass.

As a failed quitter, I would say don't do it - one will lead to more - I know from bitter experience .

I'm sorry you've had such an awful time of late .

Sorry to hear you're having a hard time 💐.
After 4 years off them you are likely to find it disgusting and unsatisfying. Plus you will most likely regret it tomorrow.
But if you do have some, it doesnt undo the last 4 years smoke free, so dont be too hard on yourself. They are expensive af now. Much better to have a treat like an ice lolly to distract yourself. I say this rolling my own fag 😂

Usually my vape does help, but right now it's just not good enough.
I'm all squirmy to get to the shop.

I thought cravings only lasted two minutes this is torture.

Not,not unreasonable if you're confident you won't go back to smoking.

I've been vaping for about 7 years. Sometimes I get a craving for a cigarette when stress gets the better of me.I buy a pack,smoke a couple,realise how grim they taste then chuck the rest away or give them to a friend.Then straight back on my vape again.

Only you know if you can do the same.

It won’t just be a few tonight it will reignite your habit. Get in the bath, read a book, distract yourself!

I'm not going to tell you what to do because I've done it myself. Stopped or been vape only and then occasionally bought a pack to just use for a couple of days. I will say they will taste shit when I've had them though. I've never actually managed 4 years, the longest is probably 9 months but whenever I've 'broken' my time they've tasted completely revolting and I've wondered why I've bothered.

Dont do it. You'll regret it. Buy a bag of crisps or doritos instead! It sounds like you're having a difficult time and theres a lot going on. Sorry to hear about your mum. That sucks. Stay strong for your beautiful daughter and you dont want your new home to be stinky. We are here if you need us. Enjoy your wine and have a peaceful evening.

One reason - your health.
Second reason - your child's health
Third reason - it will not reduce the reasons you are stressed, it will just make you feel a failure.

Good luck.

When the craving has been satisfied, how are you going to feel? Bit shit, tbh? And those problems will still be there.
Vape, vape, vape!
(I had nicotine lozenges. I have never felt soooooo minty )

Just get through this evening OP, the craving will be gone in the morning.

Don't do it! Get up, do some cleaning, play with DD, do some exercise, do anything other than go to the shop. It will taste disgusting, it won't be as good as you think and you will feel shit afterwards.
You've done so well, don't give up now. If needs be go get a higher strength vape instead.

I have done this and massively regretted it. It was not worth it. That said I didn't go back to smoking and I now feel pretty confident I won't do it again. It just wasn't nice. Especially the regret. Be kind to yourself. Hang in there.

My friends daughter aged 5 gave me the best reason ever not to smoke again
“You’ll go yellow and die”

Can you have a look online and buy yourself something else rather than the tenner you'll spend on fags.

I gave up for 5 years (cold turkey, no vape) that craving, which I have into, led to more cravings, then I decided to social smoke, I them socialised a lot and within a year of that craving was back smoking properly again. Don't do it, my teeth are yellow again , I smell ect. I wish I didn't give in.

Hang in there op.
It’s foul, smelly and you’ll probably faint or vom having not had one for so long.
You’ll regret it if you do
When shit happens, as it does, a fag is never the answer x

For starters after four years of vaping it will taste and smell disgusting.

Do. Not. Give. In!

God, I know it's just the worst idea but I'm grouchy and jittery
I feel like I'm dealing with DD worse (she is having a spate of awful behaviour at the moment) because I'm so grouchy.

I've tried my usual coping mechanisms - but all I can think about is that horrible smoke. I've not actually felt like this for months.
It's like that raw phase just after you've given up - where you're clicking every second of every day.

Horrible. I'm on 1.8% nicotine for my vape - still not good enough.
It's one of those insatiable cravings.

Seriously

Sorry there should h ave been a picture

I'm the opposite I quit for 4 years and couldnt wait to start again as it was my abusive ex that made me stop. Said we didnt have money for it. But always had money for his things and then he left me 5 grand in debt using my name.

But no dont even go for a couple as you will regret it. You've done well.

Ah there was.
God I’m shite