Got to do it this time

[Angelik]

I am Angelik and I smoke about 2-4 roll ups a day. My triggers are morning Coffee and alcohol. I also have one after children bed. I am fed up with it. I am worried about my health and how many years I have left (Am 43). I don't even enjoy it anymore. FFS I am smoking roll ups! I actually get embarrassed. I am conscious I smell and am terrified my children will find out which is likely now they are approaching 10 and 7.

So these are most of the reasons i want to stop. I guess I just wanted to put them down somewhere in the hope I can get some support. I'm not making a deal of it irl.

I am also, to make it double hard, knocking alcohol on the head as this is where I fall down on the smoking front. I also drink too much. Was on antibiotics recently so couldn't drink and I noticed the difference.

So I am prepared for a week of anxiety, short temperedness. What can I look forward to in a week's time? Motivation and inspiration needed.

Angelik, good luck with both things.

I stoped smoking over ten years ago. If I could take the look of utter shock away from my Mams face when I had to tell her i had lung cancer, I would. No cigarette is worth that look.

She's been dead for a few years now, but I will never, ever forget that look of horror on her face.

If lung cancer didn't stop me smoking, the shock on her face did, in spades

Good luck Angelik I am in the same boat as you with regards to both smoking and drinking. Smoking has become my crutch since having kids and that glass of wine and cigarette when they go to bed has become a must but I also worry about the smell of smoke, health and how much money I waste on doing both of these things. I have one last cigarette and after that am going cold turkey - really wish you good luck, keep us posted on how you get on - it will be worth the anxiety to be able to cuddle your kids guilt free - that's what I am focusing on on my side!

I'm also stopping smoking (again 🙄). I have a few left so it will be tomorrow. I smoke about 16 a day. I'm going to be vaping instead though I couldn't go cold turkey.

Good luck to you both.

Day 1 done but is always easy. It's from day 3 that I get the itch. I'll be in touch then no doubt!

Dh said I have no willpower esp when drinking and am dismissive when he urges me not to light up. He is right but I took pleasure in telling him that's not encouraging talk

Good luck to you guys! I'm here for a huddle and moral support if you need it.

How’s of going everyone? I’m on day 4 on patches.

Still going! Haven't really missed it but not had booze. Also been unwell. I love getting my little badges from no smoking app! Such a child.

@Murphs1 Well done for 4 days! Have you stretched it to 5 today?

Hi Angelik,
Ah Well done, you’re doing great. 😁Yes am on day 5, bit trickier today but have made it. There’s a post on The no smoking forum called giving up smoking for 2020 that’s had quite a few replies and suggestions if you wanted to take a look? Have a good day tomo 😁

Sorry the post is called - anyone giving up smoking for 2020.