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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Denver Co
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Hi
im new here, I have been thinking bout quiting my habbits for awhile. I drink, smoke. I have alot issue that drive me back where I dont want to one I have glacoma, with very bad headache,.... so you can kinda tell where im going. I know I can have a better life if I have postive support and firm.
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Welcome hopeless 
Self medicating ourselves for pain is a common problem - but there are many ways to deal with pain that don;t damage us in other ways like drinking or smoking do.
I assume you have a doctor - have you had a talk with them and been honest with them about your addictions yet?
It might be a good first step?
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Self medicating ourselves for pain is a common problem - but there are many ways to deal with pain that don;t damage us in other ways like drinking or smoking do.
I assume you have a doctor - have you had a talk with them and been honest with them about your addictions yet?
It might be a good first step?
D
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Midwest
Posts: 429
Welcome, Hopeless! You can absolutely have a better life without those habits. Stick around and read up on everyone's posts. Everyone here is so supportive. I hope you find what you need and the strength to stick with it.
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tampa
Posts: 178
Welcome. I just joined a few days ago. Drinking isn't a part of my life any longer. I also quit smoking January 31, 2007 at 11:59 and 5something seconcs.
It can all be had. You have to want to quit and never quit quitting. One of them sticks.
There's a positive way... with support.
There's are negative ways too... with jail, health issues, job loss, license loss etc.
Note: Going with the positive way you get to keep your stuff AND get bragging rights for quitting.
If you quit both at the same time, more power to you. If you can only commit to one at a time, I suggest you quit drinking first. It will empower you that YOU CAN do it. That you have the self control to quit something. Then cigarettes will be easier.
Cigarettes first is the oldest cop out. Anytime you drink, you will say it's too hard to quit smoking and set yourself up for harder time.
Good luck!
It can all be had. You have to want to quit and never quit quitting. One of them sticks.
There's a positive way... with support.
There's are negative ways too... with jail, health issues, job loss, license loss etc.
Note: Going with the positive way you get to keep your stuff AND get bragging rights for quitting.
If you quit both at the same time, more power to you. If you can only commit to one at a time, I suggest you quit drinking first. It will empower you that YOU CAN do it. That you have the self control to quit something. Then cigarettes will be easier.
Cigarettes first is the oldest cop out. Anytime you drink, you will say it's too hard to quit smoking and set yourself up for harder time.
Good luck!
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 889
WELCOME! I have been sober for 27 days and I can honestly say I do not regret not drinking. It's funny, we never wake up in the morning and say "man, I wish I'd of gotten drunk last night"... I too am still smoking. I always thought I smoked because I drank. Turns out I smoke because I'm addicted to it. I do want to quit smoking but for me drinking was having a much larger negative impact on my life and smoking. Both are bad, but one thing at a time. You'll find a ton of support in this forum. A lot of us have quit drinking and entered recovery. If we can, so can you!!!!!!!!!!
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Please check with your doctor about the headaches.
I use drops for my glacoma and pain is not part
of my experience with it.
Although....as a drinker..headaches were part of the deal.
Welcome....
I use drops for my glacoma and pain is not part
of my experience with it.
Although....as a drinker..headaches were part of the deal.
Welcome....
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Denver Co
Posts: 37
Thanks!
Thanks for the welcome that everyone has shown. One, yes they know bout my habits Im open just ask. I dont believe in denying anything bout myself good or bad, its still me. They just keep giving me pills, more medicine, so thats why im hoping theres other options.Second I meant smoking weed also is why I stated I have glacoma. (sorry not clear before) I do smoke cigrettes too. I actually cut down on cigrettes 2 a day maybe. Thanks for the support.
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