Suzieq17

Almost a month sober (1 month this Sat), and at the end of day 5 cigarette free and all I want is any alcoholic beverage and a smoke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Went out and got a small sundae from McDonald's - thought it would curb the urge--BIG FAT NO.

Patiently waiting until my children go to bed, so I can go to bed too. This really sucks.

JadedGirl

Maybe it's too soon to give up both together Hun. A month is still early days being sober (tho fantastic so well done!). I smoke and would love to give up but I'm not going to attempt until I've been sober a good while tbh. Maybe one thing at a time x

SoberLeigh

I remember that feeling, Suzieq - that feeling of "when all else fails, get into your jsm ies, climb into bed and pull the covers up over your head" - it was a good escape.

Hang tough; this day will pass. Congrats on close to a month of sobriety. That's major.

AladdinSane

Consider these two as mutually exclusive addictions. Don't let smoking destroy your great accomplishment of not drinking.

One thing I have learned, is not to take on too much at once. I believe this is a cliche, but beating any addiction is a process and not an event. Stay strong in your sobriety, and make that your primary focus. You will stop smoking, no doubt...but, don't let anything undermine the success you have had with abstaining from alcohol!!

JackDsMissus

Mmm AV has double ammo it seems and is going off like a machine gun. Have you thought of vaping? That could at least take the edge of the cig cravings allowing you to focus just on staying sober. You could probably start on a really low nicotine liquid as well since you've already quit for 5 days. Then work your way down to 0 and quit completely when you're feeling a bit stronger?

Failing that... you could try 2 mcdonald sundaes (Do excuse me I'm hungry lol) x

notgonnastoptry

I have been so efficient this work. Making up for weeks and weeks of neglect around the house. I took care of all of that in about 6 hours yesterday. I'm ahead of the game on scheduling (usually it takes me forever to get through work tasks - I work at home - days were punctuated with blurring in and out of drunkenness. I'd sober up enough to do enough work and then I'd start nipping again and eventually get tired enough to sleep. Of course, I was up a few hours later because I couldn't sleep, so I'd drink more. Rinse, repeat.

While I've been feeling great this week and haven't been tempted, I'm having cravings tonight. Every thing is done. Kids fed, healthy meals made for the rest of the week for myself, house clean. I would give anything to just relax with a drink. I'm not going to. I don't keep alcohol in the house and I'm not going out for any.

mns1

Hang in there Suzie.

Just try to stay focused you can do this!

Soberwolf

Hang in there Suzieq http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-cravings.html

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Suzieq17

The AV is what made me decide to give up the cigs.

I hate AV.
I want to crush AV.
I want to beat AV.

I AM SO TIRED OF AV RUNNING MY LIFE!!!!

I am taking MY life back. AV can go take a hike!

Soberwolf

Yes Suzieq tell that AV where to go

JanieJ

Good for you, Suzie ((()))

courage2

As long as you know that the addictions are the enemy, you're good. I recommend a steaming hot shower and a lovely cup of hot tea in bed with a movie. And if I coiuld, I'd tiptoe into the bedroom of those sleeping children and take a long deep breath of health and innocence.

OnMyWay7

Hand in suzieq.

AV sucks and I hate it and want my life back also.

You will do this!

Johnston

Hang in there. I would personally focus on staying off booze first.

Ellay

I too would have probs gone for another sundae...or at least some fries too....well done on the month ! You don't want to lose that .