Gave up booze...took up smoking
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Gave up booze...took up smoking
Today marks week 2 of being sober and I'm feeling strong enough to keep that going but last week I bought a pack of smokes. I'm not really a smoker in general but felt I "needed" something to not crave alcohol. Not proud of my habit and I will quit but just can't figure out why I need a habit of any sort. Was curious if any of my friends on SR experienced anything like this.
I'm weirdly justifying it by sayin at least I not going to do stupid things like I did when I drank but why pick up another bad habit at all?? Can't figure it out.
Thanks friends and stay strong.
I'm weirdly justifying it by sayin at least I not going to do stupid things like I did when I drank but why pick up another bad habit at all?? Can't figure it out.
Thanks friends and stay strong.
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As a smoker, I wish I hadn't bothered starting back in the 80s. I guess it's the lesser of all evils -I mean you don't get withdrawal seizures giving up the smokes right? Personally, I would say if you can avoid smoking PLEASE pull out of it while you can x
How about chewing gum? It works wonders for me when I have a stressful drive ahead of me
How about chewing gum? It works wonders for me when I have a stressful drive ahead of me
Hey Flea:
I don't smoke, but I do smokeless tobacco (dip.) I started dipping back in high school / baseball team. When I decided to get sober, my dip intake tripled. I am now starting to taper it back a bit and hope to be tobacco free by Jan 1, 2015.
But to the point. I would rather dip than drink. My chances of killing someone dipping while driving versus drinking while driving...well...you get the point
I don't smoke, but I do smokeless tobacco (dip.) I started dipping back in high school / baseball team. When I decided to get sober, my dip intake tripled. I am now starting to taper it back a bit and hope to be tobacco free by Jan 1, 2015.
But to the point. I would rather dip than drink. My chances of killing someone dipping while driving versus drinking while driving...well...you get the point
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They say these are all mood altering substances. The issue is why do Ifeel the need to alter my mood? Perhaps that is what is happening with you?
Today marks week 2 of being sober and I'm feeling strong enough to keep that going but last week I bought a pack of smokes. I'm not really a smoker in general but felt I "needed" something to not crave alcohol. Not proud of my habit and I will quit but just can't figure out why I need a habit of any sort. Was curious if any of my friends on SR experienced anything like this.
I'm weirdly justifying it by sayin at least I not going to do stupid things like I did when I drank but why pick up another bad habit at all?? Can't figure it out.
Thanks friends and stay strong.
I'm weirdly justifying it by sayin at least I not going to do stupid things like I did when I drank but why pick up another bad habit at all?? Can't figure it out.
Thanks friends and stay strong.
I would suggest being patient with yourself, but not too patient. Smoking is easier to quit sooner than later.
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Oh right thanks - back when i was a kid - Dad used 'snuff' but over here it was sniffed.
No, I don't do the nasal snuff. Mine is specifically between the cheek and gum. haha
I agree with 2BOB. I have an addictive personality so I feel the need to do something. I am working on being addicted to chewing gum and not dip or alcohol...
I agree with 2BOB. I have an addictive personality so I feel the need to do something. I am working on being addicted to chewing gum and not dip or alcohol...
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No you don't put it up your nose. You put it in your mouth between you lower gum and cheek. It sits there and the saliva interacts with it and then you spit out the juice. Pretty disgusting. The nicotine is absorbed through your cheek/gum. It also can cause cancer of the jaw/mouth.
Read this http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-gambling.html
Its about gambling but D's post is fitting
Its about gambling but D's post is fitting
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They are trying to ban smoking while driving, here on the mainland Cilldara - saying it's a 'distraction', which I guess is true x
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No you don't put it up your nose. You put it in your mouth between you lower gum and cheek. It sits there and the saliva interacts with it and then you spit out the juice. Pretty disgusting. The nicotine is absorbed through your cheek/gum. It also can cause cancer of the jaw/mouth.
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