I don't consider myself to be a heavy smoker. There are days when I don't smoke, and days when I may only have one or two. When I buy a pack it typically lasts about 3 days. I don't require a cigarette in the morning, I don't smoke after meals, I don't even smoke when I drive. I don't think I have an addiction to the nicotine, I think I'm more addicted to the social habit, and i'd like to get out of the habit now before it becomes more intense. All of my friends smoke, and we all like to go out. On average I go out 3 to 4 nights a week. I may not drink every time, but if I do it immediately leads to me smoking. I've lit up just because I knew I was about to have a beer. Even if I'm not drinking, being around friends who smoke trigger the need for a cigarette too. I don't want to drop my entire social life by refusing to go out with friends to avoid the drinking and smoking, but I don't know how to control the habit when I step into those social environments.
Any tips or ideas to help??
