I slipped up...I let myself, family, and friends down.....however, I'm glad I did!

[motiv8r25]

I went 8 days without having a smoke and I was feeling pretty good.  I noticed I was able to breath better (excercises helps), smell better, and even taste more.  I was doing pretty well and then last night I had a couple of drinks.  At the end of the night I ended up smoking one.  Yes, I know, it was poor judgement on my part.  I didn't stay away from my biggest trigger. I would recommend to anyone out there who Is trying to quit to stay away from drinking for awhile.   I really let myself down and I feel like I let all of my family and friends down as well.  I've been beating myself up over it all day.  However, it tasted HORRIBLE, I almost gagged, I can still smell it on my cloths I wore last night (disgusting),  I also noticed my breathing is a little heavier than the last few days.  Even though I gave in, I'm glad I did, because it sickened me.  It was absolutely disgusting.  As much as I've been beating my self up today for giving in, I'm glad I did because it helped teach me a few lessons. and it will also help me to stay quit!!!!!

[joy41]

Thanks for this blog.  I already knew that my biggest trigger was alcohol.  That's how I started.  I'm on day 49 and am still afraid to take a drink. 

[Jordan-11-1-12]

A lot of people can't drink while quitting smoking. That's one great thing about this site... someone will read this blog and, because of it, choose not to drink. So, thanks so much for blogging honestly!! 

Try not to beat yourself up anymore over your mistake. Guilt is not helpful to your quit. There really is no such thing as a "slip"  I know that it seems trivial, but its important. When we slip (on ice or a banana peel) its a complete accident and completely out of our control. Smoking is a decision; a choice that requires action. You chose to smoke. But don't dwell on it, you are human after all!

Be proud that you're back, right away! Starting over is harder the longer we wait, so kudos to you for getting right back on the wagon!  Have a great day 1.... your last day 1 of your quit!!  😃

[motiv8r25]

Congrats on day 49!  I felt like I was doing pretty well on handling the cravings, and when a friend asked me if i wanted to get a few drinks I thought I could handle them still, but I was wrong.  My advice is to stay away from alcohol until you are 100% sure you can handle it.  If there is doubt...don't try it!

[Michwoman]

I may be the exception to the rule, but I decided to face alcohol right away so that I could eliminate that fear. Sure - I wanted a cigarette, but then I told myself that I didn't need one and wanted to find out how it is to have a drink and NOT smoke. I think it was from listening to Jeff Spitzer from whyquit.com - his advice was to face your fearful situations as soon as possible in order to eliminate the fear of them. If you tell yourself that you will smoke if you have a drink you probably will. If you tell yourself that a drink won't make a difference in your resolve it can be very powerful. Not trying to brag - just give a different perspective.

[motiv8r25]

Jordan you are absolutely correct...smoking is a choice.  I could have made all of the excusses in the world to stop my quit after last night.  But at the same time that was another choice as well.  I want people to know that if one does make the choice to have a smoke, they also have a CHOICE not make excusses and stop their quit.  Don't make excusses, make a choice to quit! I also agree Jordan the longer you wait the harder it will be, that's why I'm starting over with my LAST day 1 of my quite, learn from my mistake, and jumping right back on the saddle.

"I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me"  Philippians 4:13

[Jordan-11-1-12]

with your attitude (or quittatude) there is no doubt you will do this.... you are doing this!

Blessings...

~Jordan~

11/1/12

[Joan_01-02-2015]

So, you chose to have one - better you learned this early on how disgusting it is to go back.  I went out drinking with friends near my first week quit.  Was so upset as one of them; she and I were the only two "smokers" in the bunch.  She kept shoving them at me, and I kept shoving them back.  I think I did it out of spite as I was so mad she was selfish enough to think about her wanting a smoking buddy over my quit.  Was a little perturbed, but I did it - walked out smoke free after two great margaritas, and I enjoyed it even more walking out, feathers ruffled saying I did it (I even called my husband on the way home to let him know I had a couple of drinks and did not smoke).  We all have different paths we will take on this journey - but the goal is the same.  Hang in there, and be proud!!

[Buddy12]

Thanks for your post......sounds like you have a great attitude ! I found that after 2 or 3 drinks, I just started pouting about not smoking, and it was just too uncomfortable.......so I just quit drinking for  a few months......but now, I can drink if I want......Your post will be a great learning experience for others.

[motiv8r25]

Thank you buddy!  I think a few reasons why we are all on here is so we can help and learn from others.

[jim_ohio]

SLIP, MISTAKE, STUPOR, FUN, DRINKING........................BEEN THEIR HUNDRED TIMES,,,,,NO MAYBE 200 TIMES WHILE QUITTING AND RELAPSING...........YOUR TIME WILL COME......I AM SHURE.....I PICK U UP................. DUST U OFF........... AND THE EX'S SEND U ON UR WAY AGAIN...........THANKS FOR REMINDING ME OF WHAT I USED TO DO.......................I WISH FOR HAPPY AND CALMER DAYS AHEAD.......I KNOW THEY ARE COMING.............JIM OHIO.

[mhassing28]

The fact that you slipped up, but still want to quit is great! You are that much stronger now for having faltered and picking yourself back up. This means not only are you less likely to slip up again, but even if you do, you won't be discouraged by it.

Stay strong!

[JonesCarpeDiem]

drinking lowers our inhibitions.

i thought we all knew that. lol

move forward. like you said, you can use it as an excuse or you can understand we can make ourselves fallible with such choices.

[carol133]

I am so excited to say that I am on day 4 of no quitting and I have quit cold turkey I know that it is recommended to use other advices but I just want to quit and thats it my problem is I am having a terrible time sleeping I wake up in a panic and this goes on all night long anyone have any suggestions? is this normal? please help thanks so much andd congrats to all of you who have quit it is really a new beginning for us all

[lois2]

get back on the wagon ,  maybe some can drink and not smoke i can not BUT that is ok, i still have trouble being around other smokers.

[Jenny78]

So glad that you have blogged and chosen to go forth with your quit.  You have a great attititude and can, will do this.