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    #1

    For those of you wanting to stop smoking as well...

    I just wanted to share a rather unexpected "side effect" of quitting smoking! It took several starts/stops, etc., but I finally jumped off that cliff last Mon.

    I realized that if I want to Seriously stop smoking (which I DO), then I just can't drink!! Way too risky. I know that if I had more than a few (!), I'd be driving to store for ciggies.

    Knowing that, and focussing on quitting smoking, has made me hardly Think about drinking!! (I did have 2 -very weak! - vodka/tonics the other night when out... but stopped at that.)

    I wanted to let you know this experience, since so many have often counseled "don't try to quit both at same time" ---- and now I'm finding the one actually HELPS the other!

    I have to really Protect my quit from smoking...!!
    Sometimes you have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down... Anais Nin
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    #2
    For those of you wanting to stop smoking as well...

    Morning Savon,

    When i quit smoking for 3 years my drinking escalated to a scary level. I do seem to tie the two together, but prefer to get 30 days AF under my belt before quitting again. I guess to each his own.

    I do notice that the smokes dont taste so good without the al, but i'm willing to suffer through till i feel stronger in my sobriety. SInce i'm a closet smoker, I smoke less than a 1/2 pack a day when sober...

    I am looking forward to September when i start my hopefully LAST quit for smokes.

    Great job you are doing, two quits at once requires strength and endurance, but is surely doable.

    :goodjob:
    AF/SF - November 23, 2014

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      #3
      For those of you wanting to stop smoking as well...

      You're right, Mstall, in that we all have to do what's right for ourselves.

      I guess I just wanted to point out that quitting both has seemed to make quitting AL easier (for me).

      I also wanted to add that you get a Double dose of "feelin' good self esteem"!!

      I didn't plan it this way. I just Really needed to quit smoking (I admit, mainly due to Outrageous prices these day!). And once I got going on that, quitting drinking just seemed to be part of the process.

      You're the first person I've heard of who drank More after quitting smoking... I know one thing for sure: when I drink, I Chain-smoked!! YUK. I think that's pretty universal - people who smoke, smoke more when they're drinking...

      (Figgers those demons would like to hang out together! )
      Sometimes you have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down... Anais Nin

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        #4
        For those of you wanting to stop smoking as well...

        Hey Savvvy, My friend!

        Just wanted to tell you again, HOW PROUD I AM OF YOU!!!! Quiting both demons HAS to be a challenge. :goodjob:

        Funny, how we both seem to be getting it "together". Hmmm, interesting huh!

        Keep up the great work, you know I am always pulling for your success.

        Love,

        Overit
        I LOVE MY SEROTONIN AND BOOZE SCREWS IT UP!!!!!

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          #5
          For those of you wanting to stop smoking as well...

          well initially i didnt drink much at all when i quit, but as the months continued, i think i just replaced AL as my "relaxer" instead of smokes. ugh!

          This time i will get it right and cant wait to join you. i know how good quitting smoking feels and how it increases your self esteem ten-fold! (just like being sober)
          AF/SF - November 23, 2014

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            #6
            For those of you wanting to stop smoking as well...

            If I want to stay ciggie free--I CANNOT drink. When I was honest with myself about that, I was successful in quitting. Over 1 year now and almost a year AF!
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            NF since June 1, 2008
            AF since September 28, 2008
            DrunkFree since June 1, 2008
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            :wings: In memory of MDbiker aka Bear.
            5/4/2010 In loving memory of MaryAnne. I pray you've found peace my friend.
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            The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.ray:

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              #7
              For those of you wanting to stop smoking as well...

              me too!stopped smoking 6 weeks ago - had stressful week at work, got drunk and smoked on day 26 - realised I can't be smoke free and drink.
              I try to have a couple of drinks - that takes all my effort and i then obsess about can i have one more, then if i do have 1 more i end up smoking! If i don't have 1 more drink i'm just thinking about it all night.
              so - remove the choice and it's easier - coupled with which I have started regular running again (10k in October - and helps v mood/stress/mild depression) and hope to lose more weight without the booze too.
              was stressing so much about needing to stop drinking- easier just to stop - well for now - early days - friend's party sat eve - hanging out v pregnant friend - only other sober person there probably!
              one day at a time

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                #8
                For those of you wanting to stop smoking as well...

                LVT - just had to say...

                :wave:

                And Bear - 6 wks is Fabulous! :goodjob:

                Overit - glad you have my back. You know I'm on your side, too. :l
                Sometimes you have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down... Anais Nin

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                  #9
                  For those of you wanting to stop smoking as well...

                  That was my theory too Savvy!
                  It's worked for me God bless the Q.
                  Lav
                  AF since 03/26/09
                  NF since 05/19/09
                  Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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