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    #1

    Did anyone else smoke only when they were drinking?

    Hi guys

    I used to smoke only when I had a drink in my hand (which, to be fair, was quite a lot lol).

    I haven't had the urge for a cigarette since I stopped drinking a few weeks ago... until tonight. Suddenly felt like a cigarette earlier and I'm gonna be honest - I gave in, bought a packet, and have just smoked one. No drink to go with it tho!

    I'm thinking it might have been triggered by the fact I am going out tonight and feel quite excited? I dunno.

    Anyway, just wondering if this has happened to anyone else who was a so-called "social smoker"?

    I'm hoping I'm not gonna suddenly have regular cravings for nicotine. Jeez, keeping thoughts of alcohol at bay is enough thank you very much lol.
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    Did anyone else smoke only when they were drinking?

    I smoked MORE when drinking but that was many years ago...quit way back when....
    Dottie

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      #3
      Did anyone else smoke only when they were drinking?

      hi jingle,im the opposite i smoke more when im af,maybe i just gotta be doing something bad who knows,i wanna stop but i love smoking! i dont like the smell or the habit though
      I have too much shit to do today and tomorrow to drink:sohappy:

      I'm taking care of the "tomorrow me":thumbsup:
      Drinkin won't help a damn thing! Will only make me sick for DAYS and that ugly, spacey dumb feeling-no thanks!

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        #4
        Did anyone else smoke only when they were drinking?

        I did smoke all the time, tried to quit and found that I only really wanted a cigarette while drinking. And I only crave one when I'm good and buzzed. So by kicking the alcohol I'm certain the cigs will be automatic.

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          #5
          Did anyone else smoke only when they were drinking?

          I quit 2 years ago, while still drinking. I used the patch. My husband still smokes and I LOVE the smell of it but I know just one drag and it's all over. I worked too hard to quit to start again. I hope that's the same attitude I'll have about drinking too. My husband still smokes and drinks.


          AF since 12/26/13

          "...........just put one foot in front of the other and move forward. One step at a time." Chris McCombs

          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dJ97Vwoup4

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            #6
            Did anyone else smoke only when they were drinking?

            Hi Jingle, yes same as you, only smoked when I drank. On one quit I had a cigarette craving and gave into it but that only made me want a drink. I used to be a regular smoker but now I don't even think about it if not drinking. Good luck in quitting them both
            You were born with wings, why prefer to crawl through life? Rumi

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              #7
              Did anyone else smoke only when they were drinking?

              There you are pauly! Was so worried about you. Hope you are feeling better today.

              I quit smoking for over twenty years, then took it up again after years of failure at staying sober. It was definitely a good crutch for me and I believe helped me stay sober those two years. Every time things would overwhelm me and I normally would get a drink, I would go out, sit down and have a cigarette to relieve the stress.

              Then after two years, I went off the wagon. Now I have two addictions. I find I do smoke more, when AF, but have cut down; I only smoke half a cigarette and cut off the end. Next time, I smoke the rest of it. Really want to stop altogether, but think I will wait until all the drama of the next few days is over. Would love to start the new year nicotine-free. Who knows, maybe I will be craving a cigarette so badly, I'll forget about the alcohol cravings. If only.......
              AF since 12/2/12
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                #8
                Did anyone else smoke only when they were drinking?

                inwonder if freefly is on to something there,maybe smoking is one of my drinking triggers?could be
                I have too much shit to do today and tomorrow to drink:sohappy:

                I'm taking care of the "tomorrow me":thumbsup:
                Drinkin won't help a damn thing! Will only make me sick for DAYS and that ugly, spacey dumb feeling-no thanks!

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                  #9
                  Did anyone else smoke only when they were drinking?

                  I quit smoking 4 years ago (couple of small lapses since, but over it now). First night NF, what did I do? Buy a bottle of wine so as i could disassociate smoking from drinking... in other words, I wanted to be able to keep on drinking and be comfortable with it without the fags.

                  What a joke!

                  But yeah - smoked more when i drank (when i did smoke... and drink)

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                    #10
                    Did anyone else smoke only when they were drinking?

                    Hi Pauly, Are you on the boards now? See, this is the time of day I was talking about. Hours and hours, it seems where nobody has posted to newbie's nest or any of the places I usually hang out.

                    I remember your feeling of being invisible, when no one responded to your posts and this is the time of day I find most difficult. Needing to talk to someone and nobody seems to be online. I see your 'dot' is green, so I'm not sure if you are currently at your computer and just stepped away, or there is nobody else posting to respond to.
                    AF since 12/2/12
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                      #11
                      Did anyone else smoke only when they were drinking?

                      Well, your 'dot' just went blue as I was typing the post.....bad luck. Just trying to get the energy to do a lot of things I need to do. Yesterday and the day before I got a lot done and felt very energetic. I think stress and dread, fighting the desire for a drink, plus I AM tired after all this running around have rendered me energy-less today. Can't afford that....have so much to do. Feeling panicky......
                      AF since 12/2/12
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                        #12
                        Did anyone else smoke only when they were drinking?

                        im always logged in cuz i use my phone,the kids hog the computer all the time,brats
                        I have too much shit to do today and tomorrow to drink:sohappy:

                        I'm taking care of the "tomorrow me":thumbsup:
                        Drinkin won't help a damn thing! Will only make me sick for DAYS and that ugly, spacey dumb feeling-no thanks!

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                          #13
                          Did anyone else smoke only when they were drinking?

                          ooh,i hate that feeling when youre so busy and have so much to do it makes you anxious
                          I have too much shit to do today and tomorrow to drink:sohappy:

                          I'm taking care of the "tomorrow me":thumbsup:
                          Drinkin won't help a damn thing! Will only make me sick for DAYS and that ugly, spacey dumb feeling-no thanks!

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                            #14
                            Did anyone else smoke only when they were drinking?

                            Hi Pauly,
                            Well, this is confusing, the posts on this thread, identify it as 'today'. I just looked over the posts we made today on the newbie's nest and they say 'yesterday'. Confusing.

                            Anyway, hope you are doing better than yesterday. Finally got a bit of energy and was able to do quite a bit late this afternoon. Will make things go more smoothly tomorrow..... I hope.

                            Just turned on the news. I am a news junkie and watch constantly, but have had the tv off for the last two days. Was very busy and sick of all the constant bad news in the world. Depressed enough, don't need more bad news. When people referred to the shooting, I thought they were referring to the mall shooting. I didn't realize there had been another, even more horrific school shooting!
                            AF since 12/2/12
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                              #15
                              Did anyone else smoke only when they were drinking?

                              Jingle ....... Throw the pack away NOW. I am a heavy smoker and heavier since I quit. Don't replace alcohol with cigarettes PLEEEEEEESSSSSEEEE :h

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