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stop smoking while fighting anxiety

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bozzer
bozzer

Please can anyone tell me if they have tried or even managed smoking while battling anxiety.

i stopped for 9 yrs but started smoking again about 3 yrs ago. I have been struggling with severe depression and anxiety over the last 6 months. I am smoking far to much lately. Can stop smoking cause more anxiety. I need to stop cause i have high blood presure and take bloodthiners because i have had thrombosis twice about 6 yrs ago.

i stopped smoking from 1 day to the other last time and that is how i would like to try again.

just not sure if this could caue more anxiety.

please let us know. I want to stop a.s.a.p.

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  • Craftylady
    Craftylady bozzer

    Posted

    Hi. I'm a smoker but I realise that when I have a cigarette it can make me feel worse an exacerbate my symptoms. I didn't have a ciggie for 3 days last week and I cut right down to the equivalent of 3/4 a day. I do want to quit anyway but need to be mindful of withdrawal symptoms from that on top of anxiety.
    • bozzer
      bozzer Craftylady

      Posted

      Thanks for your quick reply. I smoke well over 20 a day and eventhough it makes me feel worth i just keep on smoking. 3anna stop suddely but dont know if thats a good idea. Might try it anyway
    • Craftylady
      Craftylady bozzer

      Posted

      When you feel you want one just distract yourself and physically get up and do something else. Count each hour without and tell yourself you'll do another hour and keep extending it. If you do cave in just take a couple of puffs and put ciggie out. This helps me. Let me know how you get on.
    • bozzer
      bozzer Craftylady

      Posted

      Thank you so much. I will give it a go and will let you know.thanks again 👍
    • Craftylady
      Craftylady bozzer

      Posted

      Good Luck. I'm now 3 hours without today and font need or want one. I'll let you know how it's going in a couple more hours!! Be strong. We can do this.
    • redmarigolds
      redmarigolds Craftylady

      Posted

      i hope you dont mind me joining this discusion i have suffered health anxiety for years and would really like to stop smoking as well x
    • Craftylady
      Craftylady redmarigolds

      Posted

      You're very welcome Redmarigolds. Perhaps we can all do this together?
    • redmarigolds
      redmarigolds Craftylady

      Posted

      thanks i will finish this packet 5 legt see how i go my anxiety is more under control at the moment good luck evryone x
  • bonnie21356
    bonnie21356 bozzer

    Posted

    Y'all are way stronger than me. I try to do things that keep my hands busy to not smoke as much, but nerves get the best of me. I am very proud of all who can quit. I am just not there yet. Good luck all!! xx
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