When I don't drink, it's fine, but as soon as I have a drink I want a cigarette too! And stop drinking is not the answer I am looking for!!!
2006-10-13 13:06:21 · 29 answers · asked by Andy S80 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
welcome to my world cuz, if i knew the answer ide tell u. but what i think is that u need to kick it with people that dont smoke. thats what im starting to do
2006-10-13 13:09:45 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. Just don't give in. It will go away after a few years. Sounds like you are an ex-smoker. Really - it takes 5 years or more. But ultimately the craving will disappear and looking back you will wonder what that was.
What you can try - only if you are an ex-smoker who wants to get rid of the cravings in general - a nicotine patch.
And - not sure where you live. But drink only in places where smoking is not allowed. Bars in California are really great. Or hang out with people who don't smoke. So - that there are no cigarettes around in case you get "weak" and want to light one.
2006-10-13 20:25:29 · answer #2 · answered by spaceskating_girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a strange phenomenon that the more you think about not smoking, the stronger the craving becomes. I would try smoking at timed intervals, say 30 minutes. I am a smoker (and proud of it ) and I know when you are drinking is easy to practically chain smoke an entire pack in one evening. Good luck!
2006-10-13 20:55:49 · answer #3 · answered by The Oldest Man In The World 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had that same problem, but with coffee. I had to cut the coffee out, I couldn't find another substitute. Coffee triggered that craving like you wouldn't believe (actually, you would).
This may not be what you want to hear: if you are at a bar or with friends, bum a smoke. That way, you get your fix without buying a pack.
Since you are OK outside of the drinking, you'll be fine.
2006-10-13 20:42:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop drinking as well. That way, you'll kill two birds with one stone! You could also consider becoming a vegetarian and joining a monastery.
From here it is a small step to joining 'Friends of The Earth' and before you know it, you'll be wearing sandals and fair-isle pullovers.
Well you'll have to excuse me, I'm off to judge a crochet competition.
Glad to have been of help!
2006-10-13 20:33:51 · answer #5 · answered by brainyandy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hang out with smokers -- don't empty the ashtray -- between drinks, cup your hands around your nose and mouth -- lower your face to just above the overflowing ashtray -- inhale deeply! It's even more effective if you tip just a bit of alcohol into the ashtray.
2006-10-13 21:09:20 · answer #6 · answered by rjr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Borrow a cigarette, light it, let it burn a little and drop it in your alcohol, see then how much you want a cigarette with your alcohol.
Not ready to give up yet? Read Allen Carr's: 'Easy way to stop smoking', it's really good.
2006-10-13 20:16:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all will power, if you give in to the craving, what does that say about your will power. I quit smoking 6 months ago (cold turkey) and have yet to have a relapse (Fat chance) I would love to have a cig right now, but my will power is stronger than the craving.
2006-10-13 20:14:26 · answer #8 · answered by webwriter 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been told that if you hold a carrot stick or pretzel stick and nibble on those, it is supposed to help take that craving away. Supposedly, part of the craving is just having something in your hand so it is worth a try.
2006-10-13 20:09:00 · answer #9 · answered by Tracy O 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chew some gum it may help the craving and your breath cuz its got to be kicking like train smoke if you just ate and you are a drinker & a smoker.
2006-10-13 20:08:57 · answer #10 · answered by Jade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pound drinks over and over again until you pass out. Once you wake up and vomit all over yourself, cigarettes will be the last thing on your mind.
2006-10-13 20:08:32 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋