After two years of being quit, I slipped last night and smoked a couple of cigarettes. I am NOT picking up the habit again but I can't stop this guilty feeling. I feel disappointed in myslef. Can any other former smokers give me some advice or words of encouragement?
2007-04-02 05:33:31 · 6 answers · asked by rebel_prince_81 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I know its easy to feel guilty. I have been in the same boat. Just think of it as a step back. you cant do it over again and not have the cig. so just say ok i had a cig, next time what can i do to make sure i do not fall in that trap again. If you ever do have a cig again, do not feel guilty. I think it happens to alot of ex smokers.
2007-04-02 05:43:55 · answer #1 · answered by carriec 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I could never understand why people who quite a habit feel such a compulsion to never touch the substance that was once habitual again. Why do recovering alcoholics not touch a drink years after quitting? Do they lack self-control? I smoked one year of my life back in freshman year of college. I now smoke a cigarette or two a month and feel no need to get back into it. There is nothing wrong with smoking a butt after quitting as long as you don't pick up the habit again.
Heck, in my opinion, it's better to have a smoking habit than an eating habit. All the old fishermen in Spain I know are like 90 and they have been smoking since their teen years, but they eat nothing but fish potatoes beans vegetables all their life.
2007-04-02 05:43:21 · answer #2 · answered by sirtitan45 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's normal to feel guilty after slipping. Look at it in a positive manner - you feel bad about it so use that to not smoke again. I was stupid - after 2 years of not smoking I had a few and felt guilty but then a few weeks later I had a few more thinking I could control it and it went downhill from there. Been back at it for 5 years now.
Don't kid yourself about it and just keep on trucking! Your doing great.
2007-04-02 05:43:17 · answer #3 · answered by Stefka 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have reasons to feel guilty. This also is a good sign and gives some hope for you. Without this feeling of guilt im not sure you would be successful in stopping to smoke.
2007-04-02 05:44:08 · answer #4 · answered by kind 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my friend quit smoking after havin done so for probably 13 years...he has a few now and then, mostly when he drinks, but to be honest, i think its a social or behavioral response rather than that addiction. i wouldnt worry about it at all unless you have that URGE to smoke again, then the addiction is rearing its ugly head. its a habit that just needs to be broken, thats all. congrats on quitting and keep up the good work!
2007-04-02 05:44:02 · answer #5 · answered by Love my Family <3 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't smoke?
2007-04-02 05:40:07 · answer #6 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That was dumb. Quit beating yourself up over it. Remember, your health is your wealth.
2007-04-02 05:43:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋