Struggling With Smoking Again

[Nevada77]

So a couple of weeks ago I was at a friends. We were having a girls night drinking on a little wine and I had a few drags off some of their cigarettes. Nothing new as I always get the craving when I have a little alcohol, but usually one or two puffs remind me of how gross it is and I'm good. Well not this time!!! I had been free of smoking for over two years and now I have been smoking again. I feel so ashamed and disappointed in myself and the last thing I want to do is keep smoking. I haven't told anyone about it yet but am feeling like I should.

I know that I can get over it because I have before but I am still so disappointed and that for some reason makes me want to smoke more.
Please pray for me!

Nevada

 

[Majher777]

I will!!

 

[cajunlady]

Please don't feel bad, pick yourself up, dust yourself off and GIVE THIS TO GOD because only HE can help you do this. I am praying for you...God bless....

 

[Evie1980]

Praying for you - we all make mistakes and the more you worry about what people are going to say (and think) the harder it is to take back control. I know your pain - been there many times. Just pray, confess (to God and some people you know will encourage you) and smile knowing God is in control.

I have found alcohol the hardest thing about quitting. I have a couple of wines and the cravings come really strong. What I have learnt to do is drink other drinks that I wouldn't normally so the habit is gone ie I now drink Kahlua and milk instead of wine because I know that not only do I drink less but because it is a drink I didn't drink when I smoked I don't crave smoking as much. So I still enjoy a drink but I don't smoke. Also it is important to understand that when you quit smoking your body starts absorbing things better like caffeine, vitamins and for me, sugar. So I now try to stay away from drinks too high in suger otherwise I starting behaving like a two year old! That has definately lead to some really weird experiences and a few ciggies!

Anyway better go, but just don't fell to bad - we are all human saved by the grace of God. Love, and God bless, Evie