Hi gang -
I've had on and off alcohol problems over the past 30 years or so...I guess at times I would have been considered a 'functional alcoholic'. Although I've never been to AA, I've managed to get that demon under control over the past 5 years or so. I can drink socially and stay perfectly under control...but that's only part of the story.
Today, I decided to have a glass of wine with my wife. My first drink since I quit smoking. What a great reward after 10 days (so I thought). After sipping the glass of wine, I had that warm and fuzzy feeling of having another, but I didn't. Soon, my thoughts turned to cigarettes and I became obsessed with having a smoke for the next 3 or 4 hours! By far the worst and longest cravings (yes, cravings) I've had since I've quit.
While I was panicing, I brushed my teeth, gargled with mouthwash, worked out and played my guitar...all in an attempt to ward of the evil cravings.
It seems that the little bit of wine I had seemed to have brought out the nicotine monster in me for the first time during my quit. I didn't smoke, but I sure was sweating it out. All of you drinkers out there know that smoking and drinking go hand-in-hand. I should have known better.
Anyway, I guess booze is out for me, too. Just thought I'd share that in case anyone feels like a drink tonight. Is this normal or is it just part of my past problems with booze? Anyone...???
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2tone
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/26/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 305
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $55
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56
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Quit Meter
$359,241.75
Amount Saved
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Quit Meter
Days: 9191
Hours: 11
Minutes: 33
Seconds: 44
Life Gained
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Quit Meter
45618
Smoke Free Days
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Quit Meter
684,270
Cigarettes Not Smoked
