For me the two are closely related, I smoke a hell of a lot more when
drinking.

I agree with the positive approach whereby you feel that you are not giving
up something, but more like convincing yourself that 'I don't want to
smoke/drink anymore'. The problem is I love it. Although, I can see why
people thing that smokers and drinkers are just nuts and I agree!

I don't need a cigarette when on the phone, but I love spicy foods. Just
out of interest, why did you mention spicy foods?


"Ward Abbott" > wrote in message
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> On Sun, 6 Nov 2005 21:19:01 -0000, "Arnold" > wrote:
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> CHOOSE ONE addiction at a time. No one can do both at the same time.
> My personal formula was to say, "I choose not to smoke". I didn't
> deprive myself of anything.
>
> You need to put this in the positive instead of saying....I can't have
> a cigarette.
>
> A little helper...no pepper, no spicy foods and change your behavior.
> If you always had to have a cigarette while talking on the
> phone....then it is time to go for a "healthy" walk.
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