"Arnold" > wrote

> 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'.

I'm reminded of that no smoking commercial where the woman goes on
about how she used to worry, did I have enough cigarettes for the night,
do I have enough matches, do I have to get more before I go to work ...
on some level any addiction is pretty much a pain in the ass. Look at it
like, why am I doing this, forget this small shit.

For whatever reason you are quitting, worry about that more than having
a beer or a smoke, but give yourself time to get over the withdrawal. I
don't think I have to tell you, don't have booze or cigarettes in the house,
and stay away from it as much as you can, I know it's hard to avoid
other people who smoke or places where drinking is going on.

Best of luck to you, and think of it the right way, and not like you are
losing something. You're gaining something, if only pride that you did it.

nancy