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Why do i smoke?

Ironically i had quit just fine for about 1 week with no problem it seemed. But then i was on vacation and not in my usual routines at home. My life is pretty stressful dealing with mentally ill husband and two todlers. I have OCD and anxiety issues myself. But why is it that i wanted to light back up right when i got back to my comfort zone? for me i guess it is a deeply ingrained routine and the the cigs are part of that. Then there is my trigger situations-- when the kids are screaming over something ( i light up outside of course), or when hubby has a dramatic issue, or when i am bored briefly, finish a project, first thing in morning and last thing in evening when everything is quiet. Those are the big ones. I see that i am using cigs as a crutch and as a reward. I use them to fill spaces in the day. I use them to escape anxiety from outside influences. i use them to reward myself for a long day or a job done. I have tons of hobbies and so that is not an issue but i need to learn to find a new reward and a new thing to do when i need that brief escape. I think if i can discover those 2 things then i can start again and this time be successful

Good on you for sharing your story with such clarity about the routines you have around smoking.
I am the same and you have helped me become aware of this behaviour in me. Thank you :) Stay strong one day at a time.

Good on you for sharing your story with such clarity about the routines you have around smoking.
I am the same and you have helped me become aware of this behaviour in me. Thank you :) Stay strong one day at a time.

Good on you for sharing your story with such clarity about the routines you have around smoking.
I am the same and you have helped me become aware of this behaviour in me. Thank you :) Stay strong one day at a time.