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Trying not to beat myself up about it

I slipped up biiig time. I'd forgotten to take my Champix and had too much to drink on Friday night, lit up and have had at least one smoke every day since.
I feel disgusting inside. My chest aches, it feels like an elephant has fallen asleep on my lungs. I'm tired all the time. I have massive headaches. Even though I've not smoked today, brushed my teeth twice, used mouth wash twice and chewed mint gum I can still taste it and it makes me want to vomit. I can't believe I used to put my body through this with 30 smokes a day! Just the thought of lighting up right now makes me gag. Today is a new day. Today I begin again.

Don't beat yourself up about it, learn from it and remember how it made you feel when you smoked. Every experience helps you get closer to your goal. Like you said, today is a new day....good luck!

I have been in your situation a few drinks then you light up. I can say it can be demoralizing but it should really motivate you even more. :) You control the cigarette and it doesn't control you! You can do it!!