Yes, mr moody, the emptiness and utter boredom that tag along behind abstinence are probably the worst for everyone.
Ones mind does then starts to play tricks on yourself....."maybe one wouldn't hurt" or :"a wee sneaky one"..."no one will know". Not only are you dealing with your cold turkey but you may also be facing the challenging aggravation of your own self trying to tempt you back.
Smoking fags, for me, is prob the worst substance to give up. What I found in previous unsuccessful attempts, I would stay clear of anything or anyone who were smoking, I would avoid people and places....trying not to give into my temptations....tut....I still started back.
This time I gave up, whenever I craved for fags, I'd close my eyes and pictured myself smoking - tasting, smelling, all the smoke and its smells and also the smell it made at home and on my clothes. It'll be 1 year on 11th August when my fags were evicted
It helps to keep busy. Do you have people to meet who don't drink....would you consider an AA meeting? Find a great book that will specifically give you encouragement in your plight.
However, if you do not manage it this time, never get too discouraged.....there is a time and place for every event in our lives.
If you ever wanna chat Mr moody on here or by PM, then please feel free. Before I became a drug user I worked in Drug Rehab and was a telephone counsillor for National Drug helpline and National AIDS.....so I have a good ear. It;s important to have people around you, either in person or on-line. Personally I find mine beneficial on line
Here's hoping this posts now
