Re: Anxiety disappears when I have a glass of wine & a cigarette?
Yeah, and hey, you have to enjoy some pleasures in life. Moderation does seem to be the key :)
To be honest I only don't smoke as I am too much of a worrier about health, and I do miss it. I am not about to give up drinking though. I try to drink socially now too, and i think that's perfectly fine.
I have to watch myself though, i do sometimes go the pub at lunch time with work colleagues if i have had a particularly anxious morning. While it helps for a bit, about 4pm i start to feel quite depressed. So like I say, I am not preaching to anyone
Re: Anxiety disappears when I have a glass of wine & a cigarette?
You are all making perfect sense and I appreciate your replies.
I'm going to give it a serious go from Sunday (I'm setting that date as I have a little social night planned Saturday with my bridesmaids). If I think about it logically I do not want to be smoking on my wedding day...urghh! I can just imagine asking the driver to stop on the way there so I can have a ciggie before we get to the wedding, and the thought of smoking in my dress...God no.
Also, when I quit (with patches) I feel really pleased with myself and strong until the anxiety hits. Have gotta work at keeping it at bay.
As for exercise...yes I love yoga and pilates (when I get chance as I work 12 hour shifts in a hospital) but have got a pinched nerve in my neck at the mo so have been unable to do any form of exercise. I see a physiotherapist tomorrow so should be able to start doing something.
Sam :)
Re: Anxiety disappears when I have a glass of wine & a cigarette?
Trying swimming in the mean time good for building up your fitness while waiting for other injuries to heal and it is also quite relaxing and shouldn't aggrivate your neck too much