To smoke or not to smoke?

[Ebon]

Originally Posted by Softhearted

I feel very bad about myself....

After quitting smoking 7 years ago, I picked up this bad habit again last week!

It was either that or totally breaking down.... I've been battling with major depression for years now, and I do know, this fall was the worst one in a long time! In my case it is either eat my way to death or smoke...

Of course, a lot of people around me, told me to go exercise it is good for deal with depression etc. bla bla bla...which I know, but they don't get that when you are really down, you don't feel to do anything espacially exercise... for fuck sake I even have problems getting out bed!

In anyway, thank you for listening, I guess I needed to vent off!

Soft

I definitely understand this. I used to smoke, started when I was 20. I also struggled with depression. They kind of went hand and hand for me. It's hard as hell to quit unless you're ready. I promise you when you are ready you won't even want a cigarette. But trying to do it when you are not ready is just setting yourself up to fail. This is all in my experience.

Don't be so hard on yourself if you don't quit just keep on trying. Remember the only person that can change you or how you feel is you. You should start with baby steps. Make yourself get out of bed even if it's just to go for a walk, make yourself go for a walk etc... Eventually you will want to do these things because the Universe presents opportunities based on your mindset. It's hard to flip yourself into the mindset(breaking habits) but it can be done. I know because I did it. When I started exercising I was a smoker but my body stopped wanting cigarettes and food that was unhealthy for it. I also stopped drinking and I feel so much better. Your body will thank you. Also remember nobody is happy everyday so don't be hard on yourself if you have a day that you are sad. Shit happens.

Good Luck on Your Journey