Firstly, dear Germain, you will not be banned
for admitting to taking up smoking. At present, it is what works for you.
We will be here however, supportive, when you try to cut down/stop.
Please, no one should feel guilty. We are all trying to do a very taxing, but wothwile task in trying to keep our loved ones 'comfortable'.
Dear Silvergoblin; Many things can help in diversion theraphy, and who knows you may find the answer in an unexpected place.
Having comfort eaten, like Sylvia, and drunk very much more than is good for me or necessary to ease the pain, like so many here TP is still my way of sanity.
(Barraf, I drank just a couple of glasses a night when Lionel was at home. Needed all my faculties to look after him, and you cannot answer the door to the paramedics worse for wear.
Drank so much more after Lionel went into care......I wasn't going anywhere and was lonely......still need some diversion theraphy. It's hard going 'cold turkey'.)
Take care everyone.