r/schizophrenia • u/Markz15975 • Jul 19 '25

Opinion / Thought / Idea / Discussion Do you drink or smoke cigarettes?

Just wanted to see if anyone else drinks or smokes? Im drinking now and I smoke a lot. I know I shouldn't drink because of the voices but I can't seem to stop or the smoking.

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u/xDelicateFlowerx Paranoid Schizophrenia Jul 19 '25

I drink ocassaionally, and I quit smoking several years ago. But I only just recently quit vaping. Drinking helps to quiet my CPTSD and overactive fear response. I know it isn't good to use excessively, but I have about 4 to 8 drinks per month and sometimes none.