Depression/traumas/sinning

[Paddington]

Mr. X has traumas and is sensitive to them.
Some are his fault.
He wants to pray about them.
But, he continues to smoke cigarettes and is somewhat slothful. He doesn't know if he can stop.
Can he pray about stuff and other stuff at the same time that he is unresolved on repenting?
Mr. X isn't too confident that he would avoid some other sins, but isn't planning on doing them.
Are there two different answers if Mr. X is Catholic or non-Catholic?

Thanks.

Edited June 26, 2008 by Paddington

[Theoketos]

Prayer is always good, so is partial contrition. I will pray for you!