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Originally Posted by intecel
I had quit for 5 months since I started this thread, but started again once me and my girlfriend broke up. I was pretty stressed over the whole situation and fell into the smoke trap again...
So, now it's been about 3 months and I'm ready to quit again. I've started Chantix again today, looking forward to saving some money next week!
My dad's ex-wife used Chantix and was smoke free for about 4 months...
I can't believe how well this stuff works...
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Just keep in mind that Chantix IS a replacement therapy just like the gum and patches. Chantix blocks the nicotine receptor from accepting nicotine (making cigarettes unenjoyable), but it also stimulates the nicotine receptor causing it to release dopamine just as real nicotine does. That's why you'll hear people talk about "weaning off" Chantix by reversing the start-up week (1/1/1/1/.5/.5/.5).
However Chantix shouldn't be dismissed. It's a powerful aid to breaking the actual physical habits of lighter play and cigarette tossing. It also evens out the withdrawal cycle by leveling the dopamine release over the entire day, rather than every 45mins to 1 hour that a cigarette does. Plus it's worth taking simply for the VIVID dreams alone
Just be cognizant of what the Chantix is doing for you and what it's not doing for you. Chantix isn't quitting smoking for you... you're quitting. I've read forums where people have been on Chantix for a year straight or more. What's that accomplishing and why would you want a constant reminder that you're STILL in the quitting phase.
Why not just quit and be done with all of the nonsense... every bit of it.
Even if you don't want to quit. Even if you're still smoking now. Even if you've just quit: read Allen Carr's "EASYWAY" book. He's incredible and it's not cliche and broken like the title sounds (EASYWAY blah.. sounds gimmicky)... but it's not. It's the SINGLE best thing anyone can do for themselves.... for ANY addiction really.
PM me if you can't find his book for download.
-elo