blaquelung

I am on day 9 of Chantix, and today was my quit date. I made it till noon, and bought a pack during my lunch break. It was nasty and not at all gratifying, but I just went out and had another at 2:45. Same effect. Am I doing this wrong? I hate Smoking. I started very young (around 5 or 6) and I want desperately to stop. Any help would be appreciated. Please do not nag me, I am doing a great job of that myself.

FlatLand Flyer

My wife tried Chantrix, but she could not sleep well at all. She said she would have really weird dreams, so she stopped taking it. She continues to smoke. Glad to see that you don't seem to have side effect.

All I can really say is that if the smoke is not gratifying and tastes horrible, remind yourself of that before you get the urge to smoke. Also, don't buy any cigarettes. Much easier to not smoke if you don't have any.

intecel

Here is what worked for me on Chantix... Stick pretzels.. Buy a huge bag of them and just eat a handful every now and then. It really helped me with the urges...

n0nsensical

I think that's pretty much the idea. You might keep smoking but without the pleasurable effect and eventually your brain figures out that it doesn't like cigarettes anymore and you stop smoking them. Its not like flipping a switch, its a process. Give it a couple of weeks.

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jewels

Pot calling the kettle black, but nonetheless I shall preach

Here's my take.

The Chantix is really amazing. I did it for three months but managed to miss a dose here and there. I went from about 2-1/2 packs to less than one pack a day within a few days of beginning. It makes the taste less than pleasurable, so I'd find myself putting out cigarettes after I'd had just a puff or two.

But being the stubborn fool I'm entitled to be, I wouldn't give up those last few. My script (3 months) ran out about 3 weeks ago. Naturally, after a day or two, my habit is back up to almost two packs right about now.

I finally decided to ask my MD if he would be willing to call in another month or two. I just picked them up last night and (forgot to bring with me so) I plan to begin tonight.

I've probably mentioned this before, but I will preach this one 'til the end. I have this book and will reread it Thursday or Friday while on vacation.



When I initially heard about this book on the high recommendation of a well-respected friend, I knew it had to be good. Anyway, the book tells you to keep smoking, but I found myself excited to actually put that final cigarette out before I finished the book. (I did restart within a week of quitting via the book alone, but that's a whole 'nother story.)

Anyway, my intention is to combine the Chantix with the book once I've got a few days of it in me. This will have me well-armed as I also have the additional motivation. This spring break includes the somewhat exciting task of finding me and the girls a HOUSE! So that (ahem) cigarette money, the book and the Chantix will just have to do it.

My suggestion would be: stick with the Chantix. Amazon and most libraries and bookstores carry the book. Do 'em both. I think they'll reinforce well.

And it's not luck. It's making the choice to do what you want. I can do this. We can do this.

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intecel

Both times I quit with chantix, I used it for 3 weeks total... i made sure there weren't any cigs around me, and I stayed away from anyone that smoked for the 2 weeks where i quit. The mini pretzel sticks were my saving grace both times.

The first time I quit, I was off smoking for 8 months, girlfriend cheated on me, and someone offered me a cig to calm me down, which started me back up... then 3 months later, i quit again for 3 months, then went to vegas, lost $800 in the first night and went to my room with a 12 pk of beer and a pack of cigs... I'm about to "quit" again now that my life is more in order.