graysilm
02-14-2007, 05:37 PM
I know it is horrible. My doctor actually suggested that I start smoking again. I am going through a rough time in my life, my girlfriend of three years kicked me out, i am living with my parents again and my anxiety is at an all time high. The doctor wrote me a perscription for Chantix, and I took my first pill today. My quit date is next friday. What does it feel like when the Chantix starts to build up in your system? Do cigarettes taste bad, or are they just not satisfying? I am very curious and looking forward to being smoke free again. I would especially like to thank everyone on here that has given me advice and support, and I sincerely apologize that I did not follow through with your advice, and had a relapse.
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chantypals
02-14-2007, 06:29 PM
Oh, this will help you tremendously....think of it as not only blocking your nicotine receptors, but also releasing some much needed (it sounds) endorphins. Quitting in and of itself might be tough considering your current circumstances, but what a better time to get a little extra to get you through.
I noticed around day 4 that I didn't get the rush of smoking as much and I found myself forgetting to have my smoke. Everyone is a bit different.
You CAN do it!!!!
Beth
I noticed around day 4 that I didn't get the rush of smoking as much and I found myself forgetting to have my smoke. Everyone is a bit different.
You CAN do it!!!!
Beth
SanyBelle
02-14-2007, 07:57 PM
Someone on here said that you are not a failure if you fall 10 times but get up 11... so graysilm, don't worry, just try when you are ready! :angel:
SanyBelle
02-15-2007, 12:12 AM
Yep delighted, it took me about 5 or 6 times to make it this far. One day at a time. :angel:
Memaw649
02-15-2007, 02:04 AM
graysilm,
A lot of time a slip (I'll not call it a relapse until you give up trying for more than a few days) will discourage a person and they just give up trying to quit. I'm so happy you are not one of those people. You are still willing to try the Chantix and become a non smoker. Good For You!!!
I can't tell you what cigarettes taste like after one week on Chantix. I quit on day 8 and never picked another one up.
I'm a firm believer in things happen for a reason. I've seen it happen too many times....when we think something is not going the way we want it to....it turns out to be something that had to happen before we could be truly happy. I've seen this time and time again. I know your heart is breaking right now, but it may be that you needed to get a prespective from a different angle to see what you truly need.
graysilm, you do not owe anyone here an apology. We ALL have had set backs in trying to quit smoking. Everyone here could tell a story of the many times they have tried and failed. Just get up and try again. If you really want to quit, you can make it.
Good Luck to you and keep us informed as to your progress.
Memaw
A lot of time a slip (I'll not call it a relapse until you give up trying for more than a few days) will discourage a person and they just give up trying to quit. I'm so happy you are not one of those people. You are still willing to try the Chantix and become a non smoker. Good For You!!!
I can't tell you what cigarettes taste like after one week on Chantix. I quit on day 8 and never picked another one up.
I'm a firm believer in things happen for a reason. I've seen it happen too many times....when we think something is not going the way we want it to....it turns out to be something that had to happen before we could be truly happy. I've seen this time and time again. I know your heart is breaking right now, but it may be that you needed to get a prespective from a different angle to see what you truly need.
graysilm, you do not owe anyone here an apology. We ALL have had set backs in trying to quit smoking. Everyone here could tell a story of the many times they have tried and failed. Just get up and try again. If you really want to quit, you can make it.
Good Luck to you and keep us informed as to your progress.
Memaw
BiggerMac
02-15-2007, 01:18 PM
I am going through a rough time in my life, my girlfriend of three years kicked me out, i am living with my parents again and my anxiety is at an all time high.
You would probably profit from some professional counseling. If you can't go that route I'd suggest that you get proactive in some other way. Maybe join a health club and concentrate on getting in shape. You might also sign up for a community college course in something you know just a little about, or get involved with some church or community work. If you have any do-it-yourself skills our parents would probably be delighted if you asked for a home-improvement project.
In total, I'd guess that smoking may be the least of your problems. You sound to me like a person who needs to step back, take a good look at your life and get a firm, loving grip on it.
You would probably profit from some professional counseling. If you can't go that route I'd suggest that you get proactive in some other way. Maybe join a health club and concentrate on getting in shape. You might also sign up for a community college course in something you know just a little about, or get involved with some church or community work. If you have any do-it-yourself skills our parents would probably be delighted if you asked for a home-improvement project.
In total, I'd guess that smoking may be the least of your problems. You sound to me like a person who needs to step back, take a good look at your life and get a firm, loving grip on it.
KConnolly
02-15-2007, 05:44 PM
Hey Graysilm,
Sounds like you fell down and picked yourself right back up again. You're going to quit. You're taking the Chantix. You WANT to quit smoking. You've got all the right reasons for wanting to quit, so your head is in the right spot. Currently, you are doing everything right - and we're going to continue to encourage the day-lights out of you, so you can not help but going back to being an ex-smoker real soon. :p
Hey, don't be too hard on yourself. Just stay focused on the positive stuff right now. Memaw is absolutely right. Something very good is going to come out of all this. You're quiting smoking again for YOU because you know you're worth it, you deserve better, and you can do it. So you are already off to a good start.
Hang in there...
Kevin__
Sounds like you fell down and picked yourself right back up again. You're going to quit. You're taking the Chantix. You WANT to quit smoking. You've got all the right reasons for wanting to quit, so your head is in the right spot. Currently, you are doing everything right - and we're going to continue to encourage the day-lights out of you, so you can not help but going back to being an ex-smoker real soon. :p
Hey, don't be too hard on yourself. Just stay focused on the positive stuff right now. Memaw is absolutely right. Something very good is going to come out of all this. You're quiting smoking again for YOU because you know you're worth it, you deserve better, and you can do it. So you are already off to a good start.
Hang in there...
Kevin__
KConnolly
02-15-2007, 06:07 PM
Greysilm,
I wanted to address your question a little better.
I've been on Chantix for a little over a month now. I quit for good 18 days ago - it was just not an option any more. The end... Good bye...
Chantix will help you tremendously with the smoking "Addiction". You will not get the "High" or the "Aahhh..." from smoking any more. It builds up gradually in your system, so the effects of Chantix will become more pronounced the longer you take it. You will start to feel the effects of withdrawal before you actually quit because the Chantix is starving your brain of the nicotene.
Pretty soon, smoking just won't be very interesting anymore. At that point, you are going to have to deal with the "Habit" part of your smoking. That part you have to deal with on your own. However Chantix greatly reduces the "Addiction" factor, so quiting the "Habit" becomes pretty easy. This is why it is important to set a "Quit Date".
Once you quit, you will find it pretty amazing. First off, you're going to be pretty darn proud of yourself. Studies show you will have no more than about six cravings a day. I think I had about eight, but hey, I wasn't really counting. Studies show the cravings actually do not last longer than 15 seconds. With the Chantix, I found they did not last any longer then three seconds.
Hopes this gives you some idea of what to expect... Best of luck to you - We're rooting for you!
Kevin__
I wanted to address your question a little better.
I've been on Chantix for a little over a month now. I quit for good 18 days ago - it was just not an option any more. The end... Good bye...
Chantix will help you tremendously with the smoking "Addiction". You will not get the "High" or the "Aahhh..." from smoking any more. It builds up gradually in your system, so the effects of Chantix will become more pronounced the longer you take it. You will start to feel the effects of withdrawal before you actually quit because the Chantix is starving your brain of the nicotene.
Pretty soon, smoking just won't be very interesting anymore. At that point, you are going to have to deal with the "Habit" part of your smoking. That part you have to deal with on your own. However Chantix greatly reduces the "Addiction" factor, so quiting the "Habit" becomes pretty easy. This is why it is important to set a "Quit Date".
Once you quit, you will find it pretty amazing. First off, you're going to be pretty darn proud of yourself. Studies show you will have no more than about six cravings a day. I think I had about eight, but hey, I wasn't really counting. Studies show the cravings actually do not last longer than 15 seconds. With the Chantix, I found they did not last any longer then three seconds.
Hopes this gives you some idea of what to expect... Best of luck to you - We're rooting for you!
Kevin__