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Nosmo King

02-26-2007, 09:06 PM

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Memaw649

02-27-2007, 03:12 AM

What do you do after you kick the habit with Chantix? I have sampled most of the treads related to this drug but only find a little info on quitting Chantix. Looks like over half of users are having success for several weeks or even a few months. We all have some side effects but they don't stop most. Many fade of go away. Seems like virtually everyone who stay on Chantix for two months or more does lose the desire to smoke, at least while on the medication. After quitting many seem to have big problems, almost like a delayed withdrawal from nicotine.

So, if there are any double quitters out there (cigs and Chantix), I would love to have your experience and also any hints at how to best quit the drug. How long do you take it? Do you reduce the dose or quit cold turkey? Let's figure out how and when to know we are cured. Anyone out there who can help?

Nosmo King
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Hi neighbor!!:wave:
Welcome to the boards!! This is a great place.
I have been quit smoking for 6 months 1 week and 5 days. I used the Chantix for 12 weeks. I had my last cigarette on August 14, 2006. How long have you been quit? How long have you been on the Chantix?

You ask about getting off the Chantix. My doctor had me to do this:
The last 4 days supply (8 pills) were split in half.
For 5 days I took 1/2 pill in the morning and 1/2 pill in the evening. (5 pills)
For 6 days I took 1/2 pill in the morning. (3 pills)

I had no trouble. I did not want to smoke when I got off the Chantix. It was no different than when I was on it. I still get what I call mini urges. They last for just a milli-second and then poof, they're gone.

If anyone else has completed their 12 weeks, please post how you got off. I'm curious to know how other people did it.

Memaw:wave:

True Brit

02-27-2007, 11:41 AM

Nosmo King
You asked about what happened when I forgot my Chantix. At 4am I awoke from a horrific nightmare and felt a sort of high anxiety. The next day I had waves of black depression that were much worse than you would expect from nicotine withdrawal. I am normally not a depressive type of person and I found it really scary. It's possible that it wasn't caused by lack of Chantix but it hasn't happened since.

I am now worrying about withdrawal too much I am sure but 2 days ago I cut off a third of a tab (not easy) I can tell the difference and I feel a bit down but it's not terrible. On 12th March I plan to take half tabs. If that works out I will take just the am dose from the 19th until the 26th of March and then finish:confused:

Trish M&M

03-01-2007, 07:47 PM

Hi Nosmo Smoke: I've got 2 months and a week to go before I start thinking about coming off Chantix, but I have concerns about it. I read something on another Board today that sounds like something I might try. This person stayed on Chantix for 4 months. During that 4th month, he started taking one a day for 2 weeks then reduced it to 1/2 a pill until he was finished up. Said he didn't have any Chantix "withdrawal", etc. Meemaw did something long those same lines, but she didn't continue the treatment for a 4th month. I just gotta think that tapering is better than abruptly stopping. I hope you'll continue to post to let us know how coming off the rx goes for you.

Best of Luck!!

chantypals

03-01-2007, 08:24 PM

Well I took chantix for about 100 days and then tapered myself down to none over the course of a month. I have been smokefree for almost 6 months and chantix free for almost two months.

I was fine in the beginning, but have noticed a change in my "happy" attitude, but it could be a combination of many, many things - not sure at this point.

Hope this helps.

:) Beth

Trish M&M

03-01-2007, 09:27 PM

Hi Beth: Thanks so much for your reply. If you don't mind my asking, would you go into a little more detail about the loss of the happy mood? How about cravings and urges to smoke....any of that? Are you comfortable being without Chantix and being "on your own" so to speak?

I'm sooooooooooooooooo envious of you....100 DAYS!!!! F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C!!

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Skimmer

03-01-2007, 10:00 PM

Yeah I'm envious too! And I don't want my Happy Feeling to go away! :eek: And I can't wait to say 6 months! or 100 days! Tomorrow will be my Day 7. :blob_fire

SanyBelle

03-02-2007, 07:01 PM

Welcome Nosmo King!! Congrats on the quit! :blob_fire How long do you have? Keep coming back and let us know how you are doing!!

ShyDi

03-04-2007, 12:56 PM

SanyBelle

03-04-2007, 04:28 PM

Greetings,

I have been on Chantix for two months and am just amaized at how much it has helped me to quit. Welcome to the HealthBoards and the Quitter's Club ShyDi! Congratulations on quitting smoking! :blob_fire :blob_fire Stay around for a lot of help when you are ready to go off the Chantix (I didn't use it but many people here did).

Come back often and let us know how you are doing! :angel:

DeadFish

03-04-2007, 11:29 PM

My sympathy for your creepy crawly experience. On PBS last week it was announced that smoking is more addictive than the hard core drugs....cocaine etc.. I believe it...

Welcome ShyDi!
I was thinking on your quote, and I have no doubt about the truth of it.
How many addicts of the hard-core drugs could run down to the corner store almost anywhere for another fix? And how many were able to use their drug-of-choice 20-40 or more times a day, in plain sight for most of their adult lives?
Most of us that started as (ahem!) 'young adults' have about every darned thing we have done AS adults linked in some way, before, after and during with smoking.
If I can quit this 'dumb habit' with tobacco, I'm not going to be afraid of giving up Chantix, comes the time I think I can do it.
But if I have problems getting off the Chantix, I know I can come back here and get help from others who've done it. This is the best tool I've tried for beating my habit; it sure has made it better having such great company on the same 'ride'!

Best Regards,
DeadFish

Memaw649

03-05-2007, 01:12 AM

Greetings,

I have been on Chantix for two months and am just amaized at how much it has
helped me to quit. I am going to take the pill for another 3 months. But I am
really scared to get off of it. I am thinking that I will get withdrawl symptoms
the same as if I had not taken the drug at all. I reallize that this is not a total
miracle drug and that I need to work at quiting as well. But taking Chantix has
helped so much that it has become like a security blanket that is hard for me to think about giving up.

I am scared.....I don't want to go back to smoking but if I have cravings like before I question whether I will have the strength to survive them without smoking.

Hi ShyDi!! and Welcome to you!!:wave:
Congratulations on becoming a quitter. Two months is fantastic!!! Way to go!

I have been quit smoking for over 6 months now. I used Chantix. I have posted here before how I got off the Chantix. Let me know if you want to know how I did it. I have had no problems what so ever since I got off it. It was as if I was still taking it. I can't tell the difference. No sudden cravings that I feel that I have GOT to have a cigarette NOW. All the withdrawals happened while I was on the Chantix. If I ever do feel like I might be tempted to go back to smoking (but I know I won't do that!) I'll call my doctor and ask for some more Chantix! I did not know what to expect when I got off the Chantix. No one that I could find had taken it. My pharmacist couldn't help me either. The drug was just too new. I was soooooooo surprised when I did quit taking it and found that nothing drastic happened. YIPEE!! You're gonna be okay when it is time to get off the drug.
Keep posting and let us know how you are doing!!

Memaw:wave:

Trish M&M

03-05-2007, 01:30 PM

True Brit

03-05-2007, 02:04 PM

I was in agreement w/ Rob until I read TrueBrit's response. So...who know?!? My "quit" has been sooooooooooooo easy. Yes, some side effects like everyone else has had, but the urges, etc., were easily manageable. (I had a few days last week that weren't quite as easy, but I'm much better now.) I remember a posting I made early on saying that this "magic" pill was incredible and it seemed almost too easy. I've got two months to go on Chantix and I'm terrified about stopping. I'm so afraid that the addiction is just gonna rear it's ugly head in full force. I know what others have said (like Meemaw) that she got urges and still gets them, but I'm just worried that it's gonna be like I was never on Chantix. Oh well....maybe I just need something to worry about.

I've pretty much made up my mind that I'm gonna stay on it 4 months and taper off during that 4th month. It might not make one whit of difference -- just stopping or tapering -- but I think it's gonna make me feel better.

True Brit: I hope you're successful in stopping the rx. I want to hear EVERY detail of what it's like. :) How much longer before you stop the med?

Hi Trish
Of course I will post all details. Two weeks ago I cut one third of each pill and the only side effect was depression for a couple of days. Cravings were not significantly different except for on one day last weekend for some reason. By the end of next week I should be down to half dose. I have enough meds to last 4 weeks of that or longer if I feel the need to halve them again at the end. My local health shop recommended a product called Serotone 5HP to take at night to deal with depression. You can read about it on the net. I have used it 3 nights and I feel noticably generally happier. It really works for me. I am hoping it will negate any depression because it acts on serotone receptors but does not have side effects of anti depressant drugs. It also makes you sleep like a log which is why you take it only at night. Oddly I don't worry about cravings too much as we are frequently told that a craving is subconsious or because of habit so after 3 months logic would suggest that coming off Chantix won't be like quitting smoking over again because we have already overcome the worst. Anyway I am getting boring but I promise to open a new thread when I start the half pills.
Keep up the good work and perhaps we should heed Memaws advice and not "borrow" problems

KConnolly

03-05-2007, 07:42 PM

TrueBrit, I did not find your description boring in the least. It makes sense the Chantix would affect everyone differently to varying degrees. Thanks for sharing the information about Serotone 5HP. I have a health food store nearby me and will look into this. I really think your gradual withdrawal from Chantix combined with the Serotone 5HP is the best approach in your case. Please check back often and let us know how you're doing TrueBrit. You sure have been a real inspiration to all of us. Big pat on the back to you!!!

Thanks!!!

Kevin__

Skimmer

03-05-2007, 07:58 PM

Truebrit - we are all anxious to hear, because we will have to face that road sooner or later, coming off the Chantix. I find that I am forgetting to take mine, and my husband just took one of his yesterday. I don't eat breakfast, so I was taking at lunch and then at night - after dinner. Well lunch was late a couple of days and it was like 2:00 before I took my pill. I'm thinking I might just need one pill a day - I was a fairly light smoker anyways. And I'm not sleeping all that great - woke up at 3:00 last night and couldn't go back to sleep. :(:yawn:

KConnolly

03-05-2007, 08:04 PM

TrueBrit, I think I found what you were recommending in an earlier post. You can actually purchase it over the internet. It is an over-the-counter homeopathic. A description follows:

Higher Nature Serotone 5HTP 100mg 30 capsules

Our mood is governed by body chemicals called neurotransmitters, and what we eat may be influencing how we feel. When our body produces enough of the neurotransmitter serotonin, for example, we feel calm and unbothered, and we sleep well; digestion is improved too, and appetite is reduced - perhaps because we're not anxious. Our body makes serotonin from the amino acid tryptophan, which we get from fish, turkey, chicken, cheese, beans, tofu, oats and eggs. We can also make serotonin from a natural amino called 5HTP, as a supplement, which is best taken at night.

Recommended Dosage

Take one tablet daily, preferably with an evening meal or a carbohydrate snack. Children over 8 years old should take no more than ½ tablet a day.
Adult maximum dosage no more than 3 tablets a day or as your health
professional advises.

True Brit

03-06-2007, 04:14 AM

Memaw649

03-06-2007, 04:53 AM

WE ALL DESERVE A PAT ON THE BACK EVERY DAY WE DON'T SMOKE.

TEN WEEKS TODAY- YIPEEEEE

True Brit,
Congratulations on being smokefree for 10 weeks. :blob_fire :blob_fire

Way to go!! I'm so proud of you. :angel: You have done really well in your quit. And thank you for helping out all the other quitters!! You are an inspiration to everyone here.

Memaw:wave:

mangojunky

03-06-2007, 06:58 AM

TrueBrit - congrats on 10 weeks!!!! :blob_fire

Skimmer - I know exactly what you are going through - I was a light smoker too, so I cut back to 1 mg/day - I got a pill cutter and take 1/2 in am and 1/2 in pm - that helped me sleep almost through the night. Hang in there!

deb
2 weeks smoke free! :D

True Brit

03-06-2007, 12:42 PM

One day, one week, two weeks, ten weeks, six months, ten months. We are all here and I think each and every one of us still has something valuable to give or to take on this board. THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP AND SUPPORT:wave:

jguthrie20151

10-21-2007, 11:37 PM

Today is my 3 month mark. I was on Chantix for 2 months of it. I hate to say that the last month has been total hell. Not from wanting to smoke. That habit is gone. But from the Chantix withdrawal.

The hell includes anxiety, irritability, confusion, fogginess, etc. It is to the point that I am starting to explode with a temper at some of the stupidest things. Things that I would laugh off now send me into a torrent.

I believe it is Chantix withdrawal because I had about a half a dozen pills left over from when I forgot to take them. I have been back on them for 2 days now and already notice a major difference. My 'good mood' is back and I am able to laugh at life again.

Keep in mind, I believe I was the first experience my doc had with the stuff. I told him I was concerned about coming off of it. I learned about Serotonin, Norepinephrine, and Dopamine when I was going through a substance abuse program. (Addiction tends to be greater in those of use where these chemicals are out of balance.) He said to go ahead and quit the Chantix cold turkey.

Tomorrow I am getting my prescription refilled for at least another month. I want to get myself back under control and 'balanced'. Some of your slower methods sound like they are worth a try. I hate the thought of having to be on Wellbutrin or Cymbalta for the rest of my life.

I don't want to scare anyone away from the Chantix. I just want to give a heads up on quitting it cold turkey. While on it I was loving life. I barely had the urge to smoke. I couldn't believe it could be soooo easy. I was happy. Started going to the gym. My wife loves the way I smell now. I'm not having to duck out from my family for a smoke anymore. Most of all, I am my son's hero.

Thanks for the tips. I'll let you know how it goes.

KConnolly

10-25-2007, 06:05 PM

Hi JGuthrie,

Sorry to hear you had such a rough time. I had a similar experience myself and did just as you had. I then went through a very slow ween off of Chantix where I cut back to 1/2 tablet a day, then 1/2 tablet every other day, then 1/2 tablet every third day, etc.. At one point I was only taking 1/2 tab on Saturday night before I went out in case I ran into any smokers. The whole ween took about 6 - 8 weeks for me, but I was pretty comfortable the whole time. It REALLY did the trick for me and others who had this experience. Chantix is not addictive so this presented no issues. My doctor had no problem with this. I have heard from several other people who had this same experience over the past year. For some people, the dopamine levels just take longer to stabilize.

Rest assured you are not alone...

Don't be discouraged - you'll get there soon enough. I just got tired of the "Chantix fog" and got tired of taking the medicine all the time. Funny - I still have a little dish with 1/2 tablets on the kitchen counter. Still have a box of Chantix in my kitchen cabinet. Haven't touched either in months.

Sounds like you are doing absolutely fantastic on your quit. You should be awfully proud. Congratulations to you and keep up the good work!!!

Kevin__

Smober for eiight months, three weeks, five days, 16 hours, 4 minutes and 0 seconds. 12135 cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,729.98. Life saved: 6 weeks, 3 hours, 15 minutes.

soul flame

03-21-2008, 04:22 PM

I wish I had thought about what it might mean to withdraw from Chantix before I took it. I only took it for four weeks and it has been a week since I stopped taking it. I'm not smoking -- that's a good thing, but it hasn't been because I'm not craving cigarettes. It's will power now, but I have all kinds of weird side effects since stopping Chantix that are worse than the side effects while taking it. Vivid nightmares, sleep interruptions, anxiety, edginess, teary-eyed, angry, impatient, this numbness in my lips, bloatedness, insatiable hunger, first I'm burning hot and then I can't warm up (no, I don't have a fever). All of these things are not things I generally have problems with. I finally decided to call my doctor today, but of course the office is closed because it is Good Friday. Any advice to help with the symptoms until I can get to the doctor on Monday?

jameson76

03-23-2008, 04:48 PM

Dear soul flame,

If it's only been 4 weeks since you quit smoking youre probably still feeling the side affects of nic withdrawl, not from the meds. I felt pretty confident I had beat the smoking craving also after about three weeks but decided to stay on chantix after learning from others that stopped the meds out of confidence and then eventually relapsing. Have you thought about weaning off the chantix gradually to help with the withdrawl symptoms? As far as dealing with the side effects I would suggest stocking up on HEALTHY snacks like sunflower seeds or carrot sticks to satisfy that oral fix. The sunflower seeds or unshelled nuts are great because they really give you something to busy yourself with. As far as the anger and moodiness go, You really just have to remind yourself ALL THE TIME that the reason you feel this way is from the withdrawl, and warn your friends and loved ones that you are most likely going to be a nasty m!@#er on occasion and please be understanding. I hope this helps...

StenoLady1

03-24-2008, 10:27 AM

Soulflame, you are not alone. Many, many people have gone through Chantix withdrawal. We can't give other websites here, but there are actually very large online support groups to deal just with Chantix withdrawal.

Please speak with your physician -- hopefully he or she is one who will listen, research this problem and be able to help you. A lot of people have had to go back on small doses of Chantix and slowly wean themselves off using even smaller doses.

boatguy18

03-26-2008, 02:14 AM

boatguy18

03-26-2008, 02:33 AM

First time I've ever done something like this, but feel compelled to let everyone know of my experience with Chantix. Been smoking for 20 years and have tried everything to quit: patch, gum, zyban, I've tried it all with no success. I gave Chantix a try and I have to tell you, even though most of you may already know, the first week was wild. After I smoked for a week while taking it, I expected to have the typical jerk personality the next day. However, to my amazement, I did not even think about a cigartette until around 3 in the afternoon the day I actually stopped smoking. And that only occured after I walked past a guy who was smoking. The next two months there was no physical or mental desire or urge for a cigarette. I kept thinking I should have one, but it never happened. I was on it for two months and got my third and last month perscription filled. I started to stop taking it. That is when I first started to experience some very strange side effects. The longer I stopped, the worse it got. I do not want to scare anyone off, however, ppl like me who think it is the wonder drug (and I do believe it is for quitting smoking) need to be prepared. The evenings trying to sleep are hell. I find myself lying in bed and my brain won't stop. I almost fall asleep, then the easiest thought suddenly becomes the most intense moment of the day. And it simply gets worse as the evening goes on. Heavy breathing, high anxiety to a close to a near panic sensation over the normally silliest thoughts. Example being in the past two nights, I've had three hours of sleep. I quit smoking two months ago with NO issues or cravings. I quit Chantix one week ago and while it has not been easy at all, it is easier than the whole cold turkey non smoking process. I've done alot of research of this stuff recently and while it is different for everyone, it is definately not easy in the end. But considering the side effects from ppl Ive seen with a life long and life ending smoking habit, I still believe the anxiety effects from Chantix are worth it. But be prepared, it's not over until the after effects of Chantix are finished and Im not there yet.

imjensmom

03-26-2008, 03:21 PM

Boatguy, how awful for you! When you quit the Chantix did you do it all at once or cut back until you didn't take it any longer? It's working so well for me, I've been taking it for 5 weeks and haven't had a cig in 30 days with very few cravings. I'm wondering if I should start maybe taking 1/2 a dose twice a day for a while then cut down again from there to avoid what you've gone through. When I quit smoking using nic patches (15 years ago), I experienced much of the same thing that you've experienced but it was all day and night. I can't do it again, I won't survive the anxiety. Have you seen your Doctor to see if maybe there's something they can give you to relieve your night time anxiety and help you sleep?

30 days down, 3000000000000 more to go.

Shirley55

03-26-2008, 08:13 PM

I too had issues with Chantix while taking it and coming off of it. I experienced Depression, sleeplessness, hot flashes, cold chills, Bloating, insatiable hunger and hence weight gain. But Chantix still helped me quit cigarettes and for that I am grateful. I smoked for 37 years. It has now been 3 months and 2 days since my last cigarette and I feel better and better everyday. Except for the weight gain. I need to regain my will power when it comes to diet and exercise. So hang in there. There is life after cigarettes. :)

jem6600

04-21-2008, 06:27 PM

I just quit chantix this week (day 3.) I have successfully quit smoking and I have slowly weaned myself from the full dosage to half dosage with no side effects.

Today, I have an incredible high level of anxiety, I have not been able to sleep the last few nights and I itch all over. None of these symptoms are normal for me. I called my doctor and he advised to keep taking the chantix (I still had some.)

This is just a word of caution to others out there. Yes it will help you quit but I had no idea that I would have to go through this to get off of the drug! I wish I would have had more information when it was prescribed....I'm happy that I don't smoke but this stuff is bad too.

jczysz

04-23-2008, 02:20 PM

Nosmo King,

I am wondering the same things as you are. I had been on Chantix for 8 weeks. I smoked regularly through week 3 and then tapered down to one a day until 15 days ago.....went smoke free. Yipeee!!! While on a short weekend trip 4/12-4/14 I had skipped the evening dose and went to only one a day. Feeling great, I did not take anything the next two days. By the 3rd day of no Chantix I was a mess. Constant nausea, felt like crying all day at anything and everything, felt anxious & nervous, and did not want to get out of bed at all.

After doing some research on the web, I found these boards and others talking about withdrawal symptoms from Chantix. I immediately took one pill in the afternoon and by the next morning I felt wonderful again. I was my old self again, happy and humming all day.

I decided to follow what some others had done by weaning myself. I did 3 days of one pill in the afternoon, then 3 days of 1/2 a.m., 1/2 p.m. Today I am going to try just 1/2 a.m. dose and see what happens. I am really tired of feeling crappy and trying to hide it from my husband and kids.

All I can say is...............what's next? Will I ever feel "right" again? I feel like a completely different person than I was "pre-Chantix". Perhaps this is a combination of nicotine withdrawal as I am only on my 15th day of NO nicotine in my system at all. I find it hard to even feel happy and proud about my quit because I feel so depressed and weepy all the time.

Any thoughts out there or people that feel the same way and just need to talk about it??

imjensmom

04-23-2008, 04:19 PM

I'm slowing cutting down on the Chantix (take 1/2 pill 3 times a day) andI haven't felt what you're feeling but I will say this. When I quit the first time 15 years ago (didn't smoke for 7 years) I did it using the nic patch. I was depressed, cried alot and was sick to my stomach and this went on for 3 months. I still don't know how I did it, I felt like I was hanging on by my fingernails most of the time. I'm wondering how much of what you're feeling is the Chantix or is it from not smoking? Or both maybe? I think the body (and mind) goes into shock when we quit and there are huge changes in our systems. I don't think there has been any studies done that have outlined the changes that occur.

bodomid

04-25-2008, 02:25 PM

I guess this is more a question than a post! I have been on the Chantix for 2 weeks and I still want to smoke! I smoke around 4 a day instead of 20 but I am having mood issues and also I hate to smoke and when I do it make me feel worse but the urges are still strong! HELP!!!

SnoboarderTPOH

05-20-2008, 07:25 AM

couple weeks of hot flashes, anxiety, chills, bloating, sleepless nights.... VERSUS.. Lung Cancer, Emphyzema... and dying on a Respirator. Your pick I suppose?

:)

karbear1

05-21-2008, 06:25 PM

I have been smoke free 4 months now. Been off Chantix 1 month. I am now starting to either feel really down or ready to take someones head off. At first I had no problem sleeping but now again ( I had insomnia when I first went on) I cant fall asleep. Once I am asleep I am good . I guess it will all be worth it when I am back to normal and still smoke free!!!!!

ibncak

05-27-2008, 08:08 PM

My friend found this thread and I'm so relieved to have others that are experiencing the same things! I used Chantix to quit and have been smoke free for 14 weeks and off the Chantix for two. But since getting off it's almost like starting all over again. I didn't realize that its better to wein but rather just stopped when I forgot to take it one day. I got through the first day fine and thought I was home free until the next day and each day since has seemed to be worse. Now that it's been two weeks, I guess I should just stick it out and hope the symptoms get better soon. I'm depressed and putting on weight (which is why I went back to smoking 15 years ago when I quit) having sleep issues and hot flashes again. These all seem to be the same things I went through 15 years ago when I quit cold turkey so do you think the pill just delays the withdrawal until you stop taking it? I have to say it sure made it easier in the beginning to stop. Its also hard to learn to live smoke free when 90% of the years you are alive, you have smoked. I just want this anxiety and depression to go away so that I can enjoy being smoke free.

MRRCHANTIX

06-03-2008, 02:51 PM

Hello All! My name is Kayla and I am on day 5 of Chantix. Just thought I'd share some of my experiences. Immediately after taking day 1, I started to notice that my cigarettes (Misty Menthol Lights 120's) tasted like someone dipped them in toilet water, then dried them out in the sun, THEN I smoked it. HORRIBLE. Or, they tasted like they sat in my glove box for a year, then I decided to smoke them. To me, this is a good thing! LOL. Also, I noticed the first night that I started Chantix I had vivid dreams. I still dream everynight, but they are the kind of dreams that you remember when you wake up, and even think about again throughout the day. That's ok, I'll take it. I'm a little moody, but I figure it's because I know I'm going to quit smoking. Nobody is ever prepared to focus on their "new" life of being smoke free when a good majority of your life, you haven't.

On the positive side, my first "ah ha" moment was the night before last, (I'm still in week one, so I'm still smoking), I noticed that I smoked the remaining cigarettes (only had 3 left) but the cool thing is, I noticed the next morning. I woke up and around 10am went to have a cigarette and realized I let myself run out the night before. That has NEVER happened! Also, I only have 5 cigarettes left in the pack I'm smoking now, and I haven't had the urge to go buy another pack just in case this one runs out while I'm at work. Just some of the things I've noticed so far. :)

Thought I'd share, hope everyone has success, as well as myself! I'm so ready to be done, I don't enjoy smoking anymore!

karbear1

06-03-2008, 04:38 PM

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