Trish M&M
03-04-2007, 05:28 PM
Hi All: From what I can tell, all the posters are doing well w/ their commitment to be non-smokers. That's wonderful!!
I'm on my 29th day of Chantix and my 22nd day of being a non-smoker!! I'm really proud of myself. I had done so well -- the urges had been minimal and were so easily controlled. However, since I started back exercising last week (after having been away for 6 weeks due to an injury), the urges to smoke have turned into down right cravings. I don't understand why - after all this time of being on the rx - this has started. I have absolutely no idea if there's any correlation between exercising and craving -- it's just that's when I started noticing it. Things seem better today. Maybe this sorta thing will always happen....who knows?!? It put me in a funky mood 'cause I thought anything other than a passing urge was all I was gonna have to tolerate. But....on the positive side...I didn't smoke, so that's good.
Bye for now...:wave:
I'm on my 29th day of Chantix and my 22nd day of being a non-smoker!! I'm really proud of myself. I had done so well -- the urges had been minimal and were so easily controlled. However, since I started back exercising last week (after having been away for 6 weeks due to an injury), the urges to smoke have turned into down right cravings. I don't understand why - after all this time of being on the rx - this has started. I have absolutely no idea if there's any correlation between exercising and craving -- it's just that's when I started noticing it. Things seem better today. Maybe this sorta thing will always happen....who knows?!? It put me in a funky mood 'cause I thought anything other than a passing urge was all I was gonna have to tolerate. But....on the positive side...I didn't smoke, so that's good.
Bye for now...:wave:
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TomJC
03-04-2007, 06:03 PM
I’m just a beginner to this so I can’t really say anything that is useful other than congratulations for not giving in to your urges. It would really s*ck to have to start over.:)
Trish M&M
03-04-2007, 06:12 PM
PS: I went shopping today and as I was about to enter a store, I noticed a man standing outside smoking. I deliberately got as close to him as I could -- without seeming like a stalker :) He and his cigarette smelled AWFUL. It was really disgusting -- stomach churning, actually. I'm gonna try and keep that horrid smell in my mind so the next time I have a smoking nag, I can recall it 'cause I know I don't ever want to smell like THAT again. UGH!!!!
SanyBelle
03-04-2007, 06:51 PM
my 22nd day of being a non-smoker!! I'm really proud of myself. Trish, I'm really proud of you too!! Keep that nicodemon away! Congrats on not smoking and giving in to that urge. :blob_fire :blob_fire I hope you bought something fun. :cool:
DeadFish
03-04-2007, 07:24 PM
Hang in there, Trish, yer doing super!
I think you have the right idea about the occassional brush with a smoker.
Right now, I still have the repulsion I had up my nose when a customer got too close to me yesterday!
Don't get me wrong, at 34 days, the last three have had some of the strongest 'urges' for me to think I wanted a cigarette. I was a whirling whatsis around the house here for a while, looking for anything else to redirect myself this morning.
Redirection has been the key for the most part.
(I hunted out an old Jerry Garcia Band bootleg and had some joy and shed some tears, and forgot where I was before it started!)
I just think that nico-monkey is always lurking in the dark, waiting for a weakness. We just gotta be smarter!!:)
"Remember the stink!" can be a battle cry! :D :D :D
Best Regards,
DeadFish
I think you have the right idea about the occassional brush with a smoker.
Right now, I still have the repulsion I had up my nose when a customer got too close to me yesterday!
Don't get me wrong, at 34 days, the last three have had some of the strongest 'urges' for me to think I wanted a cigarette. I was a whirling whatsis around the house here for a while, looking for anything else to redirect myself this morning.
Redirection has been the key for the most part.
(I hunted out an old Jerry Garcia Band bootleg and had some joy and shed some tears, and forgot where I was before it started!)
I just think that nico-monkey is always lurking in the dark, waiting for a weakness. We just gotta be smarter!!:)
"Remember the stink!" can be a battle cry! :D :D :D
Best Regards,
DeadFish
Marguerite J
03-04-2007, 09:14 PM
Trish,
Congrats on not giving in, you are doing great!!! When you exercised before you quit, did you take smoke breaks during the exercising or did you have one before or after you were done exercising? Just wondering. Again congrats on not giving in!!!
Marguerite J
Congrats on not giving in, you are doing great!!! When you exercised before you quit, did you take smoke breaks during the exercising or did you have one before or after you were done exercising? Just wondering. Again congrats on not giving in!!!
Marguerite J
Trish M&M
03-04-2007, 10:20 PM
Thanks, everyone, for your support. Means a great deal to me. Wow - Dead Fish - 34 days. Awesome!!
Marguerite: I smoked right up until the time I went to the gym and lit up again as soon as I got in the car after finishing up the class. Well....not right after I got in the vehicle. I waited until I was sure I was outta sight of any of the other participants from my class. I was so ashamed of working out like a fool -- giving it my all - for an hour and lighting up a cigarette afterwards. I went to a Body Pump class this afternoon and didn't think about smoking before or afterwards....so things are improved.
Talk w/ you all again soon.......:) :)
Marguerite: I smoked right up until the time I went to the gym and lit up again as soon as I got in the car after finishing up the class. Well....not right after I got in the vehicle. I waited until I was sure I was outta sight of any of the other participants from my class. I was so ashamed of working out like a fool -- giving it my all - for an hour and lighting up a cigarette afterwards. I went to a Body Pump class this afternoon and didn't think about smoking before or afterwards....so things are improved.
Talk w/ you all again soon.......:) :)
Marguerite J
03-05-2007, 12:40 AM
Trish,
Way to go!!!! :blob_fire :blob_fire
Marguerite
Way to go!!!! :blob_fire :blob_fire
Marguerite
Memaw649
03-05-2007, 12:41 AM
Trish,
Old nicodemon will rear his ugly head just when you think you have this beat.
He is just testing you to see if he can tempt you into smoking again. Spit in his face and tell him where to jump off!! You are doing super in your quit! I'm so proud that you are able to control the urges. Even after 6 months I still get them. Most are not bad. But eeeevery so often, one hits a little harder that those before. I just take a very deep breath and slowly let it out. Sometimes I have to do that 2 or 3 times. Then I'm better.
Stay strong!
Memaw
Old nicodemon will rear his ugly head just when you think you have this beat.
He is just testing you to see if he can tempt you into smoking again. Spit in his face and tell him where to jump off!! You are doing super in your quit! I'm so proud that you are able to control the urges. Even after 6 months I still get them. Most are not bad. But eeeevery so often, one hits a little harder that those before. I just take a very deep breath and slowly let it out. Sometimes I have to do that 2 or 3 times. Then I'm better.
Stay strong!
Memaw
mangojunky
03-05-2007, 07:25 AM
Hey Trish,
Congrats on 22 days!!!!! :blob_fire
There will be tough days, but you are STRONG!
Have you noticed a difference at the gym? (easier to breathe?)
I have been 2 weeks, and I had a tough weekend. I just kept myself busy, and made it through. Smoking has been a part of my life for over 20 years, and it won't go quietly. It will go.....it has gone......
Keep up the great work!
deb
Congrats on 22 days!!!!! :blob_fire
There will be tough days, but you are STRONG!
Have you noticed a difference at the gym? (easier to breathe?)
I have been 2 weeks, and I had a tough weekend. I just kept myself busy, and made it through. Smoking has been a part of my life for over 20 years, and it won't go quietly. It will go.....it has gone......
Keep up the great work!
deb
OldTimeRadio
03-05-2007, 12:53 PM
Hello,
I am new to the forum. I have taken Chantix for ten days. I'm on my third day without a cigarette. I fould this forum looking for side effects. Last night, I headed to the store twice to buy cigarettes. I didn't do it though, so I suppose that is good.
But the question I have for you all is about the depression and the anxiety.
I have for the most part had a very pleasant experience with quitting this time around. I went from smoking 25 camel filters a day to about ten to fifteen carltons a day before I even started taking the half pills. I have tried and failed before and really want it to stick this time. I had the normal side effects, like gas and constipation, but nothing that discouraged me a bit.
Yesterday and again last night was something else. I don't even remember exactly what it was, but something my wife said to me filled me with SO MUCH RAGE. It was like I was another person, or rather, it felt like there were two people inside my skin and the one that was not me was a lot stronger than me. Tearing me apart. Kind of like the Incredible Hulk. I wasn't breaking things or anything like that, but geez, I wanted to. I'm pretty sure I told my wife I wanted a divorce because she wasn't being helpful enough. I am positive I slept alone. And the question I ask myself is: Is it worth it? Really?
I do not want to discourage anyone else. You all have a very supportive group here. I do not want to put doubt in anyone else's mind about quitting smoking. Smoking is evil, I know that. Everyone knows that. But I felt like a monster yesterday and last night and that was only my second day without the demon weed. Was that the Chantix or was it the nicotine withdrawl? I don't know. Have any of you felt anything similar? Any losses of control? It really scared the $#%& out of me. Any help or advice is of cource appreciated.
Oh yeah, and before I forget (I have been forgetting a LOT lately) how about inability to concentrate...
I am new to the forum. I have taken Chantix for ten days. I'm on my third day without a cigarette. I fould this forum looking for side effects. Last night, I headed to the store twice to buy cigarettes. I didn't do it though, so I suppose that is good.
But the question I have for you all is about the depression and the anxiety.
I have for the most part had a very pleasant experience with quitting this time around. I went from smoking 25 camel filters a day to about ten to fifteen carltons a day before I even started taking the half pills. I have tried and failed before and really want it to stick this time. I had the normal side effects, like gas and constipation, but nothing that discouraged me a bit.
Yesterday and again last night was something else. I don't even remember exactly what it was, but something my wife said to me filled me with SO MUCH RAGE. It was like I was another person, or rather, it felt like there were two people inside my skin and the one that was not me was a lot stronger than me. Tearing me apart. Kind of like the Incredible Hulk. I wasn't breaking things or anything like that, but geez, I wanted to. I'm pretty sure I told my wife I wanted a divorce because she wasn't being helpful enough. I am positive I slept alone. And the question I ask myself is: Is it worth it? Really?
I do not want to discourage anyone else. You all have a very supportive group here. I do not want to put doubt in anyone else's mind about quitting smoking. Smoking is evil, I know that. Everyone knows that. But I felt like a monster yesterday and last night and that was only my second day without the demon weed. Was that the Chantix or was it the nicotine withdrawl? I don't know. Have any of you felt anything similar? Any losses of control? It really scared the $#%& out of me. Any help or advice is of cource appreciated.
Oh yeah, and before I forget (I have been forgetting a LOT lately) how about inability to concentrate...
Trish M&M
03-05-2007, 01:12 PM
Hi Old Time Radio: Congrats on your efforts at giving up smoking. Wow -- that was quite an experience you had! I'm certainly no expert, but my guess is that it's nicotine withdrawal. I haven't seen any other posts where anyone experienced anger. Have you thought about calling the Chantix toll free number and talking w/ one of their consultants? Maybe they could give you some advice. You might also want to contact your physician and see what he/she thinks. I hope very much for you that you can remain on the Chantix and be a quitter. This Board is full of people who are so very supportive. You'll like it here.
Good Luck!! :)
Good Luck!! :)
Trish M&M
03-05-2007, 01:15 PM
Hi Marguerite: To answer your question about exercising being easier, it's difficult for me to really know at this point, 'cause - as I said - I've been away from it for 6 weeks due to an injury. I'm taking it easy w/ my weights during Body Pump and the twists, etc., during Body Step. I think I feel more "refreshed" after a class--don't know if that's due to not smoking or it it's getting back to exercise after having been away. Maybe it's a combination of both. Everyone tell me - and it makes sense - that exercise is gonna be better not smoking....particularly Body Step. Will keep you posted if you like.
Bye for now....:wave:
Bye for now....:wave:
DeadFish
03-05-2007, 01:53 PM
Hey OldTimeRadio!
Good for you wanting to quit! You have great potential with this drug, but it can take a lot to cope with the side issues that come along.
I haven't bragged on it, but I've had my emotional issues along the way, especially in the beginning. Rage and anger have been one of those issues. My wife tried to quit when I did, along with menopausal issues, so BOTH of us had a few instances, especially at the beginning that were totally uncharacteristic for both of us. I'm still amazed she hasn't clouted me with a skillet during a 'rant'. It is only our love for each other and knowing that this will pass that has made it endurable.
Well, that plus my doctor put me on Xanax as well after I complained about the anger/rage bursts. I still get moments of anger, and I think of it like a spoiled child 'cause I just want my old inconsiderate lifestyle back, and that isn't me, just the animal in me.
Bottom line is I think it IS worth any side effect I've had so far. (Still gassy!) And I believe from the bottom of my heart at least for me, it will pass, or I'll take Xanax the rest of my life. I don't really care, in order to get off the tobacco. Whatever it takes to get through one more day.
Oh yeah, and by the way, I am trying to be more responsible before I lay something wrong at my wife, who in my best mind is my best friend. In spite of our spats, she is still proud of me in spite of my bursts, and has no plans on going anywhere.
I sincerely hope this helps. I just wanted you to know that it wasn't just you, that there are others who feel extremes of emotion that those demons dredge up to try and get us back on the road to our own personal hells.
And yes, I've put on my coat at least a half dozen times to go to the store....but never made it. I make myself walk and I run out of steam! ;)
We're pulling for you!
Best Regards,
DeadFish
Good for you wanting to quit! You have great potential with this drug, but it can take a lot to cope with the side issues that come along.
I haven't bragged on it, but I've had my emotional issues along the way, especially in the beginning. Rage and anger have been one of those issues. My wife tried to quit when I did, along with menopausal issues, so BOTH of us had a few instances, especially at the beginning that were totally uncharacteristic for both of us. I'm still amazed she hasn't clouted me with a skillet during a 'rant'. It is only our love for each other and knowing that this will pass that has made it endurable.
Well, that plus my doctor put me on Xanax as well after I complained about the anger/rage bursts. I still get moments of anger, and I think of it like a spoiled child 'cause I just want my old inconsiderate lifestyle back, and that isn't me, just the animal in me.
Bottom line is I think it IS worth any side effect I've had so far. (Still gassy!) And I believe from the bottom of my heart at least for me, it will pass, or I'll take Xanax the rest of my life. I don't really care, in order to get off the tobacco. Whatever it takes to get through one more day.
Oh yeah, and by the way, I am trying to be more responsible before I lay something wrong at my wife, who in my best mind is my best friend. In spite of our spats, she is still proud of me in spite of my bursts, and has no plans on going anywhere.
I sincerely hope this helps. I just wanted you to know that it wasn't just you, that there are others who feel extremes of emotion that those demons dredge up to try and get us back on the road to our own personal hells.
And yes, I've put on my coat at least a half dozen times to go to the store....but never made it. I make myself walk and I run out of steam! ;)
We're pulling for you!
Best Regards,
DeadFish
OldTimeRadio
03-05-2007, 02:15 PM
Thanks for the post Fish. It's good to know I am not alone in this. I'm on hold for my doctor right now.
True Brit
03-05-2007, 02:58 PM
Stick with it OldTimeRadio, you can do it.
We have all had out moments,even on Chantix, but they are easier than without Chantix. I also flew into a rage that lasted one evening and had my poor husband by the scruff of his neck. Boy did he look shocked after 18 years of pretty calm marriage. BUT Quitting is stressful and you managed to get through. I have not had any more angry moments (10 weeks tomorrow) and all of the withdrawal symptoms will ease over time
YOU ARE ALREADY OVER THE WORST. HAVE FAITH AND REMEMBER THERE IS PLENTY OF SUPPORT RIGHT HERE ANYTIME YOU NEED IT.:wave:
We have all had out moments,even on Chantix, but they are easier than without Chantix. I also flew into a rage that lasted one evening and had my poor husband by the scruff of his neck. Boy did he look shocked after 18 years of pretty calm marriage. BUT Quitting is stressful and you managed to get through. I have not had any more angry moments (10 weeks tomorrow) and all of the withdrawal symptoms will ease over time
YOU ARE ALREADY OVER THE WORST. HAVE FAITH AND REMEMBER THERE IS PLENTY OF SUPPORT RIGHT HERE ANYTIME YOU NEED IT.:wave:
tampaquit
03-05-2007, 05:01 PM
Just don't forget why you called him hee hee! I'll address your question about fogginess. The first days were really scary, like should I be driving scary. Now it is just stupid stuff like I am going to the kitchen to get a cup of um what did I come here for??? Today I went to work with HALF of my eye makeup on. I guess I just stopped and went to work! But it is better, and I write everything down. Went to the grocery store nearly every day the first week too, for 3 or 4 things that I had forgotten. So don't sweat it, and it will get easier!!
mangojunky
03-05-2007, 05:13 PM
Tampa -
Thanks for the laugh - I needed it today. I have found I am not so foggy after decreasing my chantix to 1 mg day, but I am cranky. And less motivated to work or workout. I am going to try some calming tea tonight.
The will to not smoke is still strong!
deb
Thanks for the laugh - I needed it today. I have found I am not so foggy after decreasing my chantix to 1 mg day, but I am cranky. And less motivated to work or workout. I am going to try some calming tea tonight.
The will to not smoke is still strong!
deb
tampaquit
03-05-2007, 05:17 PM
OMG Mangojunky I looked in the mirror as I pulled in the parking lot and I'm thinking, holy cow, did I even finish my makeup?? Touched my eyelashes to see if they were hard as sticks, and no they weren't. Just fluffy clean! Soooo, I stayed in my office and tried not to make eye contact:)
Memaw649
03-06-2007, 12:56 AM
OldTimeRadio,
Welcome to the best message board on the Internet!!
You're not gonna scare anyone off.
Here is a list of smoking withdrawal symptoms:
Nicotine withdrawal symptoms:
irritability, mood swings, restlessness, insomnia, fatigue
inability to concentrate, sore throat, cough, congestion, headache,
increased appetite constipation, gas, stomach pain, dry mouth
sore tongue/gums , postnasal drip, tightness in the chest.
Any of this sound familiar to you? It usually takes a couple of weeks for you to get through the withdrawals. So just hang in there!!:angel:
Here is a list of the most common side effects from the Chantix:
headache, sleep problems, insomnia, unusual dreams, nausea, stomach pain, indigestion, vomiting, constipation, gas, weakness, tired feeling, increased appitite, unpleasant taste in your mouth.
There are others also. Check the insert that came with your pills.
Now go get your wife a nice gift!! Kiss and make up!
But make sure she realizes that that was not you!! It was nicodemon rearing his ugly head!!! And it will get better!!!
Good Luck to you. And keep posting how you are doing!!
Memaw:)
Welcome to the best message board on the Internet!!
You're not gonna scare anyone off.
Here is a list of smoking withdrawal symptoms:
Nicotine withdrawal symptoms:
irritability, mood swings, restlessness, insomnia, fatigue
inability to concentrate, sore throat, cough, congestion, headache,
increased appetite constipation, gas, stomach pain, dry mouth
sore tongue/gums , postnasal drip, tightness in the chest.
Any of this sound familiar to you? It usually takes a couple of weeks for you to get through the withdrawals. So just hang in there!!:angel:
Here is a list of the most common side effects from the Chantix:
headache, sleep problems, insomnia, unusual dreams, nausea, stomach pain, indigestion, vomiting, constipation, gas, weakness, tired feeling, increased appitite, unpleasant taste in your mouth.
There are others also. Check the insert that came with your pills.
Now go get your wife a nice gift!! Kiss and make up!
But make sure she realizes that that was not you!! It was nicodemon rearing his ugly head!!! And it will get better!!!
Good Luck to you. And keep posting how you are doing!!
Memaw:)