I'm a 10 hour old ex-tobacco chewer! - Smoking Cessation Message Board

badbackdavid · 02-16-2004, 07:04 AM

I had my last of the tobacco last night at 9:30 p.m. The time has come. Now it's my turn. I know that I've got a long way to go, but by the grace of God, I'll make it this time - taking it one day at a time.

I have been prescribed Zyban (the 150mg. XL as well as the 300mg. XL stuff), but am not going to use it unless absolutely necessary. I am chewing the herbal, non-tobacco stuff and plan on quitting this after a short period of time. I wonder how important drinking lots of water might be?

I'll keep you guys posted on my progress.

Take care,

Dave

Deda · 02-16-2004, 11:00 AM

badbackdavid, Way to go and congratulations! You can only go up in life now that you are a non-smoker, like Laurie says, "no more stinkin" too! Just remember, it's only the 1st week that is really tough, after the 1st week, it definitely will get much easier.

One thing I want to tell you about the Zyban/Wellbutrin is, you either take them everyday or don't take them at all. These type of drugs don't work by taking them occasionally, they only work if you take them daily, as they have to build up in your system. Just wanted to let you know that, so you won't wonder why they don't seem to help if you only take them every now and then. They do work well though for reducing cravings.

And yes, drinking an abundent amount of water is important for you at this time. It will help flush all of the nicotene and toxins out of your body much faster. Juices are good too!

Try to keep yourself as stress free as possible these 1st few crucial weeks, and come here all you need to for support!

Have a good day, and know that you have support here anytime you need it!!! Yay David!!!!!

DEDA

badbackdavid · 02-16-2004, 01:13 PM

Deda,

Thanks for your words. You said, "Just remember, it's only the 1st week that is really tough, after the 1st week, it definitely will get much easier." Do you (or Laurie or anyone else for that matter) think that this applies for being on the patch or for cold turkey or both?

I agree with you regarding the Wellbutrin. It can take up to a few weeks to achieve it's benefits. But to be honest with you, I don't think that I'm going to need it. From a psychological standpoint, I like the fact that the prescription is there at my house and have that option.

You said, "Try to keep yourself as stress free as possible these 1st few crucial weeks." So true and am going to be ducking, weaving and bobbing all and any unnecessary stress. Somethings can't be avoided and I know that.

Enough of me, how about you? What's your plans with the patch?

Well, take care and again thanks for your concern,

Dave

Deda · 02-16-2004, 01:33 PM

David--

Well my statement about the 1st week being the toughest, this being from my point of view...for ME it was hell the 1st week, (and I hear a lot of people say the same thing). It really felt that after my 1st week it became easier and I felt less anxious. I used the patch, and left it on every waking hour. The reason I took it off at bedtime is it caused me to have vivid dreams, that at times were disturbing. (But that's just me, it might not happen to YOU). There's people here that quit cold turkey that say they felt much butter after the first week, and I'm sure you'll hear from some of them too. (Laurie).

That's fine about not using the Wellbutrin too, but if it makes you feel more secure to have it there in the house, more power to you David.

My plans for the patch? They are still there in my drawer (giving me that security feeling as well). I'm chewing about 3 pieces of gum per day, I still need the oral stim and I'm not ready to let go yet of that little tiny bit of nicotene. LOL No big deal as far as I'm concerned...the bottom line is I'm not smoking.

(No lectures Laurie!LOL)

Yes, keep that stress down to a bare minimum David, if you can. I know that's hard, but don't give yourself any added stress. You know how we do that by worrying about things, etc., so take things easy for a while.

And WOW, 10 hours without chew...that AWESOME!!!!!!!

Now...I can't remember, but are you giving up cigarettes as well as the chewing tobacco??

Hang around all you want...
DEDA

badbackdavid · 02-16-2004, 02:02 PM

D,

I'm giving up chewing tobacco only - Copenhaugen to be exact. 1 can a day, everyday for the last 25 years. I was curious about at what point do things start to come down the backside of the craving curve. It seems like the general answer to this is about a week. I was just wondering if this general answer was for patch wearers or cold-turkey people.

Thanks again,

Dave