Smoking Again!!! - Smoking Cessation Message Board

graysilm · 02-14-2007, 02:37 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.

chantypals · 02-14-2007, 03:29 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

SanyBelle · 02-14-2007, 04:57 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!

SanyBelle · 02-14-2007, 09:12 PM

Yep delighted, it took me about 5 or 6 times to make it this far. One day at a time.

Memaw649 · 02-14-2007, 11:04 PM

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