Praying that Chantix will work - Smoking Cessation Message Board

theycallmemom · 04-19-2007, 03:42 AM

Hi all! New to the boards, this will be the start of my second day on Chantix. My sister got me on it, she quit - says if it worked for her it will work for anyone - but I am doubtful. Been trying to quit for years and years. I know this will sound dumb, but I think I am like super addicted - I even get up out of a dead sleep to smoke! (when I sleep - Im an insomniac) I have tried the patch, the gum, cold turkey - I even had a heart attack and surgery and was smoking in he bathroom at the hospital 3 days after surgery! This is like my last hope! I smoke just to smoke!!! I chain smoke and have for about a year and I want to stop so bad!!! Couldnt afford the script, my son paid for it! My kids hate that I smoke and are behind me 100 percent, but the last time I tried to quit I got so mean and nasty my hubby went out and bout me a pack just so he didnt have to deal with me anymore! I cant imagine life without smoking, and am scared - but still I want this so bad - I dont even like the smell of cigs, am constantly spraying air freshner to hide the stink! Im gonna bi in here all the time I think - you all seem so wonderfully supportive and I apologize ahead of time if I drive you all nutso!!!!!

mangojunky · 04-19-2007, 04:20 AM

Hi mom,
Welcome to the quitters club!
I quit with the help of chantix, and for me, it was much easier to do than with the patch, or gum (which I have also tried). My suggestions to you -
take the pill right after you have eaten. Drink LOTS of water. Have a plan to keep busy, especially during times you normally smoke. Do you have a project you could start around the house? Do you garden? Start exercising -even if it's just walking - every day. It keeps you busy, and burns off extra energy and stress. Tell yourself that smoking is NOT an option.
You found a great support group here......stay strong and you'll do GREAT!
deb

theycallmemom · 04-19-2007, 06:15 AM

thanks MangoJ - we recently moved to a huge old house, and I still have lots of cleaning and re-arranging to do. I love to scrapbook, but kind of think that would make me want to light up, because I usually smoke when Im arranging the pictures. I joined a gym last week, preparing for this, thinking walking on a treadmill would help stay busy, I hate the humidity here and dont think I would stick to walking outside. Just took my second dose, and am wondering if I should start tying to cut back on smoking or just keep things status quo till I am on the higher dose? I have been reading and reading and reading all the posts here, and feel really inspired - its so great to know Im not the only one starting out anxious and scared. But I can not wait till I can type the words - 24 hours QUIT

mangojunky · 04-19-2007, 06:30 AM

It sounds like you have a great plan in place!
I picked a quit date and kept smoking until that date. I did find that cigs were tasting gross, and making me feel nauseous. My last cig was only 2 puffs and I put it out. Do what feels right to you. Just try and start paying to your cravings - are they physical or psycological?
You'll do great!
deb

janpo1 · 04-19-2007, 07:11 AM

hi!

I'm new right along with you and hoping and praying for the same thing. I'm on my 3rd day of chantix and so far nothing is different. I was really hoping by now that the cig's would start to taste bad or something. No side effects yet except i have been dreaming like crazy! No nightmares just constant dreaming it seems.

Do you feel any different yet? Were only one day apart so maybe we can help each other out.

I also am very addicted. I have smoked for 30 yrs. Up until recently i was a two pack a day smoker. Since ohio put in their non smoking rules i have cut back to around a pack a day. I really really want to be a non smoker!