starting over - Smoking Cessation Message Board

bevann26 · 08-10-2007, 08:36 AM

a little history...i quit smoking using chantix on 6/25, went 3 1/2 wks w/o many cravings. in total i had 3 very stressful situations, and started smoking again with each one. i have smoked 1 carton and 8 pks of cigs off and on since 6/25. hubby had quit then also, but went back to regular smoking schedule with my first set back.
today is day 1 for us in not smoking. i am still using chantix, he is cold turkey because he did'nt like the chantix side effects.
in the 6 wks of on and off smoking, i have felt awful. waves of nausea, shortness of breath, and wheezing alot. i was diagnosed with copd about 13 yrs ago, so have already done alot of irreversable damage to my lungs.
i need to do this right this time!,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,bevann

BeachLover74 · 08-10-2007, 09:00 AM

It's awesome that you haven't given up bevann. you can do this. It doesn't matter how many times you've tried before - it sounds like this is the time for you and your husband. The people on this board are here for you.

This Time · 08-10-2007, 09:59 AM

My first post...on anything for that matter.

Anyway, long time smoker - 30 yrs or so, who knows anymore...Tried Zyban which was ok - still enjoyed smoking while on it though. Been on Chantix 12 days. Set quit day for day 8. Broke down two times on that day, but got nothing at all from smoking them. No rush or buzz. Felt exactly the same after smoking them as I did before. (I beleive that is how it is supposed to be since the brain receptors are being controlled by the Chantix.) At any rate, seeing that there is no reward, I have been at zero for the past 3 days!! Feel sort of "groovey" at times. LOL - At least that is how I charaterize it. Crazy Dreams, like I had with Zyban...I just expect it and enjoy them though. I am trying to keep the side effects on the postive side instead of freaking out about them. I beleive they are very mild compared to chemo or radiation therepy which is where I was probalby heading...just a matter of time you know. I can tell the body is starting to heal itself. Very productive cough at times - usually in the a.m.. Weezing basically gone!! Gonna stay positive and fight like hell to not smoke today too. Good luck all!!!

velveeta · 08-10-2007, 02:21 PM

If at first you do not suceed, try try again!! Bevann you can do this girl! Show your dominance over these cigs! Stress never goes away, it will always be one thing or another. Just deal without the cigarette. You are going to feel so good when you get some time behind you. You will wonder why you did not quit sooner! Five months for me on Monday! Not one puff ever! I am cheering for you!!!!!!

velveeta · 08-10-2007, 02:26 PM

This Time, Welcome and glad you feel groovy with the Chantix! I felt calmer while taking it but did suffer some insomnia and joint pain which I remedied by cutting back on my dosage once I felt safe doing so. Worked well. I smoked for 35 years and have been cig free for 5 months come Monday! You can do this and you will get support here. This place has been a great help to me. I still take it day to day but it does get easier as the time goes by. You will see if you just hang in there!!