scared of not being able to quit - Smoking Cessation Message Board

golfmom01 · 08-17-2007, 05:31 AM

I just got my Chantix and I'm too nervous to start taking it. Been smoking for about 35 years. Wanting to having elective surgery done, but he want do it unless I quit smoking first. I guess I'm afraid of failing. My husband quit over a year ago, but still uses the gum constantly. I've been trying for 2 days to cut back and even that's hard to do! Any suggestions

velveeta · 08-17-2007, 06:51 AM

Welcome golfmom01, You sound exactly like I did 5 months ago! First of all the apprehension is normal. You are deciding to give up something that has been your constant companion for about 35 years! What will you do?! You will live longer and you will feel better. It is time to ditch the demon! Some days will be easy, some not so easy but doable. If you really want to quit nicotine for good aided by the Chantix you can. Read thru my past posts and alot of other sucess stories here and you will see. Follow the instructions especially about eating and drinking with the med and you will see how it works over the course of the first 7 days. It works differently for everyone and my experience was wonderful. I smoked as long as you did, 1-2 packs a day. I have been smoke free for 5 months and 4 days and have been off the Chantix since May 6th. I had surgery also and was able to quit prior to it and healing was alot faster. Familiarize youself with nicotine withdrawal symtoms so you know what to expect and not freak out. Some experience withdrawal worse than others. I cut way down on the cigs before my quit day and feel withdrawal was not as severe for me. I could go on and on but I will wait until you start the med so you get a feel for it and then just answer questions you have. I hope you have a successful quit and pleasant experience with Chantix. I will be cheering for you! You are going to love being a non smoker!!

golfmom01 · 08-17-2007, 10:59 AM

thanks for having confidence in me! I hopefully will start the Chandix the first of the week. I know for my health, especially with the diabetes, I will feel much better in the long run. I am also overweight and pray I don't turn to eating. I am able to say with pride that I gave up drinking as I am a recovering alcoholic 6yrs and 9months ago without a relapse. I pray I will be able to do the same with the smoking. I'm tired of it and not wanting to quit just because of the surgery.

golfmom01 · 08-20-2007, 05:31 AM

Morning Velveeta!
I keep rereading your reply with great interest! how much did you cut down prior to starting Chantix? I'm going to try that method and see how I feel before starting. I'm sure I will become very irritable and hard to live with for awhile!

hotdam · 08-20-2007, 06:46 AM

Congrats on your sobriety, You will do just fine, if you want to quit you will, the chantix helps alot. like velveeta said you will feel so much better. We are here for you.