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Good on yer for fessing up OSB...start over!! One day at a time....it's the first one....do the steps!
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Hey OS Butch, don't feel so bad, I had a mini (if you can call it that) relapse today myself. I smoked half a cigar over two different periods of time. I swear the hardest time is right after a meal! I should have changed my patch before we went to eat but I forgot and this was the end product. I just need to use more will power I guess.
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i'm in here too... trying my damndest to quit. i was smoking 9 ciggs a day. now i'm down to 3. the one cigg that i really long for is my morning cigarette right after my coffee.
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Here to listen to y'all.
Yup those ingrained 'habit' cigs are the hardest. My hardest ones were the ones after food too. It's that bit where all the nicotine replacement therapies can't help you and that 'will power' has to kick. It's hard but it's possible. Keep on keepin' the non tobacco faith! |
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mmhmm the rituals to me were much worse than the actual physical addiction.
Gillian and I quit about 7 years ago now and I still have times where I think "I'll just smoke one" but yeah - no I can't do that. What even makes it worse (or maybe it's a good thing?) is that I have dreams where I'm smoking and I wake up so pissed that I started again and have to quit all over... maybe that's my brains way of saying "you really don't wanna go there.. see how much it'll piss you off?" lol You guys can do it! |
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I went to the club Saturday night and don't ya know it I smoked half a pack while I was there! Dammit! Now I'm craving a cigarette like crazy, or at least I think I am. IDK, maybe I'm just craving the hand to mouth motion thing.
Nahhhhh, I wanna cigarette.
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I craved big yesterday...I stood downwind of the school smokers. Didn't do it. You can get past it Starbuck. Start over. Day one!
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Checking in; I'm still smoking out on the deck which cut my intake in half. I have been coughing less and breathing better. When the weather gets colder, I won't feel like standing out there freezing my azz off for one, that's for sure!
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I've relapsed in a big way. I've at least switched to lightes from regulars...not much but it's a start. I knew better than to take the offer of just "two" at the bar...that turned into half a pack! Ugh...now I'm in high gear.
I've talked to my doctor about getting onto Wellbutrin and Chantix, but he doesnt want want to switch me from my current antidepressant. I'm thinking, "well shit! What does he want me to do, keep smoking??"
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I have had several patients that did have to stop Chantix due to worsening mental health issues. The Chantix.com website includes this safety information on how it can affect anyone that already may underlying depression, anxiety, etc.
That said, I did have patients with no mental health issues be able to stop smoking while on Chantix. One smoked for 40-years. Your doctor is always the best person to help figure out what is most appropriate-working with you-that is. I have also had a few that had success with a good hypnotist. My mom quit after smoking for over 50 years and has not touched one in almost 10 years now. Smoking is one of the most difficult of all to stop but not impossible. Hugs to you all on your journey.
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I used Chantix. I did have side effects but it was all about it be tough on my stomache. For me it was just getting me on the right dose and keeping me there despite the path recommended by the makers of Chantix. I didn't experience any pyschological issues. It basically cut the craving for cigarettes. I just quit craving them after some time and it was easy to not pick them back up. As stated though, this is something you and your doctor need to talk about. There are other methods that may work just as well. For me, I think I probably could have put the smokes down without the Chantix just because I had gotten to such a terrifying place physically. Terrifying places provide excellent motivation for making changes. I know how difficult this process can be. Cigarettes were my best friend and always there in moments of crisis and stress to calm me down so that I could keep going. I also now know how rewarding it can be as well. I go to bed and I can breathe, I wake up and I can breathe. I don't have panic moments anymore or nicotine fits. Nicotine doesn't drive my schedule anymore. No more sneaking out of long meetings, family functions etc...My energy levels are back to normal. Things smell and taste differently. My teeth are back to being white. I don't have to hide my smokers breath under gum and mints. I have stamina. These are just a few of the benefits. There are many more. For some of you, like me, it make take something extreme to get you going. For others, I hope you take this story and do something before bad things begin to happen. In any case, I wish you ALL the best in your attempts. I quit 5 times and finally made it happen. Roll with relapses, they happen but don't give up and be too hard on yourself. One day without a smoke is better than none!!!! Cheers, Scoobs |
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Yes, that is true. I was responding to her describing it as an anti-depressant, not to the research regarding side effects, which does include depression.
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Hey, Scoobs, thanks for sharing your story. This thread used to be busy and the people who are struggling to quit have said that they appreciate hearing our stories of quitting and having us quitters here as cheerleaders (two years and two months for me). I hope you stick around!
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![]() I am trying to handle it with Wellbutrin and nicorette gum... I tried the Chantrix and could not get over the side effects.... So today, it's almost hour by hour and sometimes minute by minute.... I can't say that I have completely quit yet... but have cut down from 2 packs a day for 30+ years to less than a pack a day..... It will just take time, I am sure..... ![]()
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