Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix.

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (geswek)

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:06:31 GMT

I've been dipping and smoking for 17 years. A couple years ago I managed to quit for 36 weeks, until stress consumed me. What made me stop cold turkey was a hypnosis session I went to. I was VERY skeptical, but a friend did it who smoked 3 packs a day and he succeeded. I said what the heck, why not? I remember walking out of her office, not knowing what the heck just happened, throwing my pack of smokes in the trash can and going on. I gained about 50 lbs, ate more, realized my house/car smelled like an ash tray, worked more, took less breaks, until I boiled over. Then I went back to smoking and have been doing it since.

I use to tell my friends I had a code world that would make me rub my belly, pat my head, and jump up and down three times.

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (Chrome-M-Dragon)

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 08:07:34 GMT

Luckily i'm not replacing the addiction with anything lol :P

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (franbunnyffxii)

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:04:55 GMT

cdragonm

Yeah, some ppl are different. Cold turkey isn't for everyone :)

I quit cold turkey but i have to credit being an MMO/gaming addict for it being so easy.
I guess its one of those "you need to replace onre addiction with another" things.

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (Chrome-M-Dragon)

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:08:37 GMT

Yeah, some ppl are different. Cold turkey isn't for everyone :)

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (franbunnyffxii)

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:46:09 GMT

cdragonm

Quitting smoking, period. Vivid dreams and mood swings to come...Wonder if it's like PMS lol

quitting smoking really isnt that hard. i quit and i was smoking from 13 years old.
i was 21 when i quit.

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (Chrome-M-Dragon)

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:27:19 GMT

Well, I thought I would update you all here, been 3 weeks since i've had a cigarette and have had no problems with the chantix at all. No dreams, no attitude changes, nothing. I don't even miss the hand to mouth movement. I'm sleeping better, breathing better (actually went running with my dog for longer than 5 minutes and could still somewhat breathe after 20) andmy god did I discover how much my car (piece of crap it is) smells like my dog! Ugh!. Horrible, I've been feebreezing the crap outta everything!

I know there are people outt here who have had or developed issues using chantix, but I've not noticed anything as of yet. Though I do have a friend who started at the same time I did on chantix and seen them smoking due to frustration and anger from a class we are in. I don't normally get angry, at all, but I told him to put it out. I was pretty stern, but I may have come across brash. Ehh, he knows it's for his own good.

So heres to staying smoke free!

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (quadlatte)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:20:35 GMT

cdragonm

Yeah i'll be watching the way I act very closely. I'll take the first one around 9pm (starting with the night dose first since i'm usually up fairly late...) Also my dad quit using chantix in 3 weeks (still on the starter pack) and I noticed no mood swings or anything abnormal in him. Then of course he suffered a brain injury and don't even recall quitting... Anyway, I appreciate the support and offers for further support. You guy rock :)

let me just say if you have any stress or any history of depression be very careful. best of luck to you.

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (Chrome-M-Dragon)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:33:33 GMT

Nah. the ecig to me is still too much like just smoking...

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (Kanti)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:53:54 GMT

What about an E-Cig? There are lots of flavors, and you can vaporize so many things...so.....many..things.... well at least 2 that I can think of. I don't smoke, but if I did, I'd have a blast sucking in orderless chemicals in the non-smoking section.

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (Chrome-M-Dragon)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:25:42 GMT

Yeah i'll be watching the way I act very closely. I'll take the first one around 9pm (starting with the night dose first since i'm usually up fairly late...) Also my dad quit using chantix in 3 weeks (still on the starter pack) and I noticed no mood swings or anything abnormal in him. Then of course he suffered a brain injury and don't even recall quitting... Anyway, I appreciate the support and offers for further support. You guy rock :)

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (quadlatte)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:12:01 GMT

i will say be very careful while taking chantix, i had a very bad experience with it and had to stop, the side effects lasted for about another month and i still smoke, not as much but still do.

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (knightsilver)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:11:18 GMT

PM me, if ya want any hints on controlling ur moodswings. Im not kidding. Being bipolar, has taught me alot, and Im 37 yrs old and still learning to controll my moods, it can be fun and rewarding.....

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (moose517)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:02:17 GMT

everybody i know personally that has quit smoking after many years all quit cold turkey, those who tried quitting by using patches/drugs/waning off slowly still smoke. I've never smoked myself but based on what i have seen cold turkey seems to be the best way. Either way i wish you luck CD.

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (JoeZipp)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:26:25 GMT

Chantix works I can testify to that. what I did was count out my smokes for the day. If I smoked 20 on monday I only gave myself 19 on tuesday, then 18 on wednesday and slowly reduced my intake. Got stuck at 15/day for awhile but then started decreasing intake again. Worked for me and I never went back. Good Luck... PM if you need support !

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (lonewolf218)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:23:05 GMT

If I could do it, you can! I quit cold turkey about 3 months ago after averaging 1 1/2 packs a day for over 30 years. Just hang in there for the first couple of weeks and it will start getting easier!

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (notfordman)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:57:23 GMT

raz187

i went from smoking to chewing skoal, durp...that's why, when i stopped, i had bad dreams for 3 day's and it was much harder to stop. don't EVER chew that crap...i feel sorry for those who do. got that empty coke can your spitting into, on the rite side of your desk stinking up your room >.<

Even better when the can gets knocked over...yum.

Hey Cdragon I think several people already mentioned it ,but you might warn those around you that you may have some very odd behaviours while taking that. My wife took it ,and it worked. I hope it works for you!

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (raz187)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:20:19 GMT

i went from smoking to chewing skoal, durp...that's why, when i stopped, i had bad dreams for 3 day's and it was much harder to stop. don't EVER chew that crap...i feel sorry for those who do. got that empty coke can your spitting into, on the rite side of your desk stinking up your room >.<

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (gregryjb)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:58:44 GMT

Good luck, I have heard success stories about Chantix so it does work. You just have to want to quit, and go into it with the right mind set.

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (Chrome-M-Dragon)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:40:38 GMT

Yeah i've always been against all these odd bal side effects, but the side effects of smoking alone I think are worse. I dunno, I hate taking pills even for a headache, so i'll push through this and just be done with it. Will be interesting though, i've probably been at it sonce I was 10 or so, 21 years of doing the same thing daily only to suddenly not be doing it no more.

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (Porpoise Hork)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:21:04 GMT

After smoking a pack and a half per day for 13 years i quit cold turkey. that was 8 years ago.

Even if i still smoked today i wouldnt take a drug that has side effects that of Chantix...

I just dont get how a these drugs with side effects like sudden liver failure and death can get FDA approval.

But hey im not taking it so good luck.

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (patchesanook)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:16:26 GMT

get some loli pops,after i started chantix i missed the hand to mouth movement from smoking.kept thinking i needed a cig,but the loli pops worked great.

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (Chrome-M-Dragon)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:59:16 GMT

Thanks everyone, i'll take all the advice to heart here. On my way no to get it...yay :P

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (MADOGRE)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:48:30 GMT

This stuff worked great for me, been quit over 3 years now!!! I only took half a dose a day for 8 weeks and never looked back!
I smoked the first week like it tells you to and by the 6th or 7th day I just did not want it, wife said i was grumpy for 2 weeks then all was good.
Wife took it after and quit in 2 weeks flat she did not take even a full month of the pills.
Good Luck!

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (esCob4r)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:45:53 GMT

Good luck bro. I do how ever suggest you stock up on some stool softeners and laxatives. I know it sounds nasty but if you normally smoke when you go to the bathroom, it is hard to do when your trying to quit. I am currently trying to quit using the patch, which yes seems to suck, but I can't go to the bathroom unless I have a cig it seems. =/

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (way2faded)

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:13:30 GMT

Ive been smoking V2 ecigs for about 8months now. Started with full strength and im down to medium now. They are real affordable and give you that instant fix on the spot when you need it. Being able to smoke anywhere is awesome, and not having to waste breaks at work hoofin' it outside to puff is nice too.

Best of luck, I gained no weight switching to ecigs btw, If ur somewhat active dont think you will notice any, I lap swim and have my mtb on a trainer for xrsize

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (shogon)

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:54:32 GMT

Unless you want cardiovascular issues I'd avoid the chantix, its hard to quit cold turkey but it was better then changing my addiction of smoking to something pill/patch.

All side effects aside, Good luck! Show Marlboro who's the real Man lol!

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (wmmills)

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:41:31 GMT

Good luck!! I tried quitting a bunch of times and always find myself going back to it. I've quit all kinds of other things and have stayed off like alcohol, drugs, soda/candy, salt etc... Buy cigs I lose everytime. I actually enjoy smoking, that's probably why and I smoke maybe a lack a day, not even. Anyway, I gave up and went the other way and now RYO/MYO. So I only spend 48.00/month for me and my girl to smoke.

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (NordicJedi)

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:37:30 GMT

Good luck, Cd. I had two grandparents who died from smoking-related health problems, so I'm glad to see you get off that stuff.

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (kayfaei)

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:19:16 GMT

Goodluck! A lot of people in my college class went to the electronic cigs. With me being a non smoker, I've seen them actually cut back on the real cigs and i'm impressed what the electronic cigs have done for them

Re:Tomorrow...It's time for Chantix. (Theophilus20)

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:19:16 GMT

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