Posted on 03/30/2007 4:11:10 AM PDT by redlocks322
I'm starting on it this weekend. From what I have read, it is the best drug for smoking cessation support. The literature on Chantix is very encouraging. How about Laser Therapy? My brother quit smoking after a couple of laser treatments.
Good luck to both of you. If you can just make it to a month it becomes much easier to handle.
L
I tried it but it kept cutting my cigarettes in two. Now I just use a Bic lighter.
L
One of my friends went the hypnosis route last year in July. He hasn't smoked since. I just quit by throwing my cigs in the trash and never spent another cent for them.
COLD TURKEY is the best way to quit.
My neighbor used Chantix and quit smoking after 3 weeks. He didn't stay quit, though.
I'm getting ready to start my 6th week. Keep in mind that the first week is half the dose. I smoked the entire first week, but haven't smoked since.
It didn't take away the craving, but it certainly takes the edge off.
Wife and I did the patch. I was down to so little before I quit that I needed just the #3 for 2 weeks and done. She went the full course and used stir sticks to suck on for the mouth thing.
It's going on a year now and only once was I tempted. I was drinking some beers on the Beach in Honduras. It was Dec 18 and it was 85 degrees and a comfy breeze was blowing. A friend lit up...I almost asked for one. I got through it though.
Thanks for the input. I thought my week stay in the hospital last month for pneumonia and no smoking for a week would have made me quit - especially the severe anxiety during the ct scan wondering if it was cancer. But nooooo, I made it until Sunday morning then started pulling on my hair out - so I started back up - seems like with a vengeance. Anyway, my doctor gave the Chantix and my "quit day is Sunday", so we'll see.
Also, may sound crazy, but that week I was in the hospital, something happened to my attitude as well. I have the outlook of "I'm gonna do what I need to do, and everyone else needs to get with the program". I've told my boss off 3 times when he snapped at me, and I've given my husband the option of either drinking everyday or finding a new place to live. My kids don't like that they are now completely on their own with their laundry. But you know what, it feels good to finally be able to stand up for myself without feeling guilty about hurting anyones feelings. I guess it takes wondering if you're gonna die to put things in perspective. I've let too many people walk all over me for far too long because that's just my nature - take care of everything and everybody. Not anymore - I've even told my mom "no" when she's called needing this or that.
Guess I've figured out it's time to take better care of me instead of running myself down all the time. I sure hope I can quit smoking too.
A good friend of mine has been though hypnosis twice and still smokes like a chimney. :)
No, I have no idea why she thought it would any better the second time...
If you can avoid coffee/stimulants/acids/sugars/fruits, for a week, and take a very long walk as soon as you open your eyes, followed by a rigorous swim, a week off of work, and a complete avoidance of any old habits that might trigger cravings, quitting will be easier.
Some people are so addicted, they'll never stop. I never was a heavy smoker, so the cold turkey method worked for me.
I chain smoked Marlboro reds for a little over 20 years. If I can quit cold turkey, anyone can quit. I haven't had a draw off a cigarette in 9 years, and I do not have any cravings for a smoke. Prayer, and the good Lord was how I quit smoking.
Good luck! You can do it.
My wife began using this drug back on Feb. 21. She had her last cigarette on the 24th.
She has not had one since. I think the first week was hardest for her, but it's a LOT better now.
I am so proud of her!
Started four days ago. Sure hope it works.
Our neighbor is using it also and is having success, as long as she stays on the medicine. She still sneaks a puff here and there. Good thing is she does not like it when she does cheat.
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