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anxious about quitting

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i'm getting chantix tomorrow.i do want to quit-just whenever i think about it i get scared!!!!!i can't even imagine me as a nonsmoker.part of me wants to just forget the whole thing & keep on puffin'-yet,part of me wants to quit....any ideas?thanks,trishj
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I have been taking chantix..you smoke while taking it for a bit..just try it & see how you feel then..it does help A LOT!I figure I can give not smoking a try..let myself think I can smoke IF I WANT so that I feel in control...I am having urges today but the chantix is good stuff
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I was a very heavy smoker for 36 years between 2 & 3 pkg a day. I started smoking when I was 20 and have never tried to quit - didn't want to quit. Today is 42 days smoke free for me using chantix and it really hasn't been that hard. The first couple of days aren't pleasant but not unbearable. Set your date and go for it.
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