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The CDC claims that nicotine is a "very addictive drug" that can be "as addictive as heroin or cocaine." Nicotine is typically eliminated from the body within 2 to 3 days, however, physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms may last for much longer depending on the individual. If you are trying to kick the habit, this community is dedicated to giving smokers the...

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OK. I started smoking again. When I joined here in September I was 3 days in and made it to the weekend...smoked, and then quit again monday until the next weekend. I followed this pattern for a month until (of course) it all broke down and I was smoking daily.

I just destroyed my pack of cigarettes. I want to be free soooo bad. Every cigarette comes with a heavy dose of guilt, and I wake up every day wishing I could be free. If I can just get through the first month. I am praying!

Tomorrow I go to my doctor and get chantix. I need all the strength I can get.
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Welcome back, most feels like after awhile they can smoke just one. I know about how bad you feel, I had a dream I had smoked one. My heart was broken so bad, then I woke up. So here is A (((Big Hug)))just to let you know I care, next time you will know what to watch out for, Good luck
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...glad that you are back, Chantix is a great way to get started in your quit. I followed the directions and did exactly what they said to, except I only took it for 3 weeks, nonetheless I'm smokefree for 82 days! Read all the posts here and spend some time at whyquit.com it sounds like you really want this so you can do it!!
LankyYankee
LankyYankee
Welcome back Martha! Your determination to quit will go far in getting you to where you want to be. One of the things we addicts fool ourselves with is thinking we can handle "just one" Well we can't, it starts the whole process all over again. Good luck with the Chantix, I'm sure you will meet many folks who can share their Chantix experiences with you.
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Good for you for putting together another plan and getting back to it. Lots of quitters have to try more than once and have to experiment with different methods until they find the thing that works best for them. This is not a once size fits all experience. The important thing is to keep trying and not to get discouraged.
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At least you are being honest about it, that's good in itself! You will learn fom your repeat pattern of weekend smoking, that it just ain't worth it! This has been my first smoke free weekend and I've survived, you can do it this time, if this is what you truly want?

Good luck............ Paul Rabbit
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Martha,
I think you will be so happy with the Chantix. I don't know anyone who has failed taking it. I took it for 2 1/2 mos. and have been smoke free since June 12 and I never have the desire to smoke, ever. So you are doing the right thing to get the script from you Doc. Please hand in there and let us know how you do with it.
Warm regards & God Bless you.
Robin in Massachusetts
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thank you very much everyone. I plan on coming back here to help myself get through this.

Shell, thanks I will try whyquit.com
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I also did it with chantix. I am smoke free for 45 days now. I took the chantix a few weeks. It has taken me 9 times to quit. I think this time is it. You can do it...just keep trying until you get it! It feels good. I love being a non smoker like most people.
I had to destroy my cigarettes too!
Try to keep a positive attitude as much as you can. Keep coming back here too. :)
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congradulations on your determination. You're doing the right thing. Find the program that works for you. Relapses are the addiction demon trying to tell you that you can't live without him. Kick him to the curb ! And move forward.
shevie
shevie
Congratulations on your continued desire to quit smoking and welcome back.

You keep on quitting. Nicotine addiction is the strongest there is, but it can be broken. Just don't quit quitting. You keep at it and you will succeed.

Strength, peace, and blessings to you, Martha.
Shevie
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Chantix has helped so many people quit. I quit using Chantix and was a very heavy smoker for 56 years. I am coming up on 8 months smoke free - not one puff. I am hoping that Chantix will help you as well!
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