Smoking Addiction & Recovery Support Group
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...
...after a series of medical...stuff..
...and, putting it off repeatedly..
I'm starting Chantix today.
( my rheumetologist has approved putting off all other treatments until I finish with Chantix. Given that I have COPD with emphysema...
Myself and all Dr.s are now in agreement that it's a priority if I can't combineChantix with other treatment meds.)
So...absolute quit date is Valentines day..
But..have stopped ahead of quit date on my three other quits with Chantix. ( I can't take it for any longer than the absolute minimal amount of time it takes ....it's too nauseating to me.
Now...I just have to be willing to tolerate the nausea/headaches/insomnia that come with Chantix for me. Not a thrilling prospect, given multiple other pain/health issues..
But...
I'd really like to join the ranks of quitters.
Congrats to all of you succeeding..whether it's a day or years.
Hugs
jc
...and, putting it off repeatedly..
I'm starting Chantix today.
( my rheumetologist has approved putting off all other treatments until I finish with Chantix. Given that I have COPD with emphysema...
Myself and all Dr.s are now in agreement that it's a priority if I can't combineChantix with other treatment meds.)
So...absolute quit date is Valentines day..
But..have stopped ahead of quit date on my three other quits with Chantix. ( I can't take it for any longer than the absolute minimal amount of time it takes ....it's too nauseating to me.
Now...I just have to be willing to tolerate the nausea/headaches/insomnia that come with Chantix for me. Not a thrilling prospect, given multiple other pain/health issues..
But...
I'd really like to join the ranks of quitters.
Congrats to all of you succeeding..whether it's a day or years.
Hugs
jc
Try to do the Pledge and Roll Call, keeps you accountable and let's everyone know you progress.
Welcome to the Board. Need help holler!!
I wish you the best of luck and will help with support where I can :)
Welcome to the 'family' of quitters, though I have seen you on other sites. CP mainly, I am a lurker there. I too choose Chantix as my method of quitting. If the full dose makes you so nauseous, maybe if you are strong enough in the will power( T think you are) you may try cutting ther does in half and taking a half through the day. Check with your Doc's before doing this. Chantix worked wonderful for me, my only side effect was VERY wild dreams...however that was the 'wonder drug' for me was this amazing group.I came here every time I struggled and the support was amazing.
Like Grannie said, come join us DAILY for Roll Call and when you have finally snubbed out that last killing butt, join us daily for Pledge. It keeps you accountable to yourself and let's us know how great you are doing. Be sure to download a free quit meter. Mine tells me that I have been quit now for 1,293 days. Lots of luck.