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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 22

Have a question for the mods

what is the difference between this stop smoking center and the smokers helpline?

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 22

Have a question for the mods

thanks for the explanation, josie.

Just wanted to know, because I am an active member there, and have been watching the forums here.

there is a lot of info here done by the mods. which I think is wonderful.

thanks again.

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 22

Fairly new to this forum

Hi All.

Let me first introduce myself.

my nick here is trixyh. I live in canada.

In march I decided to quit and was on zyban for 2 weeks, but due to severe allergic reactions I had to stop using it immediately.

2 weeks later, my doctor gave me champix to try.

it is working like a charm, and I have had the odd craving.

most of the time I will go for a walk around the block when the craving hits. drinking water was an option as well, but I felt too bloated after too much water.

It is not an easy thing to quit, and there are days that I am very tempted, but I am hanging in there, because I do NOT want to smoke again, after having done that for more than 44 years.

I feel better now, and have lots more air, and I am not coughing my lungs out for weeks now.

It also gives me a feeling of freedom, because I am more relaxed, don't have to hurry outside to have that dreaded cigaret.

I know that forums and help groups like these are wonderful.

thank you for letting my ramble on.

Enjoy another smoke free day

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 22

Day 3

congratulations on your decision to quit, and now are in your 3rd day.

the first week I found was the hardest, because a lot of things still are routine for lighting up.

after that it became a little easier a little bit at a time.

just take it one minute, one day at a time.

wish you continued success with your quit.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/18/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 60
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,500
Amount Saved: $480.00
Life Gained:
Days: 8 Hrs: 15 Mins: 7 Seconds: 17

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 22

Hello.. I sure will need help quitting

Hi Steve.

congrats on trying to quit even though you have too.

the main thing with quitting is that you have to be behind the quit, otherwise it will be so much harder.

You will see the benefits of quitting in a very short time, at least that was the way for me.

Just think of all the benefits you will have:

the freedom-- not having to run out somewhere to have to light up.

the breathing easier

the energy you will get.

and then the money you will save.

I do hope that you will stick to it, for your sake and in case of need, just come and blurt out your feelings and cravings on the forums.

I know you can do it, but you have to be positive

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/18/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 60
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,500
Amount Saved: $480.00
Life Gained:
Days: 8 Hrs: 15 Mins: 7 Seconds: 59

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 22

100 Days

Applause for you, for being smokefree for 100 days. way to go.

keep it up. wishing you continued success.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/18/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 60
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,500
Amount Saved: $480.00
Life Gained:
Days: 8 Hrs: 15 Mins: 16 Seconds: 32

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 22

Hi All!

you two also deserve applause for being smokefree for 5 months. wow. I am looking forward to reach that milestone as well, but it will take a little while before I am there.

celebrate this great achievement

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/18/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 60
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,500
Amount Saved: $480.00
Life Gained:
Days: 8 Hrs: 15 Mins: 18 Seconds: 59

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 22

Coffee and smoking

when I was getting prepared to quit, I started postponing every cigaret, esp. the one I had with my morning coffee.

after 3 days I could do for 30 to 40 minutes without that cigaret. so I changed my daily routine.

I did have my coffee, without it I was not awake, then had a leisurely shower, and used nice body creams which I put on with loving strokes, so it would take a little longer.

my hair takes no time, it's very short.

then I did the rest of my bathroom ritiuals, and before I knew it almost 1 hour was gone, without a smoke or even thinking about it, because I was pampering ME.

after that it was not as bad a day as I thought it was going to be, because I took care of ME first.

hopefully it may help you too.

good luck on your quit

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/18/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 60
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,500
Amount Saved: $480.00
Life Gained:
Days: 8 Hrs: 15 Mins: 31 Seconds: 9

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 22

Chantix question

even though the thread is old, I wonder how it worked for the person starting this discussion.

champix has worked for me, it made quitting a lot easier, and the mood is quite normal.

the odd day that I feel depressed might be due to other reasons, personal things I went through last year, around the same time. so I don't think it is the champix, but the sad memories of last year that contributed to that.

I do hope it is working for you so please let us know

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/18/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 60
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,500
Amount Saved: $480.00
Life Gained:
Days: 8 Hrs: 15 Mins: 32 Seconds: 3

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 22

Myth Or Fact?

Gee, if we could really do with just a smoke here or there we would have a lot of social smokers, and the quitting process would not be as hard as it sometimes is.

If quitting was not so hard we would only have non smokers I think, because lots of people do try, but go back to smoking.

I know that I would go back to full-time smoking if I just had a couple of drags, done that, been there, so it is better to just stay away from it 100%, how tempting it sometimes may be.

So if you can please 'don't even try', you might fall for it again.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/18/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 60
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,500
Amount Saved: $480.00
Life Gained:
Days: 8 Hrs: 15 Mins: 49 Seconds: 36

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