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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 31

day 2!!

Hi!

I've been lurking for a while, it is time to introduce myself

I am an expat in the middle east, 35 years old. I've been a smoker all my adult life and for a long time I am trying to quit, oh well..

I have registered 2-3 years ago, but that quit failed after 3 weeks (and 5 kgs), and I don't even remember my user name, so this is a new start and new me!

It's been 30+ hours since my last cigarette, and honestly, I am finding it easier than I was expecting.

This time I planned carefully, registered with a dietician to keep the weight stable as much as possible 2 weeks ago, started eating right and a few days later started with champix.

I like to think of it as a new beginning, free from all addictions

I don't want to be too hard on myself, if I feel it is too much I will give the priority to quitting, not weight issue, but I am OK now as this dietician is making me eat more then I do normally, just not the food I am used to.

I am chewing gum, drinking water and herbal tea, taking deep breaths very often.

I don't like the side effects of the pills, I want to quit them as soon as possible without risking the quit of course.

I liked to be a part of this forum in the past because of all the old timers passing their wisdom on to new comers, I really need it now and need to hear from people who is going through the same right now.

And of course I need to keep my hands busy, so I will be posting a lot, excuse me if I make no sense

Have a nice weekend everyone!

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 31

day 2!!

Thanks Shevie.

I have terrible nausea in the mornings, on and off, so I am suffering at work. I read that taking the pill on full stomach helps, I tried and it is slightly better only.

I don't know if it is the pills or my mood in general but I was like drunk the first week I started with the pills, forgetting lots of stuff. I don't know if it is common, or really a side effect but I was not normal myself. So I am being extra careful nowadays not to forget anything (at least work related

)

Now that I quit, I will have withdrawal symptoms as well so it is hard to tell what is causing which.

Generally I don't like pills, so the sooner I am off the better.

Must admit they are making the quit much easier (tried going cold turkey in the past), and I am soo thankful for it

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 31

day 2!!

Day 3!

I never thought it would be this easy!

Big steps in life scare me, I am more of a 'baby step' person. The thought of 'not having another puff for the rest of my life' was not helping me at all, just making me feel desperate only.

So I just allowed myself to run out of cigarettes one day (day 12 of champix), and the next day I just tried not to smoke till noon, then till 5, until dinner, and made it through my first day, yay!

I am feeling very tired in the afternoons and sleeping earlier than usual in the evenings.

Have to take the dogs out for their walk when I get home (walk longer distance nowadays) so it is keeping me relatively active.

Samantha, thank you for your support.

I can't think of any rewards really, the feeling and the smell is enough!

I don't think I have any cravings, is that wierd?

Only, all of a sudden I want to leave my desk.. and I do when I need that, go to the kitchen to grab something or go and wash my hands. It is the need of a break I guess..

Aloha, I think I remember you

I saw the thread abouth weaning off, so many people shared their experience there, so very helpful thread and when time comes I will try to go with what suits me.

Today I am feeling better, not too much nausea, so eating in the morning really helps.

Yesterday a clolleague asked about the perfume I was wearing, it has been the perfume I am using for months!!

And maybe it is all in my mind but I really think my skin looks brighter

So happy that I am doing this.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 31

day 2!!

Thanks for all the support!

Day 4 was OK, just a little craving after lunch, but I was fine.

Just kept breathing, left my desk to get a cup of coffee, then went out.

It is morning here, day 5 started

I forgot my evening dose last night, so no 3D dreams which I was disapointed about, I am getting used to them, so much fun

I am still OK, not depressed, not stressed, very very proud of myself!

Yesterday I was with a colleague and he asked if it is too tempting for me if he smoked, I replied 'would be a good challenge' but now that I think about it, I didn't even notice him lighting up or even smoking.

Later another friend asked if I wanted one, and I smiled and said 'I don't smoke any more'

Oh, how good it felt!

Not too much support from friends, they are mostly smokers so I got responses like...

'If you are counting the days, you will fail for sure'

'Ah, you quit... for how long?'

'so and so quit smoking and failed after 2 years, it is impossible to quit'

'yeah yeah' (most disgusting response you can get I guess)

I am just smiling and walking away, too early to make comments but I soo want to prove them wrong.

J, I always knew I smelled bad and I was using cologne, perfume deodorant, hand sanitizer, you name it.

I was living with that self conscious feeling all the time which is not fun.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 31

day 2!!

My best strategy..

I don't really know, I am combining many things..

But mostly visualising I guess.

I picture waves.. They hit the shore and go back.. No matter how big they are, they always do..

I know that this is my best shot, the best time to do it. If this one fails, it will take years for me to get the courage to try again.

I started champix 2 months earlier and when the quit date was close I started to panic and gave up the pills.

That's why this time I kind of went with the flow.

And still, I am not saying 'I will never smoke again' which might be a mistake for some, but for me it is better than pressure and getting scared. I am literally going day by day:)

Does it make sense?

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 31

Failed! Starting over..

I am sorry to say I failed.

I wrote a long post but it disappeared, so here is the short version..

I was in my comfort zone, very relaxed, at home in my garden and a neighbor approached and we started talking, he offered a cig, and you know the rest..

I was doing so good and so proud of myself, I can't believe I messed up!

I reset my meter, it has been 28 hours since the last one..

I can't afford messing this up too, this has to be it, my last quit!

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 31

Failed! Starting over..

One more thing..

I am not picturing waves any more.

I am picturing my quit.. as a puppy.. a very cute baby.. but premature and very fragile.. trying to survive against all odds..

Let's see if it will work.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 31

Failed! Starting over..

Eya, 40 days free looks good on you, congrats!

Can't wait to be there myself.

Aloha, like Eya I lost the quit on day 5, and smoked 4 sticks in total until I quit again.

Tiana, I guess I wasn't as determined as I thought.

The good thing is, I lost 3 pounds (in 2 weeks) while I was struggling to get through the hell week. I failed on the quit part but at least did not put on weight and failed which could have happened easily!

But last week was not a total loss, it makes this week much easier. I am reading a lot of the old posts to keep focus. By the way, why can't you make a search for the posts older than 2 years? I am sure lots of information is hidden there:(

Dawn, I had to look again to understand your smoke free days, 651 ?? Amazing! And from where I stand today, it looks sooo difficult to reach.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 31

My first glass of wine since I quit

Had my first glass of wine last night.

And I left that table with no cravings

I was trying to avoid alcohol, but thought I will be fine last night and I was!

There was noone smoking around, so it helped of course.

When I reached home a huge craving hit though, biggest one I had so far, so I will try to stay away from alcohol as much as I can, at least the first few months. No need to push it, right?

I didn't have the evening dose of the pills for 3 nights (only because I forgot to take it 2 nights in a row), so maybe it has something to do with the craving.

Is it too early to reduce the dose?

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 31

My first glass of wine since I quit

Hi Aloha,

I have no intention to quit the pills earlier than 12 weeks, and I might continue upto 6 months if it will help my quit get stronger.

But the last couple of days there was no nausea, and I thought maybe it is better to take a single pill.

Of course I don't want to do anything risking the quit, it is my main priority now.

Thanks for your nice words! I never thought of myself quit for 6 months until I read your post

It sounds scary when you think about it all of a sudden, but now that I think about it, I just have to do what I've been doing

Friday I will be 1 week smoke free and I will buy myself a treadmill. (maybe I should call it a punishment,

)

And if I can continue the first month smoke free with no weight gain, I have to decide on a huge reward!

Off to dream now!

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