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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 42

Do what works for you but when you make a plan you will have to stick to it. we all make all kinds of excuses to keep smoking. Don't Sweat it just do it. ;)

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 985

Jan do what is best for you. I know all about depression .. when smoking and when not smoking, and it's a b*tch. I know that without my med's I'd be in deep and still smoking, so keep close to us while you continue your med's and then stick to your new quit date! Love and hugs, Monica58 [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/31/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 64 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,285 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $576 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 26 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 406

SO good to hear from you again, Jan! I agree with everyone -- I did Zyban a couple of times; it was only the last time that someone told me to be sure and take it for 2 weeks before the quit. Made all the difference. See you soon --- peteg [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/30/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 65 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,279 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $357.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 26 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 537

Jan, Take it from me...Let the Zyban get into your system so that it may work properly. What a few more days?? Make a plan and stick with it! Happy New Year Terri [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/28/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 96 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,453 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $341.76 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2039

That's very encouraging news, peteg. They tell me it will make all the difference. Looking forward to it! Cheers, Jan [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] -8 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2039

I really appreciate all the support. I know I've been a tough nut to crack, but I'll get there, with a lot of thanks going to all of you. Cheers, Jan [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] -9 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2039

Thanks Sillyme, That makes a lot of sense to me. And yes the dosage increases after 3 days, with quitting on the 10th. Today is my second day taking the Zyban. Cheers, Jan [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] -9 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2039

Hope all quits are going well. As the events of the afternoon unfolded, I had to make the choice to change my quit date. Let me explain. Zyban is to be taken 10 days prior to the actual quit. That's the instructions on my prescription and in fact, the doctor told me just that. I planned to start the Zyban before Christmas. My pharmacist, when I picked up the prescription, told me that I could actually start taking the Zyban on my quit date. Which I did. I took the first Zyban this morning. And my pharmacist is usually bang on! Not this time, by late this afternoon into early evening. I was struggling big time. Depression is one of the quitting symptoms I suffer from and has what has always driven me back to cigarettes. I WANT this to work. I figured for my best chance at success, I really should follow the Zyban instructions to the letter. If I'm not mistaken, the Chantix directions are very similar. I could kick myself for not going with my gut feeling at the time. I realize that Zyban isn't the "magic pill". There is no such thing. I am ready for the hard work, but with a little less of the depression...please. So, please bear with me, as I follow my Zyban program closely. Thanks for letting bend your ears, or is that your eyes? Cheers, Jan [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] -10 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2039

Thanks Terri, I really needed that support, because I felt terrible at the time. But I know its the right decision. Cheers, Jan [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] -10 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 589

Yep i agree with Terri, Jan use it for at least 10 days before. During this time your cigarettes are gonna start to taste pretty crappy and you'll find that you are either lighting up a lot less often or wasting a lot of cigarettes. Also doesn't your dosage increase after a week, zyban is meant to be used before the quit as it takes a while to fully get into your bloodstream and be effective. Don't feel bad about changing your date, do what is going to be most successful. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 143 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,030 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $560.56 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 22 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54

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