Hi Scaredycat,
I know what you're going through. I'm using Chantix and I didn't quit until day 12. I finally realized it was time and I would lose all the momentum and determination I had built up if I didn't stop smoking ASAP. I was scared too. I didn't think Chantix was helping much. But after I quit I realized it was doing what it is supposed to do for me. Quitting hasn't been as bad as previous quits but I still have to be diligent about dealing with those thoughts and triggers.
So, you may be more worried and afraid than you need to be. Quit, 1 day, then 2, etc. Spend time reading and posting here. BE A LITTLE SELFISH THE NEXT FEW DAYS!!!! You're entitled to take care of yourself and this is a BIG change. We really should all be more afraid of smoking, then stopping smoking. Continuing to smoke is where all the danger and peril lies.
You asked can I really do this? The answer is: YES YOU CAN!
You said you need to get the nerve to end this insanity and just quit. You already have the nerve. You made an appointment, went to the doctor, filled your prescription and have been taking it faithfully for two weeks. Just keep following through. Remember, with Chantix, the nicotine shouldn't even be reaching your brain! It's all a mental, psychological game now. One that you can win.
If I can do it after 30 years, you can too!
Hang In There,
Mike
P.S. You can't imagine the joy and sense of accomplishment there is in no longer smoking. Despite the cravings and involuntary thoughts of smoking. You really have something good to look forward to!!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/11/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 151
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $24.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9
