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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1904

I guess I don't want to say a whole lot about this, but I've noticed that how well I do with an attempt is at least partly related to whether I have the right combination of meds. For instance, I used to take a med that calmed me to the point where nothing was ever a big deal: anhedonia. I couldn't force myself to do anything. Every quit attempt I've had has each come after I was taken off of that medication. Unfortunately, I often end up right back on it, because it is controls my disorder better than the rest, and I experience the fewest side effects while taking it, although one of its side effects is diabetes. Diabetes always comes back when I go back on it.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 125
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,500
Amount Saved: $1,356.25
Life Gained:
Days: 13 Hrs: 17 Mins: 16 Seconds: 29

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

Jackson, ditto what everybody else said. So happy you tossed that pack! And please stop by to rant, rave, vent, ramble, whatever you need to do! That is what we are here for! And somebody is always near by!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 379
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 15,160
Amount Saved: $3,790.00
Life Gained:
Days: 56 Hrs: 14 Mins: 32 Seconds: 4

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3875

Hey Jackson1, it may be worth a chat with your Doctor. Good job for tossing the smokes!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/5/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 913
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 22,825
Amount Saved: $9,632.15
Life Gained:
Days: 120 Hrs: 20 Mins: 56 Seconds: 44

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2606

Hi Jackson1,

Remember to consult with your doctor or pharmacist regarding any medication issues.

Good work on throwing the pack away, try to stay as positive as you can and work on getting through this day by day.

Also the great thing about our program is that you never need to apologize for rambling. We are always here for you to listen and support you along the way.

Keep us posted on your progress.

Samantha, Health Educator

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 363

This is interesting, Adderall and most ADHD meds are amphetamines, and going way back to my younger days, anytime I took amphetamines I smoked like a freight train. You may have to cut the meds, I know exactly what your talking about.
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/2/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 154
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,160
Amount Saved: $1,848.00
Life Gained:
Days: 22 Hrs: 19 Mins: 30 Seconds: 52

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$41,652.98

Amount Saved
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Days: 1117 Hours: 13

Minutes: 30 Seconds: 52

Life Gained
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6103

Smoke Free Days
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183,090

Cigarettes Not Smoked

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 4

Well, I caved in and bought a pack yesterday morning. Should have thrown them out but didn't. Got home after work and had a couple more, wife was pretty pissed at me last night. I did throw them away last night and haven't wanted one today. The dilemma of have is my med for ADHD. When I take the adderall it speeds up and I constantly think about smoking all the time. On the weekends when I am not on my meds I don't even think about smoking. Has anyone else had any issue with this. I have come to the realization that I may have to cut the meds off because I would rather not be a smoker again. Would love any suggestions, hope I didn't ramble too bad.

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$358,846.80

Amount Saved
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Days: 7162 Hours: 1

Minutes: 34 Seconds: 19

Life Gained
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46006

Smoke Free Days
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690,090

Cigarettes Not Smoked

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