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9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 796

Hey Norisknogain,

It's hard to believe that it's been 47 days ALREADY for you. Wow time sure does fly. I hope you're still rewarding yourself, you deserve it!

It's good to hear that the sleep issue is getting better. You've gained 18 pounds already? Holy cow.

I take it you're not snacking on just fruits and veggies.

At least you seem to have your quit under control. In my opinion it's better to gain some weight during the start of a quit, that to never have quit at all. Once the quit is well under control then you can work on the weight issue.

Keep fighting those urges and/or cravings. The triggers are everywhere and you're still relearning how to disassociate them from cigarettes. It's nice to hear that you think that the smell of cigarettes on clothes reeks too. You're doing great!

Stay strong buddy...

N.O.P.E.

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Tim

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12

Thanks for the support that many have given to me on this forum. I am now on day 47 of my quit and wanted to update things for those who have been following. I have not taken Tabex in weeks and never really noticed much difference. I ordered another package of Tabex, but gave it to a co-worker as I did not feel I would need it. My sleeping has normalized for the most part although I do still have a bad night every now and then. I have gained about 18 pounds and am hungry much more often than I was before I quit. This was an expected side affect of quitting and I knew it in advance. I can't wait for the weather to break to allow me to get outside more and get this weight back to normal.

I am still experiencing cravings. The past several days have been about like the first couple of weeks for some reason. When I have been out in public, I have noticed numerous people whose clothes reek of smoke smell. I can't believe how bad that smell is getting to me now. Every time the cravings hit, I think about that bad smell and what people must have thought about me.

Best of luck to those who are considering quitting and believe me when I say "if I can do it, anyone can". You can do it if you truly want to and commit to it!

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 33

Hello NoRiskNoGain,

Was good to hear from you on my post , Happy to know your doing well with your quit . I am hitting the one month mark tomorrow , So feeling kinda proud of the fact I am doing this . I had tried to stop a few times in the past , my heart just wasn't in it then . I at one time enjoyed smoking . Young and Dumb . I made the choice to quit for me , Yes the wife wanting me to and friends and family is great support , but I believe it has to be something I want for myself . I quit smoking on Jan. 20th and very happy to have laid them down . The first week was killer , As I said in my post , like two different people living in one body and both wanting something different . One determined to never smoke again and the other willing to give most anything for just one more drag . it was crazy there for a day or two . Now though , One month and it is way so much easier . I still every once in a while have a urge but nothing like in the beginning . I truly believe it all comes down to really wanting it . It helps also to know there are others who are going through this also , Kinda like kindred spirits , and i come on here to talk and share my thoughts on this , haven't gotten very many replies so was good to hear from you . keep up the good work . and Congrats on the progress you have made this far .

Gadget044 / Billy H

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 796

Hey NoRiskNoGain,

It's good to hear that you are having a fairly easy go at this. Must be that great attitude you have! The sleepless nights will get better as time goes by, and then one day all of a sudden, you'll realize what a good nights sleep is all about.

I can't believe how much better my sleep is since I quit smoking.

It's also good the hear the cravings seem to be less each day, but keep your guard up. That old NicoDemon will try his best to catch you off guard.

Are you rewarding yourself for the great accomplishments you have made in your journey?

You're doing a great job, keep it up buddy and stay strong.

N.O.P.E.!

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Tim

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1140

Hello Norisknogain,

Sorry. I didn't see this one until now. I've been quit for a couple of years, so I don't check in as much anymore.

Congratulations on a successful first 9 days. So glad your method is working for you. And you are absolutely right that you have to do it for yourself and not anyone else. You will be so proud of yourself as time goes on. I still can get happy over quitting. It's a big accomplishment. Keep up the good work.

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9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12

I haven't posted for a while and there isn't much activity from responders, but I thought I would update my quit for those who are thinking about quitting and reading the posts, but not signed up yet. I am finishing off my ninth day and all is well. It has definitely gotten easier the past several days. My cravings are decreasing in number each day. All of the cravings have been very minor and go away within 5 seconds as I start thinking about something else right away. I do truly believe that the Tabex has been very helpful in the duration and number of cravings. My only side effect has been poor sleep at night, but After researching numerous sites on the Internet, I believe my sleeping problems are just due to quitting (not the Tabex). I tried quitting several years back and used a patch and could not sleep then either. I have slept better the past couple of nights though and hopefully will be back to normal by next week. I am really happy that this has been easier than I thought it would be. I realize that each persons situation is different, but I hope that those who are thinking about quitting to make sure they are ready and give it a try-if I can do it-anyone can??

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11216

Sounds like you are doing great Norisknogain!

It's clear you really want this and you are going to do what it takes to achieve this. How does it feel to be so in control now?

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12

Thanks for your support Tim. Today is the day-no more smoking! I have not had any issues this morning since I got up, just one minor craving, but I was so busy getting ready for work, that it went away almost immediately. I had another night of not being able to sleep well. I couldn't hardly go to sleep and once I did, woke up all throughout the night. I woke up well before my alarm clock went off. The sleep thing is really becoming aggravating. I remember the last time I tried to quit, a friend of mine gave me one of his nicotine patches to try. It must have been a high dosage (he was a chain smoker). When I did smoke while wearing the patch, it made me nauseated. I didn't sleep well for several nights. Back then, I was working 60+ hours per week and had to be at work @ 6:00 am. I couldn't afford not to sleep and went back to smoking after about a day and a half. I am in a different situation now and am not using any type of nicotine replacement. I will take a nap on my lunch break today and fight this thing.

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 796

Hey NoRiskNoGain,

I'm glad to hear that you're taking the plunge for no reason but for yourself. It's also good to hear that it's been easier than you thought it would. Sounds like you've got the right attitude to kick that Nico-Demons ash! That Tabex sounds like it has the same side effects that some other NRT does. I used the patch for the 1st month and learned after the first day to put the patch on in the morning, not at night. Once I did that the weird dreams stopped. I had to stop using the patch after a month since I started getting allergic reactions to them. By then I thought I had it under control.

Your sleep patterns will get better as time goes by, don't sweat it. There's a lot of changes you're going through quitting smoking and your body needs to readjust to the new changes and the new you. It's all for the better too.

Be sure and get plenty of rest, drink lots of fluids to help flush out the nicotine, and keep your guard up at all times.

Stay strong my friend.

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Tim

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12

Things seem to be going much better and easier than I expected. So far, I really think the Tabex is very effective. I was able to cut down to 6 smokes total yesterday. I even tempted myself by having a cocktail yesterday evening while cooking dinner thinking that I would want to smoke more, but I stayed the course only having a smoke at 6:00 PM, 7:30PM & 9:00 PM. My goal for today is down to three smokes. I have decided not to have a smoke this morning until the craving is too much. So far, I have had a few minor cravings, but they passed quickly. After the first day of taking Tabex, I did not sleep well at all on Monday night. Last night, I slept great (without any bad dreams) until 3:45 AM then I woke up wide eyes and bushy tailed and just laid there for several hours. I dozed off for maybe 10-20 minutes before my alarm went off. I am hoping this will pass soon, but I am going to deal with it for now.

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