We Quit Cigarettes

[Kiki]

. UPDATED...March 2025 I'm still winning.
5 years

Me:


I decided last month that I was going to try to do something I've never done before, quit smoking.

I knew I couldn't do it on my own so I got some medicine called Chantix. I tried Chantix about 10 years ago but I did not take it for the correct amount of time...I quit smoking but started back up after 3 months. I also do not remember it being this hard to quit back then.

I've been so worried about the side effects (I had one bad side effects last time) that I was not thinking about how hard today was going to be.

I have been on the medicine for a week with no bothersome side effects...that I was a nervous wreck about.



I have not smoked today and I really don't want to but geez I want to.

 

[Kiki]

I think if I can just make it one full day without I'll be ok.
Is it bedtime yet?

 

[casportpony]

@Kiki, I am proud of you and here for you.

 

[Duck_life]

I wish you luck. Smoking isn't something I'd ever want to do, my parents did it (Mom continues) I begged my parents to quite, father did. It took him I think around 3 months to stop. He kept himself busy by doing the things he enjoys (Building, working in the yard, etc). He'd also chew on gum.

I hope you get through this.

 

[Matilda Belle]

Ah....addiction. I know it all too well. One day, one minute, at a time. It will get easier.

 

[sourland]

@Kiki - you can do it.
I quit drinking 27 years, 6 months, and 28 days ago - who's counting. Not easy, but I did it.
I quit nicotine addiction (chewing tobacco) 15 years ago = the most difficult thing I have ever done, but I did it.
My SIL used an online support group to help him stop using snuff. Perhaps one exists for smoking ?
I wish you success and am here for support in any that I can help.

 

[Matilda Belle]

I quit drinking 27 years, 6 months, and 28 days ago - who's counting. Not easy, but I did it.
I quit nicotine addiction (chewing tobacco) 15 years ago = the most difficult thing I have ever done, but I did it.

That's amazing. Not easy things to do!

 

[Kiki]

@Kiki - you can do it.
I quit drinking 27 years, 6 months, and 28 days ago - who's counting. Not easy, but I did it.
I quit nicotine addiction (chewing tobacco) 15 years ago = the most difficult thing I have ever done, but I did it.
My SIL used an online support group to help him stop using snuff. Perhaps one exists for smoking ?
I wish you success and am here for support in any that I can help.

I joined an online smoking thing...those nutters are strangers. I prefer BYC.

This is a ridiculous mind game...I keep telling myself I can do it.

 

[PirateGirl]

Anytime you think of smoking, get on BYC instead, replace one addiction with another. Maybe you need to visit the man for some balut eggs to hatch, that will keep your mind occupied. Hang in there. You can do this!

I don't know if Chantix is prescription or not, but I know some medications are prescription. I don't know the differences between them, maybe different/less side effects. If you have health insurance, it might be worth a visit to your doctor, or even just a call to the office. They should be able to set you up with a local support group or something. You need an accountabilibuddy! I'm familiar with some of the programs around here, but not by you. These programs wouldn't exist if quitting was easy.

 

[PirateGirl]

You can always chat with us if it keeps your head in a good place!

Help me figure out how I'm going to birth a human and brood chicks (I'm down to only 3 chickens) at the same time this spring. That's a project!