Thanks for starting this week Andy.
How is everyone doing so far? I've been busy here. DH is gone this week and the kids are doing alright with it. He goes so often now that they really only get upset the first day he's gone. My only problem is that it cuts into my training time. Not a big deal if I wasn't training for a marathon.

We are headed back stateside in about 3 or 4 weeks. Can't wait!! It will be nice to see family for a little while. Then when I get my fill, we head out and do our marathon. Perfect timing! My sister and family are coming out to stay with us at the marathon. She is a smoker. Not that I'd smoke before the race but I can almost guarantee afterwards I'll want one. Being surrounded by runners will help me not smoke. The stares and glares I am imagining are already making me feel guilty about even thinking about a cigarette!

Keep up the good work everyone! We all know how rough this time of year is. Just think of all the new people ready to join us January 1. We have to be ready for them. We can show them how it's done!



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Hey all!

I just took my first 1mg "morning" pill of chantix (this is day 8). My quit day was today, but I actually quit on Tuesday because this stuff really works, the few cigarettes I tried to smoke were disgusting. So, I think I am doing pretty well, just keeping busy and trying not to think about it.

It's pretty shocking how fast this chantix works. I thought there would be a bit of a grace period where I could enjoy a few more puffs...........nope

Good luck to all of you!

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I got a really bad cold and couldn't smoke because I was hacking my head off. It was then that I decided it was time to quit cold turkey. I figured that I hadn't smoked for a week and it would be easier than trying to quit when I was healthy. Friday will be week 4 without the cigs. After I was feeling better I started the C25K again and I'm in week 2.

There have been a couple of times that I have wanted to light up but I got through them and it was worth it. It is weird because I went to a bar on Thanksgiving with a friend and I thought that it would be really hard not to smoke. I was actually disgusted by all of the smoke and had no desire to have one and the second hand smoke made me feel a bit ill.

My friend who just finished C25K is going to quit after the holidays. We were talking about making a list of the reasons why smoking is bad for us personally. Anytime we want to smoke we could pull out the list. I was also thinking of getting a picture of myself smoking to reference as well. I looked pretty silly with that thing hanging out of my mouth.

Good luck to everyone here.

Hi everybody. I've been lurking but not posting because I had a bad weekend (i.e. smoked numerous ciggs). That being said, I have new resolve (again). I got a scipt for chatnix and started it yesterday. I want to thank you all because you inspired me to try this medication. I am SUCH a relapser and I want off for good. None of this 5 days off, 2 on, 10 off, 1 one nonsense. GET ME OFF THE NICOTINE!!! I gladly welcome any advice on handling the meds. The side effects sound pretty scary! You guys get the bad dreams and nausea? I'll keep you posted on my progress.

with chantix, just make sure you eat before you take it. it helps. i have not had bad dreams, just very active dreaming which has made me have some sleep problems. but at the end of the day, it is very worth it. i will gladly take a few short term things for a life time of not smoking.

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Now that's what I"m talkin about. It is GREAT to see what results people are getting. EX-SMOKERS of the world unite!!

sully702: I totally agree!! Let' keep this thing going. I"m amazed at what a little support does to help the cause.

detroittrader: I had the same thing happen when I quit. Thought I'd have a few more to wind down but they were disgusting!! 3 + mos. and I'm not looking back!!

drayz: Congrats!!! It gets easier.

layla: week 4 is awesome!! Keep up the good work

cajun: You picked an awesome date to quit!! ( my b-day )
Good for you!

fragileknees: Nothing wrong with lurking, congrats on the quitting. as you can see, you arent alone in this, so keep it up and post often, let us know if we can help.:-)

nychick: Thanks for the encouraging words!

Great job everyone!

Andy

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Good luck to everyone!!!!!!!! I quit in '93.