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3rd day on Champix support

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sarah201416
sarah201416

I am on day 3 if taking Champix and wondered if anyone is at same point to share journey?

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  • philippina78653
    philippina78653 sarah201416

    Posted

    Hi Sarah201416

    how have you been doing with your quit.

    Please don't give up. You wont be sorry once you have achieved this.

    I have stopped 4 1/2years now and am very happy I did.

    It was only after being rushed to the ER with an oncoming stroke that I was so frightened after that, that I never smoked again.

    I had also been battling to stop and was part of many smoke forums that also encouraged me to stop, but to no avail. every time I would find myself cheating again.

    It was due to that lesson that I stopped.

    I smoked 2 packs a day = 40 cigs a day and I had been smoking for plus minus 25 years.

    Let me know how you are doing.

    Regards

     

    • sarah201416
      sarah201416 philippina78653

      Posted

      Wow well done you! Thanks for your message 😊 I am on day 6 and am def cutting down, my quit day is set for next Friday and I’m feeling determined to do it 

  • paddy59833
    paddy59833 sarah201416

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    Hi Sarah, I'm on day one!  I took them about 10 years ago and quit for almost 4 yrs but a change of job and I was having the odd one with a drink and you know where that goes. Not looking forward to the nightmares but hopefully it'll be worth it. How are you faring out?

    • sarah201416
      sarah201416 paddy59833

      Posted

      I know exactly how it goes, I have given up twice whilst pregnant and for a good time after then slipped back into the habit, I am determined to kick it for good! 

      Well done you for trying again 😊 so far not been too back, have been bit nauseous but I’m seeing that as a positive as making me not feel like smoking, I’m just hoping I don’t get anymore side effects when I start full dose on Sunday😫 

      I was told taking the second tablet early in evening can help with nightmares, might be worth trying if you haven’t already

    • paddy59833
      paddy59833 sarah201416

      Posted

      Yeah might be an idea to take the second pill in the afternoon. I remember it helps with the nausea if you drink a glass of water before and after taking the pill. Day 2 and I'm finding it's starting to work already, cigs are not tasting the same!

    • sarah201416
      sarah201416 paddy59833

      Posted

      I will try the glass of water thing, thanks. I’m on day 8 now, cutting down slowly, definitely not getting the feel good factor when I smoke it’s definitely more a habit now, quit day is nearing fast, need to be strong!
    • paddy59833
      paddy59833 sarah201416

      Posted

      I agree it is down to habit now. "Even thought I don't quiet feel like one, maybe I'll have one just in case I'm wrong" !!!  If I keep myself busy I can go for hours without one and I'm on the 0.5mg so I'm confident I'll crack it once I hit the 1.0mg. You are on full dose now right? Might be an idea to get a cheap low nic vape pen and ditch the cigs, you could then switch to a zero nic fluid for a further few days if needed just to ween off the habit. 

    • sarah201416
      sarah201416 paddy59833

      Posted

      How’s the quiting going? I am chuffed I have now managed 24hours with no smoking 😊

    • paddy59833
      paddy59833 sarah201416

      Posted

      Well done!!! I'm on day 12 and down to about 4 cigs a day.  Hoping to be free of them in a day or 2.  Hope you are still going strong. 

    • sarah201416
      sarah201416 paddy59833

      Posted

      Well done 😊 today is my 7th smoke free day 👏 I’m feeling great, had a couple of days where I was tempted but will power won the battle!  Stay strong, soon be smoke free

    • paddy59833
      paddy59833 sarah201416

      Posted

      Delighted for you, stay with it. I'm finally about 36 hrs free of the wicked weed!!  I keep a bottle of water with me, I find a swig helps whenever I get mind for a cig. But to be honest the craving is not very strong and disappears quickly.  Keep it up 🌈

    • sarah201416
      sarah201416 paddy59833

      Posted

      Hi Paddy

      I’m 29 days smoke free 😊 I still get the occasional fancy a cigarette but more out of habit than craving, but have resisted the temptation. How are you getting on? 

    • paddy59833
      paddy59833 sarah201416

      Posted

      Hi Sarah, so for so good. I'm about a month smoke free now. Like yourself I do get the odd mind to have one but thankfully it passed quickly. I'm still taking the 1mg twice a day. Hoping to get on the half dose next month. 

  • philippina78653
    philippina78653 sarah201416

    Posted

    Hi Sarah,

    keep going.

    you are doing just great.

    if you look back again 4 years would have  passed you by.

    Regards

    • sarah201416
      sarah201416 philippina78653

      Posted

      Thanks, I’m feeling determined,  I need to kick this habit, am prepared for the battle 😊

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