I am on day 3 if taking Champix and wondered if anyone is at same point to share journey?
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
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?
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
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
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!
Hi Sarah,
keep going.
you are doing just great.
if you look back again 4 years would have passed you by.
Regards
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!
Thanks, I’m feeling determined, I need to kick this habit, am prepared for the battle 😊
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.
How’s the quiting going? I am chuffed I have now managed 24hours with no smoking 😊
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.
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
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 🌈
Hi Sarah how are you getting on. I’m on day 5 of no smoking and day 15 of the pills. I have no urge to smoke and when I tried one 6 days ago it was vile, even the smell when my partner smokes. I feel better for it. My only complaint is, loss of appetite, and I’ve spent a week on the sofa with horrific nausea and sickness. Hope this goes soon as I don’t want to risk stopping the pills and wanting a fag. X
Hi Angela and welcome aboard. Plenty of food and lots of water around the time you take the pill will sort the nausea out. Don't stay on the sofa, get out for a walk, the fresh air will also help. Best of luck 🌈
Paddy.
Hi Angela welcome😊I hope u have managed to stick with the no smoking? Has the eating and drinking plenty with tablets helped? If not I was advised to try taking just half of tablet each time as some people can’t tolerate full dose, I have cut down to half morning and night and haven’t felt urge to smoke, now on 13th day of not smoking. Stick with it 😊
Hi paddy thanks for your reply. Well I’m now 2 weeks without the cigs, I’ve finally got energy back and can eat abs drink. I’m only on 1 pill a day as scared to feel so horrific again. But there are times when I think ooo a fag right now would be nice, think it’s the wanting to do it habit wise rather than craving.
Hi Sarah well done you. I’m 2 weeks smoke free now, don’t crave them but do fancy doing it occasionally. Habit I suppose!! It was certain times I enjoyed lighting up. I’m only taking 1 pill thou, too scared to feel so horrific again now I finally feel human xx
Hi Angela, GREAT to hear you're still in the fight. I'm 2 weeks Tomor! But yeah every now and then I do get the feeling I'm missing something especially if I have a can or 2 of beer. I'm picking up my next months supply Tomor. Expensive here in Ireland but it's definitely worth it. I treated myself to a motorcycle yesterday so I need to stay smoke free for a year at least to pay for that. Motivation!! Hope all is well with you.