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Post by strat-0 on Mar 29, 2008 1:28:46 GMT -5
Oh, and I meant the Chantix is a six week course, sorry about the mental moment there.
And Don, that Dennis Leary bit is classic!
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Post by rocknroller on Apr 4, 2008 20:13:33 GMT -5
Well Sunday is the first day without a cigarette. I'll have been on the Chantix for 2 weeks then. So far I have noticed the following Chantix effects:
1. Have gone from 2 packs a day to 1 pack.
2. Usually smoke only 1/2 the cigarette.
3. No "rush" from the first morning cigarette.
4. No "immediate" 2nd morning smoke after the first smoke.
5. Wild, Bizarre, Vivid, WEIRD FUCKIN' DREAMS! I always remember them to after I awaken which is uncommon.
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Post by Ampage on Apr 4, 2008 20:30:14 GMT -5
2 PACKS A DAY?  ?? What do you do for a living? How do you have the time? |
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Post by strat-0 on Apr 5, 2008 1:36:04 GMT -5
Good for you, Pat. And Amp, I was smoking two packs and maybe a little better before I quit. Time is no problem, and neither is money, when you're an addict.
I had strange and vivid dreams too, Pat. And I can affirm your other observations. The thing is, you just don't get the lift out of the cigs anymore, so it's sort of like, "why the fuck am I doing this, anyway?"
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Post by strat-0 on Apr 26, 2008 3:31:15 GMT -5
One year ago yesterday since my last cig (or any kind of nicotine). I feel a lot better, but I sure would love one right now!
I also weigh more than I ever have in my life: over 150 lbs! I never weighed more than 135 to 140 in my life! This is depressing! I have simultaneously grown a noticeable middle-age paunch since quitting! I'm going on the first diet of my life! Yikes! I've got to get more active again!
Still, it's nice to breathe easier.
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Post by rocknroller on Apr 26, 2008 9:56:15 GMT -5
Congrat's Strat. A year wow. I still have not given up the cig's.  I've been on chantix 5 weeks now and am still smoking. The two times I quit successfully for 6 months each time, I used nicotine gum the first 6 weeks or so then switched to regular gum. May have to go that route again if the Chantix won't work. I'm committed though to at least two months on the chantix. |
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Post by Ayinger on Apr 26, 2008 21:00:01 GMT -5
One year ago yesterday since my last cig (or any kind of nicotine). I feel a lot better, but I sure would love one right now! I also weigh more than I ever have in my life: over 150 lbs! I never weighed more than 135 to 140 in my life! This is depressing! I have simultaneously grown a noticeable middle-age paunch since quitting! I'm going on the first diet of my life! Yikes! I've got to get more active again! Still, it's nice to breathe easier. REALLY big congrats on beatin' back the demon Jeff! And Pat, hang in there with it as you can --- I gotta believe it's a combo of mind, will and spirit that has to come together at the right time....here's hopes that your's is just around the corner. Seriously! Least you posted of some cutbacks and for what it's worth, those are good steps in the right direction. One thing to look at is the cash for a box 0'fags can now go towards another gallon of gasoline..... On a coincidence note, I just heard 2 days ago from a life-long friend who recently quit and has the same weight gain experience AND discovered to now be diabetic as well. |
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Post by strat-0 on Apr 27, 2008 1:46:07 GMT -5
Thanks, Don! I'm working on fighting the shape/weight change, but also coming to grips with the fact that I'm well into my forties by now! Some of that change is just natural. Sux, too. But I'm going to slim down for sure!  Pat, if you're still taking the Chantix, I hope you'll allow it to run its course. The thing is, as you continue on it, you get less of a boost out of smoking a cigarette, as it blocks the nicotine receptors from sending or receiving pleasure signals in your brain. Or something like that. So, it's like spending the money and going through the trouble and all the negative affects of smoking without any benefit. Best of luck, at any rate: I was a hopeless case, and it seemingly worked for me. I'd still love a smoke right now... even a fucking cigar, or maybe a chew or a piece of gum. But I'm going to decline for the present. |
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Post by KooL on May 9, 2008 15:59:40 GMT -5
I haven't had a smoke in a week now. A health related issue made me give quitting another shot. No patches, no gum, no bullshit, just sheer willpower will get is getting me through this. I think this just might be it. I'm tired of the fucking thing, I'm sick of smokers too. The whole thing is just pointless. I also hate the fact that an addiction of any sort has me by the balls. No thanks. Go fuck yourself Philip Morris.
/end rant. If I end up eating my words some day, I am scum.
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Post by strat-0 on May 9, 2008 19:51:21 GMT -5
Best of luck, Kool! That's a hard way to do it, but I guess it's the right way for some people --maybe you too. But it sounds like you (like me) just got sick of the whole damn thing. Especially being ruled by the addiction (which costs much, gives nothing in return, and kills you). And if you "end up eating your words someday" -- just try again after a bit!
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Post by KooL on May 9, 2008 19:55:53 GMT -5
I'm drinking a nice cuppa hot chocolate as we speak and I don't have the urge to have a smoke, which is great cause normally I'd feel the urge to light up with whatever I'm drinking. Including plain ol' milk.
I wouldn't mind an ice cream now though. Weight gain is definitely something that troubles me. But I'm hoping it'll only be for the first few months when I desperately need something to with my hands. Maybe I'll just buy me some worry beads.
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Post by strat-0 on May 9, 2008 20:06:53 GMT -5
Damn, I was gonna suggest we open a chat, since we're both on now (and invite Phil too) but it's broke.
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Post by phil on May 9, 2008 20:31:49 GMT -5
Pass the water pipe and let's giggle ... ;D
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Post by phil on May 9, 2008 21:02:17 GMT -5
ÔÔPS! Forget the pipe ...
Let's bake a large batch of Wacky Brownies!
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Post by strat-0 on May 9, 2008 23:00:06 GMT -5
I'm for that. I just ate an entire solid chocolate Easter Bunny. It was delicious. *burp*
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I've been on chantix 5 weeks now and am still smoking. The two times I quit successfully for 6 months each time, I used nicotine gum the first 6 weeks or so then switched to regular gum. 
