Finished my first week on Chantix, and am smoking less that half of

[SeattleGirl]

what I was smoking before! :bounce: :bounce:

I've had some nausea (one of the possible side effects), so got something for that, and make sure I eat first.

IT'S WORKING, FOLKS!!!! IT'S WORKING!!!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[Tikki]

1. Excellent.....

Very, very soon you will be a nonsmoker.

Tikki

[SeattleGirl]

2. Thanks, Tikki!

The bestest thing is that I'm not going through anxiety, nor have I turned into a total bitch!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. My dear SeattleGirl!

What great news, sweetie!

You are to be congratulated!

Just think...

Less money spent for those evil things...

And your health will improve enormously!

:yourock:

[SeattleGirl]

4. Thank you, Peggy!

Means a LOT to have you on my side, cheering me on!! :loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Well, now, you know I'm here for you...

Just as you've been here for me as well...

Thank you for saying that...

Today has been less than perfect for me, and you just gave me a much-needed boost!

:loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[SeattleGirl]

6. I'm so glad.

Whatever has you down, I hope you feel better soon. :loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[bluesbassman]

7. Glad to hear the news SG!

Keep up the good work and you'll be smoke free before you know it.

BTW, you know why I like to use your initials? They remind me of one of my favorite guitars! :)

[SeattleGirl]

8. Thank you!

For both the support, and the guitar reference!

[marzipanni]

9. That is super!

Put all those saved dollahs in a piggy bank and soon you'll have enough for something that you'd like much better than stinky old butts!
My hubby 'kicked butt' with Chantix, too. It worked very well, and he was entertained by the vivid dreams.
:thumsup:

[SeattleGirl]

10. Congrats to your husband!

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

And thank you!

[applegrove]

11. I quit successfully on Chantix. I'm 3 months quit and it was never easier. I just

go for a little walk when I feel a crave. YOU CAN DO IT. Try logging onto the quitnet.com too. They have a chat room there and forums for people in the midst of quitting smoking and it is a great place to go when you have a crave. Keeps your fingers busy.

[SeattleGirl]

18. Will definitely check the site out.

Thanks, applegrove.

[KitchenWitch]

12. That is great news!

I am so glad it is working.

:hug:

[SeattleGirl]

19. Thanks, Kitchey!

:hug:

[MsTryska]

13. Congrats, BUT.....

be careful with the chantix:

http://nymag.com/news/features/43892/

[SeattleGirl]

20. I am aware of the possible side effects. Both my doctor and the

pharmicist went over them with me.

So far, the only one I've experienced is nausea, and so I now take some Dramamine along with the Chantix, and no more nausea.

:hi:

[lost-in-nj]

14. YEAH!!!

as an ex smoker (17 months) I can tell you that you will feel
GREAT!!!

Keep it up!!!!!


and CONGRATS


:hi:


lost

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

[SeattleGirl]

21. Congrats to YOU!

That's great!

:hi:

[NJmaverick]

15. Good for you! Keep up the good work!

your lungs and body will thank you.

[SeattleGirl]

22. Thanks, nomad

I'm sure they will!

:hi:

[lifesbeautifulmagic]

16. That is fantastic

glad to hear it is working, i have been thinking of trying it myself.

[SeattleGirl]

23. Let us know if you do.

:hi:

[southpaw]

17. Way to go!

Nicotine addiction sucks monkey shit! Kick its ASS!!!

[SeattleGirl]

24. It sure does!

I used to work with addicts of other drugs, and they ALL said that quitting smoking was so much harder then even quitting herion, cocaine, prescription drugs, etc.

The tobacco companies load cigarettes up with so many additives, it makes it very difficult to quit for most people.

[Roon]

25. It's so nice to be a non-smoker

I quit three years ago after smoking for 20 years. Group and the patch helped me a LOT! It's nice not having to pack up your cigarettes when you hit the streets. It's nice not having people hassle you for a cigarette at the bus stop. It's nice not running out of money and having no cigarettes left.

Keep it up girl..let me tell you, it's SOOOOOOOOOOOO worth it!! Soon you will be like me. It is like when I was a kid being around adults that smoke...I don't even notice the smokers now.

The worst part about quitting smoking is the dreams you have. You are always dreaming that you are smoking and then you get mad at yourself for picking up the habit again. Then you wake up and are relieved that you really didn't light up.

I know it may sound cheesy, but this webpage helped me a lot when i quit
http://quitsmoking.about.com/od/cravingsandurges/a/101thingstodo.htm

[SeattleGirl]

27. Nothin' cheesy about that website, Roon.

I appreciate the link.

And congrats to you for being smoke-free for three years! :toast:

[Roon]

29. Thanks! eom

[Rabrrrrrr]

26. Good. Good! Everything is going as you have foreseen it.

[SeattleGirl]

28. LOL!

That ought to scare the smoke right outta me!

[SPKrazy]

30. Check your household

is everyone besides you still alive?

Seriously be careful with that, I had a friend who took it and became very suicidal and it was strange because he knew it was the Chantix making him feel that way, he just didn't care about anything anymore while he took it. He took it a month and then got off of it.

Good luck Sis!

:hug:

[SeattleGirl]

32. Everyone is alive and well here, bro.

My mood has been fine.

And thanks for the good wishes. :hug:

[BrotherBuzz]

31. Enjoy your dreams....

I mean, embrace them. Some Carl Jung might might be needed to help interpret some of them, but all the dreams are good in a positive or a bizarre sort of way. Enjoy having those shackles released! Enjoy life.

[SeattleGirl]

34. I HAVE been having some interesting dreams of late.

They're actually more like epic films. Mostly, I wake up shaking my head, and laughing at the absurdity of them.

[BrotherBuzz]

36. Cool! Just go with the flow and trust yourself

If I didn't know better, I'd say Federico Fellini's films were inspired by Chantix.

[malta blue]

33. That is terrific Seattle Girl!

Keep up the good work :toast:

[SeattleGirl]

35. Thanks!

:toast: