Howdy folks, I have been on here before. I have quit many times in the past. The most recent before this quit was back in October 2005. I was on Wellbutrin then, but I never really got the foul taste you are supposed to get. I lost my apartment, and had to move home to the "P's". I never really quit either. Well, now I want to join the Army. I have to be able to run. To run I need clear, clean, healthy lungs and organs. So, I went to my new family doctor. He introduced me to my new best friend. His name is Wellbutrin. I was to smoke and take these pills every day. Then on day seven I was supposed to quit. I was also supposed to get a bad taste in my mouth when I smoked. Well, it worked. It worked so well, that on day 8 of smoking and taking the meds, that it tasted like burnt up cat poo. So, I gave away my smokes and lighter to my co-workers. I have been smoke free for 9 days now. I have hocked up not brown, but black crud. Everytime I clear my throat, more comes up. My nasal cavities are still clogged though. I would love to be able to breathe at night without having to take an AlegraD. I know it may be months before I stop hacking up my lungs. I know I may have irreversible allergy symptoms. Oh well! At least, I won't be smoking. I haven't really had the severe withdrawal. I haven't had the sweating DT's. But, more recently, I have been getting light-headed, and dizzy. I have also started wondering why I quit. But then it goes away and I rejoice at the conquering of the craving. I am tired of quitting only to take up the foul nasty habit again. My boss smokes and she walked about 10 feet away from me and whew! Holy Cow! Did she ever stink. I promised myself that no matter what happens with my life and my dream of being in the Army, I WILL NEVER EVER EVER PICK UP AND LIGHT UP ANOTHER CIGARETTE OR TOBACCO PRODUCT AGAIN! Thanks for readin' and supportin' Stubborn as an, ArmyMule [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/6/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 9 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 136 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $32.13 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 25

Excellent stuff!!9 days great achievment keep it up.Clear lungs here you come.You can do it .Lots of support here. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 14 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 356 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �56 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49

Hi, ArmyMule. Congratulations on your 9 days quit. That's a fantastic accomplishment. I'm familiar with Wellbutrin, too. Like Ladybugg, I owe my quit to him, too. We were only together the first month, but I don't think I'd have started without him and the SSC. He never gave cigs the nasty taste (my doc said only a few have that), but I think he did keep my cravings down. Just think, you used to smell just like your boss! :gasp: Keep up the good quit, ArmyMule. Stay stubborn. :) Shevie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 296 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,929 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1124.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 55 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48

congratulations on a GREAT decsion. Quitting is the best thing you will ever do for you. Read and post here all you can, the support is awesome!! Reward yourself for your milestones, even if its just a small one, you are worth it!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/21/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 328 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,567 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2460 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 42 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 42

Hello Armymule! Welcome back! and hello again to you too, Wellbutrin! Yes, we've met before. In fact, we were pretty good friends once. You see, he helped me out of a bit of a jam once. He probably even helped save my life. I owe him alot. I hope he'll help you, too! In the meantime, look around the SSC. work through the program tools there on the left...if ya haven't already. Come here anytime you need...either to receive or to give support. Read alot and post alot. With all these great new friends, you definately don't need your old enemy! ;) Congrats on your 9 smoke-free days! Stay stubborn and stay quit! [color=Purple]~lbugg~[/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/17/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 363 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 19,241 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2395.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 35 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 52

Army, Welcome to our support community. 9 days is awesome! Take a look at our site and the tools. They will help you with through strong craves and temptations. Quitting is a long process, not a quick one. A person's brain and body organs undergo gradual change, from detoxing right through to forgetting you ever smoked, if such a thing is possible. As time passes, the cravings diminish in intensity and frequency, until the urge to give in is no longer a problem. That takes months for most people. The headstrong and determined ones seem to have less of a battle, though they too have temptations to overcome. Your symptoms will lessen as well and you soon notice the positive effects. Post with us often and let us know if we can help, Josie ______________________ The SSC Support Team.