cathyo,
Didn't mean to imply you sounded depressed, sorry.
Just that you mentioned some difficulty sleeping somewhere in the post and having trouble to get motivated using your treadmill.
I talk about depression with smoke cessation because it is a common occurrence. Reading your post it sounds like you are handling things quite well.
My only intent here was to enforce getting into other activities such as you are doing, the exercise and healty habits as chicknoodle suggested to keep from getting into a depressed state. But...if it should happen (and it can creep in inciduously)...be prepared to ask for a Dr's help,...above all Keep the Quit.
Faithfreedom has told us what we need to know. She has successfully maintained her quit, and let go of the Chantix as well. She has also prepared us for what may come when we stop taking it.
"Thanks Faithfreedom"!
This is week 7 for me using the Chantix, and fortunately for me...there have been no interuptions in getting or using the med.
I did ask my Doctor what we would do if depression started when I completed the course, and he said we would talk about it if...it happened then.
Like 2-Tone said...Spring is right around the corner..and we will worry about it then. I live in the country with a beautiful spot for a garden...and I intend to make good use of it. The badly needed exercise I am lacking now will end, and if any depression comes along...I feel pretty confident that the garden work will put an end to that as well.
what makes me so happy about the Chantix is the effect it has had on stopping the horrible intensity of craving...
and yes...I may have a craving...but I now know that emotional triggers are the culprits that I have used cigarrettes to deal with them...and the cravings are just not that bad (like I have experienced in the past using other things or nothing)
When I stop the Chantix...I will be OK...I know it
I think all of us will Cathyo
:)auntdeb
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 37
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,871
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $175.75
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46
