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Help, 37 days and my withdrawls are getting seriously bad!


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Hope you made it. It takes a week for Chantix to start working. I took it for 3 weeks befor I quit. I have tried all the other NRT and I think no matter what we have to do it on our own. If we go cold turkey or use some drug. I fell like I have gone cold turkey. But I don't know yet until I stop takeing the Chantix. But it is differant than Nicotine replacement. This site saved me from a relapes today. Hope you make the tranfer to Chantix. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/23/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 12 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 517 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $84 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55
18 years ago 0 42 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thanks for all the great advice. Guess I just got so overwhelmed with the withdrawl that I simply blanked out all the good advice here. I do have anti-anxiety medication. I also took up crocheting again just as a distraction which worked really well. Also, I think I am stressing because I have to go back to work soon. Not looking forward to that. I will try the 7mg again tomorrow. If I have problems again I will post a reminder note next to my chair, so, if I do blank it out again, it will remind me. Thanks everyone for all the great advice! I know I can do it!! ;) Sue [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 37 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 948 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $138.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26
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18 years ago 0 42 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I downgraded to the 7 MG patch and the withdrawls came back with a vengeance. Turned into a serious b--ch! :quest: I tried the deep breathing and it worked for about 5 minutes. I ended up putting 2 7mg patches on just to avoid! Any other suggestions? Sue [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 37 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 943 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $138.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 26 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17
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18 years ago 0 42 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Well, it's day 39 and I still have not smoked! Guess that's a good sign. I started a new medication today called chantix. I am hoping that it will help me eliminate the patch all together. I am still having urges which tells me that I am still addicted to the nicomonster. It is getting better though. I am taking everyone's advice and staying busy with my crocheting and also doing a lot of running around during the day. It all serves as a distraction and definately helps. Also found out today that I don't have to go back to work for at least another month. That's a huge relief! I am working hard to get through this latest bad patch and have absolute confidence that I can make it through! Thanks to all who have posted here, it is really helping me a lot! Sue [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 39 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 993 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $146.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0
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18 years ago 0 42 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Trisha, It's nice to know that I am not alone in this. Tomorrow I am going to start a new medication called Chantix. My doctor wrote a script for me today. It's brand new on the market and is not nicotine replacement. I sure hope it works for me. I have been a little better today but not out of the woods yet. I will let you know how it works. Thanks for being there for me. Really appreciate it. Sue [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 38 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 969 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $142.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16
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18 years ago 0 42 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Trailbum, Just to let you know that I am doing great now. I have come off the patch and am taking just Chantix. It seems to be working good for me after 8 days on it. Of course, I have been off cigarettes for 46 days now so that is really helping I am sure. Either way, no more nicodemon! I never thought I would ever get through this and I am still amazed that I have no real urges anymore. First thing in the morning was the toughest part of my quit. Anyway, thank you so much for your support. I know we can do this! :) Sue [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 46 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,166 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $172.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40
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18 years ago 0 117 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Lady- We have the same quit date!!! I also for some reason the last few days have had a hard time, you think it would be better. When I first quit I was coughing, sore throat and there was no way I could think of a smoke. Now I am feeling better...... I crave. I will not smoke but just wanted to let you know you are not alone. This will pass, we can do this!!! Keep reminding ourselves the benefits from quitting!!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 38 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 959 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $133 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 8 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7
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hi ladyarwen....i know how you're feeling, I went down to the 7mg patch a couple days ago. I didn't have a hard time at all with the change from 21 to 14 but i'm seriously wanting to smoke right now and feeling dizzy and spacey like i did when i first quit. Went for a walk, chewed on a straw (haven't done that in weeks) nothing seems to be working, soon it will be time to go to bed just to forget about it [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 47 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,339 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $184.24 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 59
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Sue; I don't have anything to offer as I wasn't a patch user, but please hang in there. We're pulling for you! Ericon [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/18/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 41 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,463 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $297.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45
18 years ago 0 3131 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
LadyArwen, I found the hardest was 21mg to 14, second time I went down wasn't so bad, 7mg to nothing was a breeze, compared and I had a prescription for it for 4 weeks and took it off after 2 weeks and it was fine, since then freedom and loving it. My prescription was for 4 weeks on 14 mg maybe you're going too fast. Keep it on at 14 a little longer and then when it's time take the plunge and don't look back. You can do it, it gets better :)marie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 106 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,601 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $424 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 14 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 55 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26

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