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Old habits die hard. And this habit is an addiction, so it is going to kick and scream on its way to the grave. I used chantix too, and found it to ease the withdrawals quit a bit. But I still experienced a lot of the physical symptoms, and of course the psychological ones, too.
Some, probably most, people might tell you to throw those cigarettes away, and I would, too, if they continue to be out and a temptation. But, I had three packs of cigarettes left when I quit and didn't throw them away. I got satisfaction in knowing they were there and I never once had a puff. It proved to me that I was more determined to quit than the addiction was strong. I'm sure one of the reasons I didn't throw them away originally was because some part of my mind was "saving" them in case I wasn't successful. But after about a week, I realized I wasn't ever going to smoke them, so I gave them away, one by one, to my son, who still smokes.
I wish you the best in your quit. You can do this. Just watch the "accidental" puffs. If you're not going to throw away the cigarettes, it might be a good idea to put them away some place so you don't light any more unconsciously.
Post often, read more, drink plenty of water, and pamper yourself. Plenty of people here to help should you need it.
-aloha
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 111
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,440
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $754.80
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26
