Cinnbabe,
I believe there comes a time in everyone's quit (well, those who are using aids anyway)that we just feel like we are strong enough to go the rest of the way without the crutch.
There is danger in this thinking, because the aids are recommended for a particular duration for a reason...whether it's Chantix (my choice also), gum, patch, or something else. Stopping the treatment too early could have disastrous results.
If your doctor recommended (heaven forbid) chemo treatments, would you stop them early? Bad analogy, but the only one I can think of right now.
I did 2.5 months of the Chantix, skipped the last 2 weeks. It's all in how strong you feel, and how committed you are. I used the patch on my last quit, and thought I could be a "social smoker". We know that doesn't work, and I gave up the patch way too early.
Like I said, the duration is recommended for a reason. It increases your chance for success.
Good luck!!
Nance
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]2/14/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 101
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,030
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $489.85
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 14 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22