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11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 153

With every attempt at quiting Dolly you will become more self-aware as to what worked for you and what didn't. As long as you continue to have the desire to be a non-smoker you will eventually succeed. As Sparky said, we've all been where you are and totally understand what you're going through. I went through the sppression as well but more so overwhelming bouts of anxiety. Both the anxiety and the depression should lift as you work through the addiction. Remember that this is a very powerful eddiction physically and psychologically so don't beat yourself up for relapsing. just get back on the wagon and keep trying. You're already a success for making the difficult decision to quit. Keep posting, reading and learning.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3307

I so understand where you are at. I could never understand how everyone was quitting and staying that way and I could not. They kept telling me not to give up. As long as you keep trying you are getting closer to that final quit. No one can take away from you those days that you didn't smoke. Now think how you felt when you not smoking. Were you breathing easier? Was your sleeping getting better? Did food taste better? Did you smell better? Did you feel a sense of freedom? I can and could answer yes to all those questions. But when I smoked I could answer NO to all of them.

I reposted an old post from Duffis find it and read it. Write down reasons to quit and carry that list with you. And always remember one puff puts you right back to being a smoker again.

Keep the Quit

Sparky

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6

I started again last night. I have 15 left and hope to smoke them and quit again. This really is a vicious circle. I am trying but I seem to have no willpower at all. Thank you everyone for your advice. Where should I go from here? I really want to be a non smoker. It's so difficult. You have all done great...I would love to be where you are

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3307

I don't know what is so funny, please explain.

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Sparky

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 361

LOL

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3307

Dolly,

Do not put yourself down for smoking. I can not tell you how many times I have tried. There were time I had a great quit going and then lost it and felt like I let everyone down. First of all smoking is an addiction and you need to own that. I hated the thought of that so much. Then my life took a turn and left this site and my quit. I am back now because there is no place like SSC. My friends that were here when I was don't come around here much anymore, but they know of my quit and all supporting me. I have posted some old post that were helpful me, read them.

Before you pick up the next cigarette come here and post, then wait until you receive three responses. Then if you still want to smoke go ahead, but really ask yourself if it is worth it. I always told myself one puff won't hurt. That is insanity because I have done that over and over and over. I want to be smoke free and sane.

Keep coming back and keep posting no matter what it is. Let us help you and by helping you you are helping us.

Keep the Quit

Sparky

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Dolly,

Welcome and please use the great advice posted to help you!

Be proactive about your quit!

Be prepared

Be open

Be ready to read

Be ready for anything

By choosing the program and reading through all the helpful tips and tools, you will gain a better understanding of this addiction and how to combat it.

Posting often can be therapeutic and helpful. The members have been there and can share their amazing and knowledgeable experiences with you.

You can do this!

Josie, Health Educator

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 115

Hi Dollyspringsteen Your tale is familiar to me. You have come to the right place for support, stay with us. I also used Champix for about six weeks, when I started feeling depressed after three weeks I halved the dose because I was so desperate to have all the support i could get. Eventually when rock bottom I stopped using it. As such I am now on some treatment for depression. The one thing I have learned from this experience is not to blame the Champix because it seems like a miracle that I have stopped smoking after fifty years and twenty attempts. I was determined during this quit that once I started I must never have another smoke again. Therefore, I was not going to allow the depression to be a reason for me to start smoking again. You clearly have the motivation by coming to this site after just two weeks back on the cigs. You have done it once and you can do it again, this next time just try to take it one day at a time. There are people on here far more eloquent than me so please keep coming back reading and learning from them. I am just eleven weeks in and taking pleasure in every day that I keep to my promise. I will not smoke today and on Monday I start week twelve. Join us in the ride, we CAN DO THIS! One day at a time Viv

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11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 361

Sorry for my bad English .

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 361

Hi,
I was just like you try everything to quit ,started with the gum end with Tramdoll

you can say nothing work for me and then I quit cold turkey and I will be one years smoke free this May 2013.after about 3years of fear of quitting I will pum thread call 6 dayz for you hope you see how I was before quit and after I quit ,there is light at the end of the tunnel of cores and you gonna feel it with time,you didn't have to quit cold turkey like me but if you gonna use anything to quit this time I hope you look to your quit as matter of To be Or not To be ,in the end read post post often and I wish you well..

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