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Quit with Chantix on Nov 6 but having a hard time now

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1140

Hi Buffy,

Just remember that those "cravings" are mental and not physical at this point. Also, it can be helpful to really sit with that feeling called a "craving". In my case, I found that it was usually some type of anxiety or boredom. I would sometimes sit with those feelings, notice how they felt in my body, describe them to myself, etc. while practicing deep breathing. What I found was that by embracing the feeling and continuing to breathe, I was able to let the feeling pass on without lighting up. ....That exercise may be worth a try, since you already have 6 whole weeks under your belt and don't want to risk starting all over again.

Hang in there, and let us know how you are doing.

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9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11216

Hi Buffy,

I am sorry to hear you are experiencing strong cravings. Use the program as a resource - the more information you gain, the better able you will be to manage cravings.

How are you feeling today?

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 796

Hi Buffy,

Congratulations for not putting all those poisons in your lungs for over 6 weeks now. You should be proud of yourself.

So now you've been nicotine free for 2 weeks since stopping Chantix and it's starting to get to you? Nicotine is a nasty drug isn't it? Have you went through the program at the top of the page yet? It can help you on your journey, along with reading and learning as much as you can in the forums. Don't let the urges wear you down. Get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids. Your body is in the process of healing itself after all these years of being poisoned. You should have all of the nicotine out of your system by now. The physical part is over. Time to celebrate!

Now it's all mental. Quitting is 10% physical and 90% mental. You need to take your mind off of smoking. Maybe you need something to fiddle with to keep your hands busy. Maybe you need to change your routine to keep your mind busy too. Whatever you do, please don't give in to the urge. You don't want to go through this all over again do you? Yes it can be tough, but the reward is awesome in the long run! When you get an urge log on and leave a message. By the time your done the urge should be gone. You can do this if you really put your mind to it. I think I can......I think I can......I know I can....I know I can!

Hang in there, it will get easier as time goes by. I wish you the best.

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Tim

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1

Jan 6 I will have stopped smoking for 2 months. I weaned myself off Chantix 2 weeks ago. My problem is that my cravings are growing stronger each day. I bet I think about having a cigarette 50 times a day. It is wearing me down. I almost stopped today to buy a pack but decided to try to wait one more hour. Don't think I can hold out much longer.

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