Ok... just came in from a nice hike up the canyon. It's f'n hot out there...
Physically, I feel ok. No nausea or feeling drugged. Actually just as I'm typing this I do feel a little lethargic. But mostly I am feeling anxiety. I know where it's coming from ~ and there's not much I can do about it. In the past I would be out on my balcony every hour for a smoke...writing in my journal, etc... But I cant let that happen this time. I cant let anxiety do me in. I just need to take a deep breath and focus my thoughts on something other than the source of my anxiety. It's just not worth it.
More Later
Friday, August 31, 2007
No-Smoking DAY 2
Today is day 2 without smoking. It's 9:30am... had some toast, took my Chantix, headed out for a hike up Runyon Canyon.
Yesterday was great...let's hope today does not provide any obstacles or overwhelming cravings!
TGIF :)
Yesterday was great...let's hope today does not provide any obstacles or overwhelming cravings!
TGIF :)
Thursday, August 30, 2007
The Official Quit Day
Today is Thursday, August 30th ... my first complete day with no cigarettes!!!!! It's 9pm and Im doing just fine. Pretty uneventful actually. I have had a couple of moments today when I thought about smoking... but, I think it's just because I've been home for a few hours by myself and, in the not so distant past, this is the time when I did most of my smoking. It is not unusual for me to make it through the day without a cigarette ~ but, I would make up for it between the hours of 6pm and whenever I ended up falling asleep. It feels really wierd to not be DYING for a smoke. I know I keep saying that... but honestly, I am pretty amazed at how little I think about smoking ~ Really!
The biggest craving comes after a meal and even then it passes in a mater of minutes (maybe even seconds). Also, I have been working on not eating until I am FULL in an attempt to bypass that urge to relieve the fullness wih a smoke. It seems to help. For dinner I made a spinach salad with apples, raisens, and sliced almonds... I was content after eating it... but not STUFFED. I also went to the grocery store today and stocked up on fruit (dried and fresh), raw almonds, herbal tea, hummus, etc... healthy snacks to sustain me between the small meals.
It's pretty amazing how changing one aspect of your life for the better starts to affect the other aspects of your life. Deciding to quit smoking has lead me to focus on eating healthier, working out harder, and I haven't had an adult beverage in over a week. It's seems like the healthy lifestyle I am attempting to gain in not smoking, has bled through to other areas of my health. Yeah! Another thing to be excited about :)
This weekend will be interesting... Girls Night Out is in the making ~ Hollywood bar scene, cocktails, and patios reserved for smokers ... not to mention all of my girlfriends smoke... Argh!
I can do this though ~ I know it!
The biggest craving comes after a meal and even then it passes in a mater of minutes (maybe even seconds). Also, I have been working on not eating until I am FULL in an attempt to bypass that urge to relieve the fullness wih a smoke. It seems to help. For dinner I made a spinach salad with apples, raisens, and sliced almonds... I was content after eating it... but not STUFFED. I also went to the grocery store today and stocked up on fruit (dried and fresh), raw almonds, herbal tea, hummus, etc... healthy snacks to sustain me between the small meals.
It's pretty amazing how changing one aspect of your life for the better starts to affect the other aspects of your life. Deciding to quit smoking has lead me to focus on eating healthier, working out harder, and I haven't had an adult beverage in over a week. It's seems like the healthy lifestyle I am attempting to gain in not smoking, has bled through to other areas of my health. Yeah! Another thing to be excited about :)
This weekend will be interesting... Girls Night Out is in the making ~ Hollywood bar scene, cocktails, and patios reserved for smokers ... not to mention all of my girlfriends smoke... Argh!
I can do this though ~ I know it!
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Chantix Day 8
Today is the last day that I am free to smoke. However, I ran out of cigarettes 4-5 days ago and have yet to buy a pack. Wont do it. I am having a craving right now. Just ate a BIG bowl of cereal, and that full feeling in my stomach usually makes me run for a smoke. So instead of heading over to the neighbors and bumming one, I am choosing to blog my way through it. And it's not that bad. Not like trying to quit cold turkey... I am not DYING for a smoke. In fact, I am pretty easily distracted. Dr. Phil is on in the background (not even a fan) and I keep pausing in my writing to watch him council a "wild-mom". Looks like she has the Brittney Spears syndrome.
Anyway... the urge to smoke is leaving me now. It's been about 3 minutes since it started. The full feeling in my gut is not as intense as it was a few minutes ago. Wow... I guess digestion is possible without nicotine.
More later!
11:07pm
Well... I just smoked my very last cigarette in this journey to becoming a non-smoker. The only smoke I've had today. I did have a bit of a craving for it...but, I think it's simply because I told myself that I would have one at the end of the night with Nat (my cousin who is staying the week with me).
As we were sitting out on my balcony talking and smoking, I just kept thinking..."wow, this is my last cigarette" It didn't taste good and I didn't REALLY want it to begin with ~ I mean, I had thought about it on and off throughout the day, but was never jones'n for it. There was no joy to the experience...just wanted to get it over with already...
I do remember a moment on the balcony tonight, of feeling like my smoking experience had come full circle. Afterall, It was Nat who provided me with one of my earliest cigarettes. I was a sophmore in highschool and had experimented with smoking a Camel on a few occasions. When I told Nat this she took me out into her parents backyard and said... "smoking is disgusting, but if your going to do it, at least smoke a lady-like cigarette" and she handed me a Capri.
Good night... and wish me luck on my big day.... although, I know I can do this. I have already proven it to myself these last few days. The withdrawls are simply not there enough to use that as an excuse to give in. It's ALL in my mind. And I can get over just about anything... Im a pretty tough cookie!
<3
Anyway... the urge to smoke is leaving me now. It's been about 3 minutes since it started. The full feeling in my gut is not as intense as it was a few minutes ago. Wow... I guess digestion is possible without nicotine.
More later!
11:07pm
Well... I just smoked my very last cigarette in this journey to becoming a non-smoker. The only smoke I've had today. I did have a bit of a craving for it...but, I think it's simply because I told myself that I would have one at the end of the night with Nat (my cousin who is staying the week with me).
As we were sitting out on my balcony talking and smoking, I just kept thinking..."wow, this is my last cigarette" It didn't taste good and I didn't REALLY want it to begin with ~ I mean, I had thought about it on and off throughout the day, but was never jones'n for it. There was no joy to the experience...just wanted to get it over with already...
I do remember a moment on the balcony tonight, of feeling like my smoking experience had come full circle. Afterall, It was Nat who provided me with one of my earliest cigarettes. I was a sophmore in highschool and had experimented with smoking a Camel on a few occasions. When I told Nat this she took me out into her parents backyard and said... "smoking is disgusting, but if your going to do it, at least smoke a lady-like cigarette" and she handed me a Capri.
Good night... and wish me luck on my big day.... although, I know I can do this. I have already proven it to myself these last few days. The withdrawls are simply not there enough to use that as an excuse to give in. It's ALL in my mind. And I can get over just about anything... Im a pretty tough cookie!
<3
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Chantix Day 7
Ahhh... I am somewhat beginning to feel like a non-smoker. I know that sounds strange, but ~ my thought processes seem to be more like those of a non-smoker already. I don't really think about smoking...unless it's thinking about how strange it is to not be thinking about it!!!
I mean sure, today I took the train back into LA. It was the first time in over two years that I have gotten in my car and not lit up. That thought crossed my mind. I even stopped at a liquor store for a diet pepsi and the thought of purchasing a pack of smokes didn't even cross my mind. It's really an amazing feeling. I know I am no where near being out of the woods. I am only finishing my first week on CHANTIX, and havent even reached my quit day as of yet. I just hope that it remains to go as smoothly as it is going now. I have read of some not-so-lucky experiences with the drug (depression, skin issues, nausea, vomiting) and this makes me apprehensive as I am about to double my dose tomorrow, with my quit day the following day. I dont want to psych myself out and begin experiencing the side effects that a small number complain of.
I want things to continue to go smoothly. I never imagined it would be this painless. I had one cigarrette today. My cousin is staying over and she smokes... so, I decided to take advantage of my "free opportunity" to indulge. I am looking forward to my quit day. I dont want any more excuses to poison my body.
Over all... today was a great day. I am happy to be back in LA. Happy to have spent the evening doing laundry (april-fresh-non-smoker-clothes await me:). And happy that being home didn't trigger my urge to smoke.
Thank you Chantix!
<3
I mean sure, today I took the train back into LA. It was the first time in over two years that I have gotten in my car and not lit up. That thought crossed my mind. I even stopped at a liquor store for a diet pepsi and the thought of purchasing a pack of smokes didn't even cross my mind. It's really an amazing feeling. I know I am no where near being out of the woods. I am only finishing my first week on CHANTIX, and havent even reached my quit day as of yet. I just hope that it remains to go as smoothly as it is going now. I have read of some not-so-lucky experiences with the drug (depression, skin issues, nausea, vomiting) and this makes me apprehensive as I am about to double my dose tomorrow, with my quit day the following day. I dont want to psych myself out and begin experiencing the side effects that a small number complain of.
I want things to continue to go smoothly. I never imagined it would be this painless. I had one cigarrette today. My cousin is staying over and she smokes... so, I decided to take advantage of my "free opportunity" to indulge. I am looking forward to my quit day. I dont want any more excuses to poison my body.
Over all... today was a great day. I am happy to be back in LA. Happy to have spent the evening doing laundry (april-fresh-non-smoker-clothes await me:). And happy that being home didn't trigger my urge to smoke.
Thank you Chantix!
<3
Back in LA
I was up north for like four days... had no access to my wireless ~ and needless to say, when I actually had a moment to blog, either my step dad was on his PC or I was busy with my nieces and nephews. However, when I had a quiet moment or two ~ I wrote. So, what follows are the ramblings I jotted on my word processor.
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CHANTIX Day 3 (Friday)
I’m in Modesto now, visiting family. Yesterday, smoked 5 ciggs (lesss than the previous day) Then again, I was on a train for 6 hours… preventing me from lighting up. I didn’t think about smoking though ~ but, of course I wanted one when I reached my destination…you know, a little reward. Yuck.
I have noticed that the cigarettes don’t taste very good… I am aware of the chemical taste more than before. I don’t know if it’s psycho-symatic or if the meds have already begun doing their job. When I do light up I don’t smoke the entire cigarette, just a few puffs because it doesn’t taste good. I’ve also noticed that I am dreaming more… or at least remembering the dreams I am having more than I normally do.
The dreams haven’t been as traumatic as they were when I quit last time using the patch. Those dreams were RIDICULOUS. They were not only frightening, but I remember not being able to decipher if I was asleep or awake when I dreamt on the patch. Thank God these haven’t been that bad. I am hoping they do not go in that direction once I increase my dosage.
Today will be interesting. My family is all working or in school, so I’ll be on my own. Thinking of laying by the pool and taking a day to relax. Hopefully the smoking urges will not take me over out of boredom.
Later… Day 3
Well… today was actually a great day. After taking my little magic pill, I went for a run over to my aunt’s pool. I lounged by the pool for about an hour. When my aunt got home (fellow smoker) I had a cigg with her. I didn’t finish the entire thing because it just didn’t taste good. Tonight I went to dinner with an old friend ~ who used to smoke and, that was sorta our thing when we’d go out … cocktails, cigarettes, and girl talk. Mix in the fact that this town is WAY too small (I ran into a crazy ex ~ yeah) … Soooo, Tonight I totally blew it. Didn’t count how many I smoked, but it was probably 8 or 9. Ewww
CHANITX Day 4 (Saturday)
Woke up this morning feeling good (despite the nasty smell emitting from my smoke ridden hair). I had a hair appointment this morning. My usual morning cigarette did not even cross my mind. Well… I take that back, I am sure it crossed my mind ~ but, I was driving grandma’s car, so I knew I couldn’t smoke while driving to my appointment anyway. I had one cigarette sitting on the console of the car ALL day ~ and, even though I looked at it and thought about lighting it up… I wasn’t dying to smoke, so I didn’t.
Later tonight, my brother and his wife came over for dinner (both smokers). After eating I ALWAYS want a smoke… probably more than any other time. So I smoked with them out on the porch. But, again, it just wasn’t very gratifying. I think this is going to work and I am sooooo inspired and excited about it! Total smoked today… 2
CHANTIX Day 5 (Sunday)
I smoked the last cigarette in my pack last night with my brother and sister-in-law. I do not plan to buy another pack. I only have two days until my quit day and so far the cravings haven’t been that bad. I spent the day with my seven year old niece. We went on a long drive to visit a friend of mine and had a lot of time to talk. So, I talked with her about smoking. Her mom and dad both smoke and she has seen me smoke the last two years (her birth inspired me to quit the first time… never wanted her to see me smoke). Anyway, we had a serious discussion about how terrible smoking is and I hope and pray she never picks up the habit. I know statistically, when one’s parents smoke, they’re more likely to pick up the habit. Both my parents smoked when I was a kid and I HATED it. Cried to my mom wanting her to quit ~ and she did, when I was 5. But, even though I hated it as a kid… I still ended up smoking. I really hope that I can influence my niece to NEVER light up.
Went the entire day without having a smoke and really no severe cravings either, Yippee! Tonight I went over to visit with my dad and I ended up smoking two cigarettes with him. I knew that I would probably smoke with my dad. I’m not even certain that I was dying for one. I think I use smoking with my pops as a sort of bonding mechanism. Coffee, cigarettes, and daddy. I talked to him about Chantix though. He didn’t show much interest and I wasn’t going to preach to him about it.
Today ~ 2 cigarettes smoked.
CHANTIX Day 6 (Monday)
Tomorrow will be the last day that I smoke EVER. That is, if I bum one from a neighbor or something, once I get back to LA. Because, I have not bought a pack the last few days and I wont buy another. I got up this morning and had my morning coffee and I am just really amazed that I haven’t been craving a smoke with my coffee. I LOVED that … breakfast of champions, eh?
I went for a run after my morning coffee. Was out for about 45minutes. It felt really good. I am SOOOOOO not a runner. But, I am looking forward to becoming better and better at it the cleaner my lungs become.
I indulged in an hour long facial this afternoon, which was awesome. I actually fell asleep. I do think the meds make me a little sleepy. I am NOT a napper, even living my life pretty much with constant jet-lag, I just don’t nap. But, the last few days, I could nap at the drop of a hat. I have also noticed that I am a little irritable. Not terribly, but I’ve spent the last few days with my two nieces and nephew (two of them pre-schoolers) and I have noticed myself not having as much patience as I normally do. It’s not a “side-effect” per se. But, expected when quitting smoking, I suppose.
Tonight I went to dinner with my dad. Again, I smoked 1 before dinner and 1 after. Already I feel guilty and I haven’t even hit my quit day. I will try not to be so hard on myself. I am actually doing pretty good, I think! If I want a smoke tomorrow… it’s my last chance ~ so, I wont beat myself up.
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CHANTIX Day 3 (Friday)
I’m in Modesto now, visiting family. Yesterday, smoked 5 ciggs (lesss than the previous day) Then again, I was on a train for 6 hours… preventing me from lighting up. I didn’t think about smoking though ~ but, of course I wanted one when I reached my destination…you know, a little reward. Yuck.
I have noticed that the cigarettes don’t taste very good… I am aware of the chemical taste more than before. I don’t know if it’s psycho-symatic or if the meds have already begun doing their job. When I do light up I don’t smoke the entire cigarette, just a few puffs because it doesn’t taste good. I’ve also noticed that I am dreaming more… or at least remembering the dreams I am having more than I normally do.
The dreams haven’t been as traumatic as they were when I quit last time using the patch. Those dreams were RIDICULOUS. They were not only frightening, but I remember not being able to decipher if I was asleep or awake when I dreamt on the patch. Thank God these haven’t been that bad. I am hoping they do not go in that direction once I increase my dosage.
Today will be interesting. My family is all working or in school, so I’ll be on my own. Thinking of laying by the pool and taking a day to relax. Hopefully the smoking urges will not take me over out of boredom.
Later… Day 3
Well… today was actually a great day. After taking my little magic pill, I went for a run over to my aunt’s pool. I lounged by the pool for about an hour. When my aunt got home (fellow smoker) I had a cigg with her. I didn’t finish the entire thing because it just didn’t taste good. Tonight I went to dinner with an old friend ~ who used to smoke and, that was sorta our thing when we’d go out … cocktails, cigarettes, and girl talk. Mix in the fact that this town is WAY too small (I ran into a crazy ex ~ yeah) … Soooo, Tonight I totally blew it. Didn’t count how many I smoked, but it was probably 8 or 9. Ewww
CHANITX Day 4 (Saturday)
Woke up this morning feeling good (despite the nasty smell emitting from my smoke ridden hair). I had a hair appointment this morning. My usual morning cigarette did not even cross my mind. Well… I take that back, I am sure it crossed my mind ~ but, I was driving grandma’s car, so I knew I couldn’t smoke while driving to my appointment anyway. I had one cigarette sitting on the console of the car ALL day ~ and, even though I looked at it and thought about lighting it up… I wasn’t dying to smoke, so I didn’t.
Later tonight, my brother and his wife came over for dinner (both smokers). After eating I ALWAYS want a smoke… probably more than any other time. So I smoked with them out on the porch. But, again, it just wasn’t very gratifying. I think this is going to work and I am sooooo inspired and excited about it! Total smoked today… 2
CHANTIX Day 5 (Sunday)
I smoked the last cigarette in my pack last night with my brother and sister-in-law. I do not plan to buy another pack. I only have two days until my quit day and so far the cravings haven’t been that bad. I spent the day with my seven year old niece. We went on a long drive to visit a friend of mine and had a lot of time to talk. So, I talked with her about smoking. Her mom and dad both smoke and she has seen me smoke the last two years (her birth inspired me to quit the first time… never wanted her to see me smoke). Anyway, we had a serious discussion about how terrible smoking is and I hope and pray she never picks up the habit. I know statistically, when one’s parents smoke, they’re more likely to pick up the habit. Both my parents smoked when I was a kid and I HATED it. Cried to my mom wanting her to quit ~ and she did, when I was 5. But, even though I hated it as a kid… I still ended up smoking. I really hope that I can influence my niece to NEVER light up.
Went the entire day without having a smoke and really no severe cravings either, Yippee! Tonight I went over to visit with my dad and I ended up smoking two cigarettes with him. I knew that I would probably smoke with my dad. I’m not even certain that I was dying for one. I think I use smoking with my pops as a sort of bonding mechanism. Coffee, cigarettes, and daddy. I talked to him about Chantix though. He didn’t show much interest and I wasn’t going to preach to him about it.
Today ~ 2 cigarettes smoked.
CHANTIX Day 6 (Monday)
Tomorrow will be the last day that I smoke EVER. That is, if I bum one from a neighbor or something, once I get back to LA. Because, I have not bought a pack the last few days and I wont buy another. I got up this morning and had my morning coffee and I am just really amazed that I haven’t been craving a smoke with my coffee. I LOVED that … breakfast of champions, eh?
I went for a run after my morning coffee. Was out for about 45minutes. It felt really good. I am SOOOOOO not a runner. But, I am looking forward to becoming better and better at it the cleaner my lungs become.
I indulged in an hour long facial this afternoon, which was awesome. I actually fell asleep. I do think the meds make me a little sleepy. I am NOT a napper, even living my life pretty much with constant jet-lag, I just don’t nap. But, the last few days, I could nap at the drop of a hat. I have also noticed that I am a little irritable. Not terribly, but I’ve spent the last few days with my two nieces and nephew (two of them pre-schoolers) and I have noticed myself not having as much patience as I normally do. It’s not a “side-effect” per se. But, expected when quitting smoking, I suppose.
Tonight I went to dinner with my dad. Again, I smoked 1 before dinner and 1 after. Already I feel guilty and I haven’t even hit my quit day. I will try not to be so hard on myself. I am actually doing pretty good, I think! If I want a smoke tomorrow… it’s my last chance ~ so, I wont beat myself up.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Day 2 on Chantix... Still Smoking
Today I am taking the train to visit my family for a few days. I am hoping that being around non-smokers and my neices and nephew will help me to think about smoking less. I know I am "free" to smoke during this first week on the meds... but, I really want to start the process of thinking like a non-smoker. I am currently off rotation and no work for ten days leaves me with idle time... something that often leads to MANY more smoke breaks on the balcony, out of pure boredom.
I slept like a rock last night... not sure if that had anything to do with the meds or if all the sleepless nights on rotation are just catching up to me. I have read a lot about all of the side effects some people experience on this med. And I am hoping I will be spared the more traumatic ones... people complain of insomnia (in my line of work this would not be a pleasant one), sadness, crazy dreams, nausea... Sometimes I think I am one of those people who after reading a symptom, automatically starts experiencing it (you know, when hearing of a break out of head lice back in school.. your head suddenly begins to itch..) So, although I want to be an informed patient... I plan to keep my research low brow for a while... Take the med and see what happens.
Yesterday, I smoked about 7 or so ciggs... (idle time) Today, I am hoping for less. I just had my morning smoke and coffee. Now time for breakfast and Chantix pill number 2. We'll see what the rest of the day brings.
More later
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I slept like a rock last night... not sure if that had anything to do with the meds or if all the sleepless nights on rotation are just catching up to me. I have read a lot about all of the side effects some people experience on this med. And I am hoping I will be spared the more traumatic ones... people complain of insomnia (in my line of work this would not be a pleasant one), sadness, crazy dreams, nausea... Sometimes I think I am one of those people who after reading a symptom, automatically starts experiencing it (you know, when hearing of a break out of head lice back in school.. your head suddenly begins to itch..) So, although I want to be an informed patient... I plan to keep my research low brow for a while... Take the med and see what happens.
Yesterday, I smoked about 7 or so ciggs... (idle time) Today, I am hoping for less. I just had my morning smoke and coffee. Now time for breakfast and Chantix pill number 2. We'll see what the rest of the day brings.
More later
<3
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
In the beginning
Today begins my decision to quit smoking (again)... I am hopeful that this will be a more successful attempt than last time. I actually quit about 5 years ago using the nicotine patch. I did pretty good on it... until I started smoking only at work (cocktailing). But, all in all ~ I didn't feel that I returned FULLY to the habit. Then I met a guy... one who DETESTED smokers. He told me that if when he met me (and I smoked) he would have never asked me out ~ major deal breaker. Well... I really dug him, so I decided to quit entirely. It wasn't that difficult, especially after we moved in together. I admit ONCE in a blue moon I would sneak one if out with a girlfriend over cocktails. But, more or less, I didn't consider myself a "smoker" for about two years. (Totally lied to myself, right?)
So cut to the time when things began falling apart between the guy and I (me?... I should know this) Anyway... like an auto-relfex, I went right back to smoking. And not just one or two when feeling stressed. I was a basket case and jumped right into a pack a day... maybe more. Ugh!
When I moved to Los Angeles, I told myself I had 6 months to get this return -to -smoking out of my system. Well, that turned into a year... then two. And here I am a little over two years later and still smoking! I dont smoke as much as I used to ... but, then again, some days more than others.
About 6 months ago, I spoke with my doctor about my options in quitting smoking aides... she suggested CHANTIX. She wrote the Rx in Feb and it has taken me this long to decide to go for it. I had the Rx filled yesterday and began the starter pack today. The idea behind CHANTIX is it dulls the nicotine pleasure receptors in your brain... so, even if you have a cigarette, supposedly it begins to taste like shit and eventually you decide to just not indulge at all. AWESOME!
The first week on this medication is a period where you can still smoke ~ you begin taking the med, set a "quit" day, and you can smoke up until that quit day, which should be 8 days after starting the med. SOOOO... today is my day 1 of taking CHANTIX. I have smoked about 6 cigarettes today ... more than typically ~ but, I had dinner and bloody mary's with a friend (alchohol ='s trigger). My quit day is set for Thursday August 30...
I am looking forward to being a non-smoker. I want it for my lungs, my heart, my wrinkles, my nieces and nephew, my future babies...etc, etc.... there are hundreds of reasons to quit and zero reasons not to... so, here goes!
Wish me luck
So cut to the time when things began falling apart between the guy and I (me?... I should know this) Anyway... like an auto-relfex, I went right back to smoking. And not just one or two when feeling stressed. I was a basket case and jumped right into a pack a day... maybe more. Ugh!
When I moved to Los Angeles, I told myself I had 6 months to get this return -to -smoking out of my system. Well, that turned into a year... then two. And here I am a little over two years later and still smoking! I dont smoke as much as I used to ... but, then again, some days more than others.
About 6 months ago, I spoke with my doctor about my options in quitting smoking aides... she suggested CHANTIX. She wrote the Rx in Feb and it has taken me this long to decide to go for it. I had the Rx filled yesterday and began the starter pack today. The idea behind CHANTIX is it dulls the nicotine pleasure receptors in your brain... so, even if you have a cigarette, supposedly it begins to taste like shit and eventually you decide to just not indulge at all. AWESOME!
The first week on this medication is a period where you can still smoke ~ you begin taking the med, set a "quit" day, and you can smoke up until that quit day, which should be 8 days after starting the med. SOOOO... today is my day 1 of taking CHANTIX. I have smoked about 6 cigarettes today ... more than typically ~ but, I had dinner and bloody mary's with a friend (alchohol ='s trigger). My quit day is set for Thursday August 30...
I am looking forward to being a non-smoker. I want it for my lungs, my heart, my wrinkles, my nieces and nephew, my future babies...etc, etc.... there are hundreds of reasons to quit and zero reasons not to... so, here goes!
Wish me luck
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