Quitting smoking....

I am joining the list for stopping smoking. I have quit 2 times in my life and am getting ready for a 3rd. I have to take the medicine that helps you quit. It's called Zyban which in generic name is wellbutrin. I just had a prescription called in to start taking that. I am so mad right now because I just got the run around from the cancer society phone line to help quit. I can't afford the costs of the medicine it takes to quit smoking right now so I was checking on getting assitance. They told me that unless I was on medicare they can't help. Insurance companies don't pay for these aids to help quit. You would think they would encourage us to stop. Anyway I am venting but I will be posting progress. It takes about 3 weeks for the medicine to start working.

Grogs and GrooveRite - Thanks so much for the support! It may not seem that anyone adding their 2 cents or some pats on the back do much good but it REALLY does! I love success stories because it means that if someone else can quit, so can I so please, keep posting!

Julianne - I still can't believe it's been a MONTH already! I'm so proud of you!! That's a huge milestone! Sounds like you need extras to keep you busy and your mind of smokes on Fridays. I hope you find something that works for you and if you do, let me know!

Chris - HANG IN THERE! I'm proud of you because I know how much stress you have right now. I don't know how you're only having 1 or 2!! In fact, I don't know if I could even cut down smoking after a surgery and dealing with all the pain. Everyone deals with quitting a different way. Not everyone can go cold turkey so whatever works, DO IT!! It sounds to me that you're making absolutely sure this is your last quit by the way you're going about it so..KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!! Sorry, I don't have any suggestions for keeping only 1 hand busy. I wish I did.


Day 10 - Today I will not smoke

YaY abbycats! Another addition to our family of quitters! Zyban/Wellbutrin DOES work so it's worth the money to quit smoking. The last time I quit for almost a year I stopped taking it after 3 months. I should have kept up with it because tons of stress is what started me back smoking. I think the cost of the drug outweighs the cost of the ciggs and HEALTH problems so it's well worth it!
I agree though, you'd think since everyone wants a smoke free society there would be some assistance with cost.
When you start your quit, please keep us updated on how you're doing and how the Zyban is helping!

Originally Posted by lil maggie

YaY abbycats! Another addition to our family of quitters!

Zyban/Wellbutrin DOES work so it's worth the money to quit smoking. The last time I quit for almost a year I stopped taking it after 3 months. I should have kept up with it because tons of stress is what started me back smoking. I think the cost of the drug outweighs the cost of the ciggs and HEALTH problems so it's well worth it!
I agree though, you'd think since everyone wants a smoke free society there would be some assistance with cost.
When you start your quit, please keep us updated on how you're doing and how the Zyban is helping!

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Thank you! I just took my first pill today(1 pill per day for 3 days, then 2 per day after that). I know it takes about 3 weeks to start making smoking yucky. I quit with Zyban the second time I quit. I stayed off cigarettes for 4 years and started back again when I got divorced

Originally Posted by abbycats

Thank you! I just took my first pill today(1 pill per day for 3 days, then 2 per day after that). I know it takes about 3 weeks to start making smoking yucky. I quit with Zyban the second time I quit. I stayed off cigarettes for 4 years and started back again when I got divorced

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WTG Abbycats! The latest drug of choice for quitting in these parts is Champix. The gave me a prescription for this when I left the hospital but I didn't fill the prescription because honestly by that time (9 days in hospital) I had most of the nicotine out of my system and didn't feel the need to take any replacement therapy.

Good for you on joining the gang to quit. I can't honestly say I feel a lot better yet, but after smoking for 49 years I guess it's going to take a while for my body to adjust.

Originally Posted by abbycats

Thank you! I just took my first pill today(1 pill per day for 3 days, then 2 per day after that). I know it takes about 3 weeks to start making smoking yucky. I quit with Zyban the second time I quit. I stayed off cigarettes for 4 years and started back again when I got divorced

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Welcome Abby!

Wow, 4 years after a quit! I can understand it though. Congrats on quitting again!


Ok all, I'm nervous about this weekend: I'll be away and it is my first trip as an ex-smoker. I dont know if I have a good reason to be fearful or not. I just know I've been avoiding any potentially scary situations, it is what has kept me quit. I hope I dont think about it at all and just have fun! Eekie.

PS: It was weird requesting a "non smoking" room for the first ever

Originally Posted by abbycats

Thank you! I just took my first pill today(1 pill per day for 3 days, then 2 per day after that). I know it takes about 3 weeks to start making smoking yucky. I quit with Zyban the second time I quit. I stayed off cigarettes for 4 years and started back again when I got divorced

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So you officially quit today? Or are you doing any smoking until the pills kick in? Keep a positive attitude about quitting and please post your progress!!

Originally Posted by CDubbie

Ok all, I'm nervous about this weekend: I'll be away and it is my first trip as an ex-smoker. I dont know if I have a good reason to be fearful or not. I just know I've been avoiding any potentially scary situations, it is what has kept me quit. I hope I dont think about it at all and just have fun! Eekie.

PS: It was weird requesting a "non smoking" room for the first ever

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Be tough and keep telling yourself how well you've done! Stay positive! You don't need those nasty ciggies! Chew gum, buy some sunflower seeds, keep busy!! We're rooting for ya!

No smoking for both of you!


Day 11 - Today I will not smoke

Originally Posted by lil maggie

So you officially quit today? Or are you doing any smoking until the pills kick in? Keep a positive attitude about quitting and please post your progress!!

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I have to wait for the meds to kick in. I probably will start slowing down in a few weeks. I am smoking nasty tobacco so it will taste even nastier when the Zyban kicks in. Don't laugh, but I am smoking Bugler non menthol rolling tobacco. The things we do to try to quit

I never heard of Bugler tobacco. I can't laugh, the last time I started to smoke again I changed from menthol to non menthol so I'd hate them. I figured that way, I wouldn't keep smoking but I ended up liking them

I'm reviving this thread to see how everyone is doing. It would seem that we've had a few slip-ups but that isn't any reason to feel any guilt or not post.

I have not quit yet.....but as of right now, I do not have any cigarettes in the house

I have a patch on, and I'm going to take today as it comes.

Right this present moment, if I had a cigarette here, yes I would go smoke it. But I don't have one, so I'm not smoking it.

I've been doing pretty good, I've identified that I smoke because of want, not because I physically need one (with the patch on)....but its hard during the week when hubby is not around.

I've spent the last 2wks smoking 1-3 a day, and switching my routines around...(ex. no smoke at bedtime or after meals, etc.) and figuring out that distraction works the best for me.

I've also been eating healthier, as being off since Nov. and not being able to do anything, being depressed, etc. has cost me a 20lb gain. So I'm slowly working on getting myself healthy in every way I can (smoking/eating/mentally)./

I do not expect perfection, I am ok if I slip up as long as it is just a slip up and not reverting to my old ways.

Baby steps for me

I'm still quit - day 75 for me

I started a new class - it goes for 5 weeks. It will keep me on track (I hope). I'd like to never have to do the quit again. It ain't easy!

Chris - GOOD JOB! It's all you can do, take it one day at a time! How's that patch working for you? Keeping no smokes in the house is a huge step. If I know I can easily get to them, it would be way too tempting!


CDubbie - Wow, day 75!! You're right, I don't want to ever have to go back to trying to quit again. It's too hard!!

Me - I'm on day 18!



Today I will not smoke.

Originally Posted by lil maggie

Chris - GOOD JOB!

It's all you can do, take it one day at a time! How's that patch working for you? Keeping no smokes in the house is a huge step. If I know I can easily get to them, it would be way too tempting!

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Thanks Cat.

It works pretty good..... although right now I could really use a smoke. We've got a storm system moving in and I hurt.

But on a happy note,

I haven't smoked in 7hrs

Originally Posted by Snake_Lady

I haven't smoked in 7hrs

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GET OUT!!! That is the best news I've heard today!!!!! I'm soooo proud of you!!

As for me..... 7 weeks!



To be honest I still have cravings - they don't last long, but I feel fantastic

keep it up everyone and Chris, do it in your time... when you are ready

Julianne

This is the best, supportive encouragement I have ever seen between people quitting and now smoke free! I am so happy you all have each others support! And I am so proud of everyone ! I only wish I had this when I was quitting, but TCS has given me so much support over the years !

Way to go all of you!

Julianne - 7 weeks! WOW! That's terrific!

I get online here when I get a craving and it makes me feel so much better reading everyone's comments!
Thanks everyone for the support!!


Chris - how are you doing?





Smoke free for 19 days

How's our non-smokers and one's who are on the road to quitting?

I think I'm finally at that point...the "getting sick of smoking" point. I am aiming for Sat May 2 to be my first smoke free day.

I'm tired of being unhealthy, and want to change the things I have control over (smoking and weight).

Hope everyone is doing well.