Most of my friends still smoke and are concerned that the smell will bother me. I actually like the smell.

As far as quitting goes, wait until your sure it's your time and do it for yourself, not those around you. Make sure your motivated because it will be the hardest thing you'll ever do. Your mind will try to make all sorts of deals with itself for just one more. Chantix does help, but it's no magic pill. You won't gain weight if you substitute a short walk for one cigarette and drink LOTS of water.

If there's any doubt in your mind about quitting, don't try yet, it's not worth the frustration. It's your mind and your body. You're the boss.

Happy Spring Everyone !!!

psk

Sandi

that's why I'm not quitting yet, my family will pay the price really bad. My husband already told the doctor that I will be a real B####! & he might have to move out temporarily.

I did keep the pamphlet he gave me, I should hang it on the frig.

I want to get my meds all squared away first, I don't need to be withdrawling from several things at once

I've lost about 5 -7 lbs since going off Cymbalta, most people it has the opposite effect, I think.

Temazepam will be next (for sleeping), then cut back on the Lyrica, go off the Keppra & I think I'm done for now.

Today IS the first day of Spring. ~YAY~

Today is also my Birthday! ~YAY~

I DO smoke...only in the garage or outside~ BUT...TODAY...I QUIT! Right here, right now!!!! On the first day of Spring, my 37th Birthday and with all of you!

I QUIT!

I actually agree with the laws that won't let people smoke in public places. (Though when you smoke outside, could you do it away from the door? Every time I get a whiff of cigarette smoke I start sneezing.) And I feel so sorry for all the waiters and bartenders and such who are stuck breathing that poison at work every day. And some people with lung problems, asthma, and allergies simply cannot physically handle breathing in cigarette smoke. So when every restaurant in town has smoking, and none of the non-smoking sections are truly smoke free, where exactly are people like us supposed to go? Nowhere! Are we supposed to just stay home and shut up about it? We have as much right to be in public as you smokers do. So I'm glad they're making smoking laws.

But our government should not keep you folks from smoking at home! If that ever starts to happen, I'm packing up and moving to Canada. And I think they should allow you folks to open up some sort of public smoking lounges, maybe in tobacco shops. Make it a smokers only kind of a place and you don't have to worry about some non-smoker getting sick. (Or dying of hypothermia smoking outside in a blizzard!)

Have a terrific day!

foggy

I quit once before and only (I know...ONLY) started back up about a year ago! So, this will be easy!!

It was so hard for me to quit, and it had taken me 6 tries over two years to finally make it...so I put that half cigarette out because it was only making me light headed and dizzy, and I knew if I started up again I might not be able to quit again. Hardest thing I've ever done but well worth it in the long run. You are so strong, I know you'll do it!