dublinguy
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09 Dec 2021
04 May 2022
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That's the spirit Airmaiden. Preparation is the key. Talking to your doctor will help you find the best method. I used Champix in the past and they really do work. But it was almost too easy and two months down the road I was back smoking again. This quit I used the patches.. 10 weeks of them. I still got bad cravings in the early stages but they really helped. Im not sure about using both Champix and the patches together but your doctor will inform you on that one. Don't be too concerned about any weight gain... that seems to be normal and can be dealt with later.
What was key for me this time was Id had enough and I just made up my mind that I had to give them up. I had to let go of them because I was getting sick more often (the Covid scare really kicked in), I was grey in the face and I was broke from feeding the habit living pay cheque to pay cheque and sometimes with no cash at all at the end of the month.
And yes, come here everyday and navigate around the forums. Ive been doing that since Dec and always find new threads I haven't read before. So many helpful people on here that have your best interest at heart and will encourage you and pick you up in any low moments. The swimming and cycling sound like great ideas.. I still have to join the local gym and go swimming after work. That will be a reward at 6 months. The piano sounds like a great way to keep those hands busy.
The first week or 2 will be hard as you adjust to not smoking anymore - its tough breaking the habit and then you will have cravings and urges striking you as well... but once you get a few weeks in, things really do change. Then its just a matter of sticking to your guns and telling the habit to take a hike; that you're not interested anymore.