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1. franny

   

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   29 Nov 2017
   21 Mar 2019

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   I can't count how many times I've tried to quit smoking... Almost 6 years now... Patch, gum,lozenges - a few weeks, then back to smoking.  I have started champix and am at day 3 of not smoking.  I feel pretty good, but there is this weird feeling in my stomach that shakes my confidence a bit.  Smoking is so engrained into my routine - I am working at changing things around, drinking water and exercising to try and create new habits.  I will work to keep posting and reading the info on the site.  Have a great day everyone!  One day at a time, one craving at a time... :)
2. brieffree

   

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   28 Nov 2017
   21 Mar 2019

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   Hi Franny
   
   Love your confidence to keep the quit!
   
   One day at the time, one situation at the time, Built enough confidence to trust in yourself!
   You can do it!  
3. wandam

   

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   05 Feb 2019
   21 Mar 2019 in reply to franny

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   Hi Franny,
   
   Welcome to our little community & congrats on quitting this awful addiction.
   
   I used Champix like you, quitting on Dec 3/19 and honestly don’t think I would of been able to quit without it. The side effects suck but so worth sucking it up to be smoke free!
   
4. efreeman75

   

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   02 Apr 2018
   21 Mar 2019

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   Hi Franny - Glad you came back.  You've been around here and know the value of this place.
   
   Increased anxiety is a totally normal part of the journey.  I'm sure you experienced some of this in your previous quit attempts.  Perhaps the NRT's just weren't for you!  And I hope you will find your forever quit with Champix and some strong determination this time.
   
   Stay close, and we'll help you turn those minutes into hours, into days, into weeks...
   
5. emily, quit coach

   

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   28 Nov 2017
   22 Mar 2019

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   Hi Franny,
   
   Congrats on quitting and making it past 3 days!
   
   Sometimes (for a lot of people) it takes a few tries before having that successful quit. All these past quits can be good learning experiences. They have all led you here, quitting with Champix and having wonderful strategies to help you change routines and manage those cravings.
   
   I'm happy to hear that the site has been helpful for you. We are all here for you.
   
   One day at a time,
   Emily
   
6. butterflyna

   

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   15 Feb 2018
   25 Mar 2019

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   Hi franny,
   
   I'm on another try again. Started today (at midnight)  How are you doing?? 3 days is what I got the first time I tried to quit. Hope the champix is working for you. Just take it easy on yourself. We all need you so I do hope you will post and let us know how you are doing. ODAAT <3
   
   butterflyna
   xo