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Hi All I am new to this site but I used to be on the old quitnet and the 365 one. I have given up smoking before and started again. I normally do well and do a year or so and then I will get over confident an think I can have one. We all know there is no such thing as 'just one'. I am back again and determined this time. I am on day 19 of my quit and I have been using varenicline. I have used this drug before when it was called champix. it normally causes low mood but the one I have now does not seem to be shifting. I feel tearful, no motivation, don't want to see anyone, don't want to get out of bed (but I do). Each day I keep thinking I will feel better tomorrow but then I don't. Part of me is wondering if I should lower the dose as some people say that helps but then I also know from experience that lowering the dose brings back cravings and can also make you feel worse still. Part of me is even wondering if this is just the nicodemon trying everything to get me smoking again. I just feel a bit stuck guys - can you please reassure me that I will feel more myself again soon, thanks xx

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@despair not Keep it up baby, yeah!

Welcome to Quit Train @Orion! Can't say I have any experience myself with the drug you're taking (formerly Champix). I've only hear many mixed reviews about Champix from those who've tried it. Some have said it was fabulous and made quitting fairly easy for them and others have had issues with it than caused them to abandon taking it and try other quit aids. Seems it really depends on the person. The one thing I can tell you is that quitting is hard, no matter how you approach it and in the end, whatever mathod you choose to quit by it will always boil down to desire & commitment. I found that those are the two things that I had to rely on during heavy cravings in the early part of my own quit. Basically just had to grit my teeth and ride out the storm. It doesn't last forever and ya know what? It didn't kill me either! Right or wrong, I firmly believe that ultimately those two mental qualities (desire & commitment) are what will get you through. And, no matter how you do it, yes things will get better and yes, you'll get back to normal and even better that you're old normal Life is too precious to snuff it out by smoking.

Denali, that’s very helpful. Thanks. I found that the last time I tried the patch, too. The step down to stage two was the killer for me. I will keep watch this time, though I’m terrified of trying the cold turkey thing again, as I simply haven’t got the welly to stick to it. I’m doing well so far on full strength patches, with no desire to smoke so far. Running on faith. cheers, Nellie

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Hey everybody, Hope you're all doing well. Just want to drop in to say I'm still doing great. I've joined a pickleball club about a week ago; between the gym and pickleball, I've been out everyday. The good news is I've not been even thinking about smoking. The bad news is I'm aching everywhere😟! My legs, my arms, my back, especially my knees! I think I keep forgetting that I'm getting old and my body can't keep up with it. Catch you all later. Cheers

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Welcome @Orion and well done on 19 days smoke free so far! 😊 I don't have any experience with Varenicline so I can't offer any advise on that I'm afraid but I just wanted to welcome you! Would it possible to chat with your doctor who prescribed the medication and see if they can see if adjusting the meds is needed or if they can come up with other alternatives? I'm sorry you're feeling the way you do, it sounds awful but know you're doing amazing for not smoking for a whole 19 days! 😊

Early March we had some spring like temperatures. All kind of triggers hit me as last year I sat outside and smoked. Or I worked in the garden and smoked. This week we had again better temperatures and I noticed that the triggers were less when I went outside. I am looking forward to a smoke-free spring and summer!☀️

The easy things we do without a second thought are quickly forgotten. It's the difficult hurdles and challenges we fight to overcome that bring our lives a sense of purpose and triumph. Keep up the good work @FinalAttempt! The reward is worth the struggle.

Good to hear that everything is oké. Quitting-wise.😉 Great distraction all those activities. It is not only that we are getting older, as a smoker we were not nice for our body..... Your body needs to adjust to the new active you.

The first summer of my quit I did “speed weeding.” Whenever a craving hit I would dash outside, frantically yank up weeds for 5 minutes, then run back inside. The neighbors thought I was bonkers… but it worked!

Hiya @Nellie. Just chiming in to say welcome! I, too, was a heavy smoker for more than 40 yrs. So I appreciate the courage it takes to make that leap. Kudos to you! I quit using patches and the occasional lozenge as a bridge strategy while I got my bearings. I ultimately found it quite hard to do a gradual step down with progressively lower-dose patches. It kept me in a constant state of withdrawal, which irritated the bejeezus out if me and prolonged my quitting agony. So I transitioned to cold turkey fairly soon, to clear my system once and got all. But each person is different - find whatever works for you and let us know!

Attaway to rock your quit @FinalAttempt: try something new, have some fun, stay busy, and flip the bird to those old patterns. Nice work!!

Good to hear from you @FinalAttempt and great to know you've got some activities on the go that will kelp keep your mind off smoking. You're almost at the 1 month mark too so ... Keep up the grate work!!

Hi @FinalAttempt Glad to hear that everything is going well with you! 🙂 You are doing really great with no smoking, definitely much better than I did at a month. Yeah things start to hurt more the older we get unfortunately. Keep up the great work!💪

Welcome Nellie! I just joined a few weeks ago and this forum has been great for my quit. Awesome people here with lots of helpful advices. Stay on, stay strong and let's ride this train together.

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Well done @despair not!! Congratulations on 9 amazing years. Give that man a standing ovation!

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Hi @Orion Welcome! 19 days is great! The first time I quit I used Chantix but didn't have the side effects you are describing. The worst effect I had was nausea that lasted for about 30 minutes or so each morning. I also had vivid dreams but those didn't really bother me. For me, Chantix was a wonder drug as it made me forget to smoke. I was quit for 6 years and then unfortunately I went back, but I believe if I found this site back then, I would have gotten the support I needed and probably wouldn't have gone back. My advice to you is speak with your doctor and tell them what is happening. I can tell you though that the cravings, if you do get them with a lower dose, will eventually go away, they certainly don't last forever. If you are looking for a support group, this is the group to be in because our members are great and you will get a lot of support! Good luck to you!😀

You’re doing great @FinalAttempt….many of us quitters take up some kind of exercise after we Quit …we try and undo years of nicotine abuse your using muscles that have not been used in a long time …maybe a nice swim. Well done 🐸

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I am saying NOPE to smoking for today.

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I am not going to smoke today. NOPE.

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