Hell Week is almost a wrap.  I know nothing miraculous is going to happen to suddenly make this easier on day 8, but I am looking forward to having a whole week under my quit belt.

 

In other news, I'm still super-worried about continuing to take this Chantix medicine.  It DID help me successfully get through the first couple of weeks the last time I quit, but it made me Crazy with a capital C.  This time, I've deliberately only taken half a dose rather than a whole dose to avoid the nausea and hopefully dampen the crazy.  I haven't had much in the way of side-effects this way, which is great, but I still don't like the idea of taking it.  So, I called my doctor about it today, and she says I can take it every other day for a week (that'll be Heck Week, I'm thinking) and then I can stop taking it.

 

And then maybe I'll stop feeling like I'm using a crutch to do this and can do it all by myself.

Hi Sunny, I don’t write a lot so you don’t know me, but I do read. 

 

First of all, day eight makes a huge difference. You’re over a week smoke-free! These milestones have huge psychological impact, they’re like badges you’re getting for your achievements. So congratulations and wear your badges with pride. 

 

Second, I suggest you don’t play with dosage and meds by yourself. If you feel bad taking them, consult your doctor. But if you have doubts only because you think your quit is less than cold turkey, believe me, it’s not true. There is no nicotine in your body and you’re on the road to freedom, equally as every single successful ex-smoker. There’s nothing to be ashamed of and your quit is important and precious. 

If you end up being able to do it all on your own that's wonderful Sunny.

 

But (and this is just my own personal opinion based on my reading many tales of relapsing) if it comes to where you feel you might relapse without the med, then stay on it, especially if you continue to feel no serious side effects. Crutches are used for a reason: they enable us to gain the strength we need and the healing we need before we're ready to walk off on our own. Lest we might re-injure ourselves by trying to walk unaided too early.

 

You're doing great with almost having your first week done and dusted! Keep up your strong work!

Good job TS.  Something miraculous is already happening.  You've driven nicotine from your body and you're fast approaching one week smoke free.  Massive kudos.  Between you and your doc, you'll figure out what the best course is to keep this quit going.  You can do it.

Edited April 26, 20188 yr by BKP

Like bne said above, these initial milestones are huge TS so celebrate them with pride! And don't look too far ahead, just a day at a time still. Besides, time is probably almost at a standstill for you right now. I know it was with me in my early quit

It all works out though providing your stick with your daily NOPE.

I am thinking about stopping Chantix myself.The dreams are just so vivid.I am afraid I might slug my wife in my sleep.Congrats Sunny almost a week under your belt.