3 days!!!!
My fiance was diagnosed with Stage 2 Femoral Necrosis and was told to stop smoking and to stop alcohol. I am a recovering alcoholic with 6 years sobriety. I have smoked for 25 years. I started Chantix 10 days ago, and my quit date was this past Tuesday, May 23rd. I have had one cigarette....yesterday morning. Yesterday was rough, a day off, he is still smoking, but doing it outside. I was bored. I just went to bed. I found myself telling myself the AA motto, minute by minute, I just didn't go outside. The worst thing is when I woke up this morning and the drive to work, but I am doing it!!!! Thank you all for sharing your stories!!!! Keep it up! You do not know how or who you are helping, but you are helping!
Thank you, I feel like it is JUST as difficult as stopping the drinking.....
Hiya Badgelady and welcome.
Firstly, goodness me, congratulations on your sobriety of 6 years!!! That is something to be oh so very proud of and lovely of you to share your story.
My Uncle was also a recovering alcoholic of 23 years sobriety and passed away in his late 80s from a smoking related disease.
I am also sorry to hear about your fiancé.
There are a number of members on this site who are using the same medication with success or long term quitters who pop in from time to time and announce they are still smoke free.
One lady who comes to mind is Flora who recently celebrated her one year anniversary using the same medication.
One day a a time and keep up the great work!!
Hello and welcome badgelady. I highly commend you on your sobriety success, bravo..... and now you are on your way to another lease on life.
Thanks for the mention Kim and as she said....my quit method was with Champix and I have been quit for just over a year now. My husband also smokes, so i know how you feel and why its so much harder to quit. This is why I chose to use Champix to begin with, because I found it difficult having a smoker around me and needed something extra to help me. I dont miss it or think like a smoker any more and I couldnt be happier.
Just stay focused, one day at a time, small steps lead to giant leaps. Keep reading these stories for inspiration. You can do this.
Cheers :D