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Easier than I thought...!!!
I did not feel like quitting... After smoking 30 to 40 cigarettes a day and being their slave for 30 years, I never thought it would be possible for me to quit. I could not concieve life without smoking (or at least not being happy without cigarettes). The night before my quite day I was really worried... but for my surprise, managing the cravings was easy the next day because they were not strong at all and were merely a "thought". That is it. I am not cranky, I am not desperate and in my case, Champix has been the best resource ever invented. Zyban did not work for me. Hypnosis did not work for me, patches did not work for me either, nor chewing gum.... Do not give up. Keep trying until you find what works for you! You will be very happy and proud of yourself. I never thought I would feel this way whilst not smoking, and can't be happier. If you struggle with your willpower and are really dependant on nicotine, see you GP as this might be the answer for you. Note: My mum also quit after 50 years of smoking with Champix (and stayed quit for the last 5 years). After a year, she says that does not even miss it, or think of slipping up by taking another puff. Simply because Champix breaks that circle of making you feel that smoking is "enjoyable". It took me 5 years to follow her advice, because I did not think I would make it. I am just sorry I did not do it before.

I think we all are a bit cautious at the start but after getting past the hard craving stage it becomes easier.
I am still amazed that I was silly enough to give the tobacco people $6000 last year.
They will not get 1c this year.

I too was smoking 25-30 cigarettes a day for the past 25 years and am on day 10 of Champix. Tomorrow is my quit day and I am feeling pretty anxious about it. Thank you Veronica! After reading your post I feel more confident in myself and I know I will be able to do this.

Day one for me, wish me luck. I am already inspired by the comments of my fellow quitters and know that reading your comments when I am weak will help.