Continuing to remain a non smoker
I have been smoking for 30 years . I loved smoking but realised there will one day I will have to give it up. I decided I wanted to give it up and be the one in control and not be told by a doctor that I am dying and have to give it up then. Champix was a great way to do it. I have attempted in the past with nicotine patches which did not work for me. Champix made it so easy. I did experience lucid dreams and nausea but it was all worth it. I am 6 months smoke free. I have not even had one sneaky drag. I have saved so much money. I don't feel much different though. The beautiful spring weather has started and so has sociallising. This is bringing back alot of triggers for me but I have not succumbed. I miss the filthy habit but I wll never give over my control to it. I do not call my a non smoker. I will always be a smoker, just a smoker who chooses not to smoke.
this is my favorite quit story. Your story is very similar to mine.i love the line 'i do not call myself a non-smoker, i will always be a smoker, just a smoker who chooses not to smoke'. That is exactly how i feel. Keep up the good work Chelle8476.x
Hi Nicole, I'm glad there is someone out there that feels the same. You also keep up the good work. It is a daily battle but worth it.
Just wondering how you are going Chelle. I'm 59 days smoke free and not on Champix anymore. Its a daily struggle but i will not give in. xx
Hey Nicole, Well done and I really mean that as each day is bloody hard. Today is 249 days without smoking for me. I have just got back from Thailand and that was the hardest test. It appears everyone over there smokes and it was a continuous fight in my head to not buy a packet of ciggies. I am really proud of myself because I didn't do it. From the start of this journey I have used an app on my phone called My Quit buddy. I don't know if you know about it but it really helps. To be really honest with you I miss smoking so much and I think I'm a little bit depressed but I keep telling myself I am stronger than it so that keeps me going. Two of the girls at work who quit before me are smoking again so that makes it more of a motivation for me not to smoke. I know in myself I can't even have drag as that will start it off. I am a Surgical nurse so I have seen and continue to see what smoking does and it is horrible. I really loved your reply to my comment the first time I posted and I told the girls at work about it. Keep in touch and if you ever get the urge to have one, write to me first. Just know years down the track you will be grateful you gave up when you did. Good luck to both of us and well done to you for 59 days xx
hi Chelle, i'm 155 days today and my 35th b day. Feeling great that i don't smoke and cant believe i have lasted this long. I must admit that after a meal i find myself looking around for a smoke but it is easily forgotten. how is your journey going? nicole