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Champix and the horror story

Posted in Quit experiences
schedule 31 Aug 2015

OK, so the headline maybe a little over the top.

However I used Champix early in the year and whilst they were doing wonders with the not smoking, my mental state got to a stage where I would not go outside the house! Seriously. I have a beautiful labrador that loves it when I go outside and talk to him. I usually visit friends a couple of times a week. That stopped too. I didn't want to socialise or even talk to my partner. It got progressively worse and then I needed to go to the doctor to get some scripts changed for my blood pressure and told him what was going on. He advised to stop taking them immediately. Well all was good with the not smoking for about two weeks after I stopped taking the Champix. I felt a million times better. My mood was better, my dog loved me again...and so did my partner. Unfortunately I went out for a BBQ, had a few drinks and took a puff. I'm sure you know what happened from there...

...Anyhow, I have seen a new program The QSN® Stop Smoking Program and wondered if anyone had tried it and the success rate. I'm loathe to be conned by these schemes but am willing to give anything a shot. Thanks in advance and good luck to all those starting and/or continuing their stop smoking journey.

schedule 1 Sep 2015

Hi FeelinGood, you need to do what ever works for you. Some people do well on patches, others the nicotine spray or hypnosis. I am personally on Champix and love it. I don't believe there is a right or wrong way as its a personal journey. Best of luck with what ever method you chose..