Day 14
Day 14 of Champix and I've been smoke free for 3 days.. The last 3 days have been different, I haven't had that constant nagging in my brain saying "haveasmokehaveasmokehaveasmoke".
As I sit here right now, baby is in bed and partner at work, all I want to do is have a cigarette.. But I won't. I set my quit date for the 23rd, but I stopped smoking days before.. My justification right now is, well it's not even my quit date, I should totally smoke.
The constant battle in my head is the worst part thus far.
You have summed it up so well - it is a constant battle. The part of you which wants to quit and makes all the effort to quit is under constant attack from the addiction part of your brain which wants you to have a cigarette. You have to build up the strength to keep on fighting back. Some days it is easy and some days it is sooo hard. There will always be a justification to smoke - that is one of the tactics of the addicted side of your brain.
Good on you for making the decision and keep up your resolve. It is tough those first few days but then it gets easier for a while. All the very best with it.
Keep it up. I decided not to count the days myself but its over 2 months since I quit using Champix. I cannot begin to tell you how much healthier I feel already. Simple things like not getting so out of breath climbing stairs. Boredom can be your enemy so I have started little projects to keep me busy. Most important of all, I now have a good chance of seeing my Grandchildren grow up. Just remember, smoking may have been your best friend, but all along its stabbing you in the back! Good luck - it does get easier.
The constant battle in your head is weak compared to your own mind power...control your mind and the nagging battle in your head will ease and eventually it will give in and you will be the champion....treat it as a game....c if u can win....and it's cheaper than betting or playing poker machines lol
im on day 13 of champix
yesterday was my quit day 20/10/2015 so far so good have not had a smoke but the cravings are still there just not as bad We can do this!!!!