Getting started

I finally decided to quit after smoking for 17 years. I last brought a pack of cigarettes in. April 2021 and after that pack was over - the shopkeeper asked me to try one of those disposable vapes (iget) that are available in the market. I started vapes and did not it a pack of cigarettes till today. My recent visit to my GP prescribed me Champix. I started on Champix yesterday and I hope I stay ...

Hi everyone :-) I'm back again on my 1000000th quit attempt 😒 I realised I haven't been on here and posted a story in quite a long time! But once again I am attempting to quit (I'm only on day 3) this time around I have been using a nicotine vape everytime the cravings get bad. I have suffered from anxiety and panic disorder for the past 10 years that I take medication for daily. I have had a fe...

Hi, since posting here around 10 days ago, ive now touched down in Melbourne and in Hotel Quarantine. So happy to be back. Thank you for all the encouragement ive received here. Day 10 of Champix, Day 4 of not smoking , know its early days but…. The longest ive gone without a puff for 50 years! I know the true test will be when Im “released” but i have put a poster on my hotel wall saying ~ I ...

I have been trying to quit on and off for many years I want to finally succeed and just stop I hate the habit

Hi, guys, its good to be part of this group. I have just started on Champix and am terrified`!!! I have been a heavy smoker for 50 years but have reasons to quit now. Looking for support and any advice on Champix.

Well I have been working for myself now for 3 years and started to smoke when I started my self employment, I am an auditor and due to the long hours I work smoking became a "basic human requirement for me" work is stressful and the long hours does not help, majority of my peers also smoke so it is very difficult to maintain a position of stopping, is there others out there that has a similar pre...

i started somking 4th standard in school now i am 53 years old my quit plan started 5 days now . i stop smoking suddenly my smoking habit 20 cigarates for 3 days before . now i am very happy and getting good sleep back to mouth teste better

I'm feeling extremely inspired by all the struggle and success stories I am reading on this site. Today is day 3 of my quit journey and I am pleased to say that I am feeling relatively good. Yes, I have all the cravings with the devil on my shoulder telling me to have just one but I keep repeating the mantra NOPE (not one puff ever) - thank you for sharing this. That's really the long and the ...

Have smoked since I was 15 years old .That’s 40 years .Nearly finished my first 4weeks of champex .gave up 10years ago for 20 months .But stress and I was back smoking .This time I’m determined.Heart attack 18 months .I’m only 55 and I have 5 beautiful grand babies that need me .2 and a bit weeks smoke free .Doing well just need to keep busy

Keep busy.. eat more.