I haven't smoked for 3 months now. The urges/cravings are still strong, but I won't let them win. I'm determined to stay quit, but am having a very difficult time right now. Any suggestions will be helpful and appreciated. Thanks!

Angelquits

Just checked out this site read a few posts. I'm 8 weeks smoke-free so far and have been taking Chantix. So far I have had no side affects and it seems to be working well. My boyfriend still smokes and I have no desire to be anywhere near him or around him when he is smoking. I wish everyone the best with their battle of conquering nicotine addiction! Also I want to thank the Maricopa County health department for the classes they provided. Denise in Mesa ROCKS and I will be ever grateful!!!

Got work? I have been job hunting for about three weeks now and it has been hard NOT to want to light up!!! My boyfriend smokes, and I even asked him for one of his Marlboro Reds! I guess the good thing about not working is it's pretty easy to decide between a pack of smokes or super-cheap food for a couple days! Everybody keep your fingers crossed that I find work soon, okay? Thanks!
 
Betsy

On May 5th I celebrated 3 years of quitting smoking. I was addicted to nicotine for many years. With the help of cessation classes, and the patch I was able to beat the addiction. There was a physical addiction, and emotional addiction. I learned to knit to keep my hands busy at all times. I chewed sugarless gum and sugarless candy for several weeks. (whatever works for you)

I encourage you to do the same. Do not let others determine your fate. Stay strong. Believe in yourself. Speak your beliefs, even if some individuals don't like it. It is your life and your lungs. Be persistent in being true to yourself and others.

Sincerely,

Rose C.

I wanted to thank our facilitator, Amy (Scottsdale/Shea class) and the program. I've been smoking since I was 15 years old and when my dad passed away in 2006 from lung cancer, it was a reality check for me. I've tried to quit many times on my own but it was so difficult and my friend gave me the phone number to the quit tobacco program. We received Chantix in the mail last week (provided by the program) and we haven't smoked "willingly" since April 29th! (I smoked couple "on purpose" to see how it is. I let the cigarrettes burn out. I don't really feel like smoking anymore!) Thanks for sponsoring this program; every smoker should attend this class.

Thanks again!

Young

I'm into my 54th day without cigarettes. I have no problem during the day, but around 5 or 6 in the evening I want one. You might know that feeling where you think you could kill for just one!! I exercise and brush my teeth. Anything else? What about those artificial cigarettes? I understand they work something like the patch or gum. I quit cold turkey and have not tried any of the aids. I don't want to put nicotine back into my body but it might be worth trying something on one of those bad nights. I was hoping others might give me their feedback if they've tried any of them.

Heather

Anyone out there on Chantix? I don't know what to do. This is day 57 for me. I have been taking Chantix and got so nauseated I had to quit my Fosemax. That did not help much so I cut the medication in half. That helps some but I am always so tired and listless; I feel like just quiting the drug. I am worried if I do I will start smoking again, something I definitely do not want to do. Has anyone else had problems with Chantix?

Leanna

This is my first step in the battle. I have just made the decision to quit smoking. It's great to know that I'm not alone, but it's still extremely scary. I'm going to start the classes this week. I don't know if I should see a doctor for a perscription or if I should start something over the counter like gum. This is not going to be fun...

Quitter111

Well, I just wanted to write and get some moral support as I am only beginning the classes and hopefully on May 10th I will receive my chantix. So wish me luck!

shyone