Shane H

Get Chantix. You wont be dissapointed.

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thirty-two

I dont think I am addicted enough for that. I'd prefer to try it with will-power first. But actual will-power, and not "oh just a smoke here or there."

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Shane H

Thats cool. if you have trouble though get it. Both my parents who were 2 pack a day smokers for 30+ years did it and they both havent smoked for about a year and have ZERo craving for it.

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Avondale Red Rage

I'm still smoke free over a year later. I will say my opinion of Chantix has changed since those early days. It worked wonders in kicking the habit but looking back I went through some serious mental challenges.



For the record I stopped taking it after the first months scrip ran out and I'm still smoke free (for which I'm ecstatic). The following are some of the issues that stand out as I look back:

The Good:

• Amazing results (quit). The funny part at the time I was never a big "I got to quit smoking" guy. I really went to the doctor and got the prescription with my wife thinking that it would at least help her to keep quitting should I fall off the wagon. It was simply amazing how the "urge" disappeared. The smell of it does nothing for me. I even went to Vegas and roomed with a smoker last July and the thought never crossed my mind. In fact the smell has become quite annoying.
• It's amazing how invading the smell is, even when you're outside. I used to consider anyone who mentioned it a smoking nazi, but now I can understand the issue some folks would have. I'm not an anti-smoker person now as I understand the addiction having lived it. Now I just move away from the smell.

The Bad:

• I had some of the freakiest dreams. vivid and wild. A little unsettling at times since it was not anything I had experienced before.
• Mentally unhinged easily. I would say there was a stretch during most of last summer when it seemed I was constantly stressed and quick to snap. I remember being unsure at my job as well as everyday life. Wasn't sure at the time if it was job related or smoking related. Looking back now I wonder if it was a reaction to Chantix? Keep in mind I never had the serious urges to smoke so I don't think it was withdrawal. The only issues I dealt with were the various smoking "situations" e.g. - driving, morning and after meals - and then those were only fleeting (quick) moments.

The Ugly:

• Weight gain - went from 230 to 260. Bringing it back down now. I don't feel I changed eating habits. I think it was largely a metabolism change. Could be wrong, but I have never been a snacker, mostly a large meal eater and nothing really changed except the smoking part.

Bottom line is I'm glad I'm smoke free. I've considered cigarettes but I look at the cost now and say screw it. If I knew what I know now I would have to seriously question using Chantix. I don't like things that mess with my brain, let alone prescription "legal" drugs. I feel some of the drugs on the market today need long term effects studies (esp. Chantix) before they become the answer to everyones ills. I've talked to others who had the same effects as me, and some who had none or limited to sleeplessness or vivid dreams.

boldinfan18

i'm currently on day 280 of being smoke free and I feel wonderful since I quit, I also haven't had one crave in a long time just feel so much healthier and my body has so much more energy. So for all those trying to quit never give up and keep trying if I can quit smoking anyone can because I was a pretty heavy smoker almost 2 and a half packs a day before I quit. GL TO EVERYONE WHO'S TRYING TO QUIT ONLY WAY TO LIVE I also quit cold turkey by the way which was hard but the reward at the end is priceless!