Smoking often masks depression and anxiety in smokers.
When a smoker quits, these issues then come to the forefront.
Suicide can then be a result of the depression and increased anxiety - especially if people are unaware of the possiblity of this fact.
My pharmacist here in RI informed me of it.
My sister's pharmacist in FL did not. She started going nuts after two months of not smoking. Almost ended up divorced as a result of her behavior. She started smoking again.
This happened to her about a year ago. We were recently talking about it. She never realized that she could have gotten her depression and anxiety treated. But, when I brought up the fact that these issues can be expressed when one tries to quit smoking, she immediately recognized that those were the feelings she had.
I have taking Chantix. It is a wonder drug for me. In fact, it worked too good! After a few weeks smoke free, I literally forgot to take it over and over. I felt fantastic! No cravings; no urgings; no nothing! But, because I quit taking it too soon, I then began smoking again. My doc said I should take it for 3 solid months at least. Now, I have to start all over again... And I'm going to! I'm not going to give up this fight! It's a fight for my life, and I deserve every chance I get to live it.
I applaud those who quit -- no matter *how* they quit.
Whatever works, works.
Shalom!