Started chantix today - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

scaredykat · 04-13-2009, 05:57 PM

Hi everyone, Just wanted to update everyone. I tried to stopping smoking last week without much luck. I saw my Dr. today and got my starter kit for chantix. I'm hopeful that this will help. I didn't realise you still smoke the first week you start taking it. I did cut back some.

I'm also getting my mind more ready this time and praying to my HP to help me be "willing" and also have "acceptance" to quit smoking.

Aysha · 04-13-2009, 06:01 PM

Thats great Barb!! You can do it.
We are here for you whenever you feel like you wanna rip your hair out.

scaredykat · 04-13-2009, 06:05 PM

Thanks chiynita. Yep, I'll be on here. It's definitely time. I'm gonna be reading all those sticky posts at the top.

historyteach · 04-13-2009, 06:40 PM

Good for you!
You *can* do this!!! It's difficult but, doable.
Please join the daily check in thread too. It's really helpful to have some accountability.

Shalom!

**Impurrfect** · 04-14-2009, 03:12 AM

Good for you, ((Barb))!

Hugs and prayers!

Amy

KOOKS · 04-14-2009, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by scaredykat

Hi everyone, Just wanted to update everyone. I tried to stopping smoking last week without much luck. I saw my Dr. today and got my starter kit for chantix. I'm hopeful that this will help. I didn't realise you still smoke the first week you start taking it. I did cut back some.

I'm also getting my mind more ready this time and praying to my HP to help me be "willing" and also have "acceptance" to quit smoking.

Good to hear this. Keep with the forum....it really is a big help!!

Good Luck!

Saxony · 04-14-2009, 06:43 AM

I don't know a great deal about chantix, but I have read about alot of people that it worked really well for. I hope it helps you too.

I have found for me getting the right attitude has helped most. It's a positive thing that we are doing.

KOOKS · 04-14-2009, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Saxony

I don't know a great deal about chantix, but I have read about alot of people that it worked really well for. I hope it helps you too.

I have found for me getting the right attitude has helped most. It's a positive thing that we are doing.

The right attitude without a doubt is the key to success for me

scaredykat · 04-15-2009, 02:39 PM

Hi everyone, Just want to let everyone know I'm still taking my Chantix. Day 3 tonight.

I don't want to write on the daily check-in until i actually quit. I wouldn't feel right about it. So my 2nd week on it will be Day 1 for me quitting smoking.

Oh, and my husband is smoke free now. Today is day 8 for him. He's on the patch. I was talking to my sponser about why I'm having a harder time then he is. She thinks it's most likely because I'm an addict/alcoholic to begin with. He's not. So i don't know.

I still praying to my HP and getting ready. See ya soon on the daily thread.

Dime · 04-15-2009, 03:36 PM

Great Scaredy,
Fantastic effort, remember to keep your seat belt fastened early on and in a couple of days it should get a lot easier. It's great your hubby is joining in the effort also so you can support each other.
Keep going!!

Believe808 · 04-15-2009, 04:25 PM

Hi Scaredykat
I am just starting Chantix too. Today was my 1st pill. Don't quit until next Wednesday though. Good luck.

RedRuby · 04-15-2009, 06:59 PM

Good luck! Just don't take that chantix on an empty stomach!

Believe808 · 04-16-2009, 08:43 AM

Day 2 for me, still smoking but getting ready!!!!!

How are you doing ScaredyKat??????

scaredykat · 04-16-2009, 09:00 AM

I'm good today Believe. Thanks for asking. I actually feel good today.

I took my first morning pill today. So far i haven't had any bad reactions to the Chantix. Hopefully it stays that way. I haven't had any bad dreams yet like i heard from my friends.

cinj · 04-16-2009, 01:00 PM

I am on my second month of Chantix. I've not smoked for 30 days! You can do it!! Be SURE to join the GET QUIT program offered free with your prescription. You check in everyday through your email. They have great tips that really are very useful.Check in at THIS BOARD, too, everyday. This place is so very helpful. Chantix has been great for me. I get a bit nausious about 10 min after taking the pill and it only lasts about 2 min. Not too bad. Be sure to take deep breaths throughout the day. This will help with the urge to puff. YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Believe808 · 04-16-2009, 01:16 PM

Feeling a little hyper today, feel like I am speeding, don't know if its the Chantix or not. First time I felt like this in a long time, don't like the feeling. Went to meeting and someone there told me her Doctor said she heard they might be taking it off the market? Has anyone heard that one? Anyway, I will breathe, thanks Cinj for the positive post.

scaredykat · 04-17-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Believe808

Went to meeting and someone there told me her Doctor said she heard they might be taking it off the market? Has anyone heard that one?

No i haven't heard that Believe. It wouldn't surprise me though the way they take different drugs off the market cause they put them on too soon without more research done on them.

KOOKS · 04-17-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Believe808

Feeling a little hyper today, feel like I am speeding, don't know if its the Chantix or not. First time I felt like this in a long time, don't like the feeling. Went to meeting and someone there told me her Doctor said she heard they might be taking it off the market? Has anyone heard that one? Anyway, I will breathe, thanks Cinj for the positive post.

I'm not surprised by the experiences I've been reading about on here. All sounds a bit scary IMO!

scaredykat · 04-17-2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by KOOKS

I'm not surprised by the experiences I've been reading about on here. All sounds a bit scary IMO!

I haven't had any problems yet. No bad dreams yet either. I'm on Day 5 today. Hopefully it stays that way and I don't have any problems. I know quite a few people in AA that was on it and it worked for them. 1 guy has been smoke-free 2 years and another 1 year.

Dime · 04-17-2009, 10:31 AM

Hi Believe808,
I didn't take Chantix but I did notice that coffee seemed to have triple action early on when I quit. One cup of coffee really had me buzzing. Don't know if that is related but thought I would mention it just in case.
Hang in there!!

Believe808 · 04-20-2009, 07:57 AM

Well I have been taking the Chantix for 5 days and Wednesday is my quit date. Haven't had any more problems with it so far.

ScaredyKat, how are you doing so far? I am one of those people who it worked for about 2 years ago. I had quit smoking for about 1 year but went back right before I went into rehab.

scaredykat · 04-20-2009, 01:06 PM

Hi Believe. I'm doing all right. Started week 2 of the Chantix today. I have 7 cigarettes left and will be quitting tomorrow. Crossing my fingers.

catch-22 · 04-23-2009, 03:55 AM

just copying and pasting what I just posted on another thread...

I just finished week two and I only experienced the vivid dreams (but not nightmares) and a silght nausea in the morning. Yesterday it was the first day when I didn't want to smoke. I just didin't. It didn't interest me. I smoked one in the morning and that was it. I haven't touched one since. The cravings are just gone. Disappeared. I didn't even have to set a quit day. If I think abouth smoking (maybe once every hour) I just associate it to the horrible taste the cigs had when I was smoking on Champix (that's what it's called in Europe). For me, it's a miracle drug, but we are all different... I'm going to take it for another month at least to make sure I don't relapse... good luck to you all with it!

P.S. I didn't feel like stop smoking until I was well into the second week, so I would advise not to rush into it...

RedRuby · 04-26-2009, 01:48 PM

HOw's it going w/ the Chantix, scaredykat?

scaredykat · 04-29-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRuby

HOw's it going w/ the Chantix, scaredykat?

Thanks for asking Ruby. I wrote about it on the daily thread today. I had to cut back to one pill a day where it's been really bothering my stomach.

04-13-2009, 05:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
scaredykat Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, N.Y. Posts: 4,593 Blog Entries: 7	Started chantix today Hi everyone, Just wanted to update everyone. I tried to stopping smoking last week without much luck. I saw my Dr. today and got my starter kit for chantix. I'm hopeful that this will help. I didn't realise you still smoke the first week you start taking it. I did cut back some. I'm also getting my mind more ready this time and praying to my HP to help me be "willing" and also have "acceptance" to quit smoking. __________________ * BB quotes cited from the 1st Ed.* One Day at a Time Sobriety Date: Jan 19, 2008

04-13-2009, 06:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Aysha Looking For Myself...Sober Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Where the heart is Posts: 10,087 Blog Entries: 26	Thats great Barb!! You can do it. We are here for you whenever you feel like you wanna rip your hair out. __________________ Dont just count your days...Make your days count! It may not get easier, But it will get better.

04-13-2009, 06:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
scaredykat Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, N.Y. Posts: 4,593 Blog Entries: 7	Thanks chiynita. Yep, I'll be on here. It's definitely time. I'm gonna be reading all those sticky posts at the top. __________________ * BB quotes cited from the 1st Ed.* One Day at a Time Sobriety Date: Jan 19, 2008

04-13-2009, 06:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 9,303	Good for you! You can do this!!! It's difficult but, doable. Please join the daily check in thread too. It's really helpful to have some accountability. Shalom! __________________ IMAGINE

04-14-2009, 03:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Impurrfect Social Network Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 18,246	Good for you, ((Barb))! Hugs and prayers! Amy __________________ "I'm not where I want to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be" - Joyce Meyer "You got what it takes you can win, today is your day to begin. Don't give up here, don't you quit, the moment is now, this is it I know that you can then you will, get to the top of the hill. Part of the fun is the climb, you just gotta make up your mind" - Shania Twain (Tinker, Elvis, Patches and Mots - Mouth Of The South)

04-14-2009, 06:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
Saxony Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: England Posts: 545	I don't know a great deal about chantix, but I have read about alot of people that it worked really well for. I hope it helps you too. I have found for me getting the right attitude has helped most. It's a positive thing that we are doing.

04-15-2009, 02:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
scaredykat Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, N.Y. Posts: 4,593 Blog Entries: 7	Hi everyone, Just want to let everyone know I'm still taking my Chantix. Day 3 tonight. I don't want to write on the daily check-in until i actually quit. I wouldn't feel right about it. So my 2nd week on it will be Day 1 for me quitting smoking. Oh, and my husband is smoke free now. Today is day 8 for him. He's on the patch. I was talking to my sponser about why I'm having a harder time then he is. She thinks it's most likely because I'm an addict/alcoholic to begin with. He's not. So i don't know. I still praying to my HP and getting ready. See ya soon on the daily thread. __________________ * BB quotes cited from the 1st Ed.* One Day at a Time Sobriety Date: Jan 19, 2008

04-15-2009, 03:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dime Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,117	Great Scaredy, Fantastic effort, remember to keep your seat belt fastened early on and in a couple of days it should get a lot easier. It's great your hubby is joining in the effort also so you can support each other. Keep going!!

04-15-2009, 04:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
Believe808 Miracles Happen Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9,977	Hi Scaredykat I am just starting Chantix too. Today was my 1st pill. Don't quit until next Wednesday though. Good luck.

04-15-2009, 06:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
RedRuby Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 46	Good luck! Just don't take that chantix on an empty stomach!

04-16-2009, 08:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
Believe808 Miracles Happen Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9,977	Day 2 for me, still smoking but getting ready!!!!! How are you doing ScaredyKat??????

04-16-2009, 09:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
scaredykat Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, N.Y. Posts: 4,593 Blog Entries: 7	I'm good today Believe. Thanks for asking. I actually feel good today. I took my first morning pill today. So far i haven't had any bad reactions to the Chantix. Hopefully it stays that way. I haven't had any bad dreams yet like i heard from my friends. __________________ * BB quotes cited from the 1st Ed.* One Day at a Time Sobriety Date: Jan 19, 2008

04-16-2009, 01:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
cinj Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Franklinville, NC Posts: 60	I am on my second month of Chantix. I've not smoked for 30 days! You can do it!! Be SURE to join the GET QUIT program offered free with your prescription. You check in everyday through your email. They have great tips that really are very useful.Check in at THIS BOARD, too, everyday. This place is so very helpful. Chantix has been great for me. I get a bit nausious about 10 min after taking the pill and it only lasts about 2 min. Not too bad. Be sure to take deep breaths throughout the day. This will help with the urge to puff. YOU CAN DO IT!!!

04-16-2009, 01:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
Believe808 Miracles Happen Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9,977	Feeling a little hyper today, feel like I am speeding, don't know if its the Chantix or not. First time I felt like this in a long time, don't like the feeling. Went to meeting and someone there told me her Doctor said she heard they might be taking it off the market? Has anyone heard that one? Anyway, I will breathe, thanks Cinj for the positive post.

04-17-2009, 10:31 AM	#20 (permalink)
Dime Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,117	Hi Believe808, I didn't take Chantix but I did notice that coffee seemed to have triple action early on when I quit. One cup of coffee really had me buzzing. Don't know if that is related but thought I would mention it just in case. Hang in there!!

04-20-2009, 07:57 AM	#21 (permalink)
Believe808 Miracles Happen Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9,977	Well I have been taking the Chantix for 5 days and Wednesday is my quit date. Haven't had any more problems with it so far. ScaredyKat, how are you doing so far? I am one of those people who it worked for about 2 years ago. I had quit smoking for about 1 year but went back right before I went into rehab.

04-20-2009, 01:06 PM	#22 (permalink)
scaredykat Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, N.Y. Posts: 4,593 Blog Entries: 7	Hi Believe. I'm doing all right. Started week 2 of the Chantix today. I have 7 cigarettes left and will be quitting tomorrow. Crossing my fingers. __________________ * BB quotes cited from the 1st Ed.* One Day at a Time Sobriety Date: Jan 19, 2008

04-23-2009, 03:55 AM	#23 (permalink)
catch-22 catch-22 Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 135	just copying and pasting what I just posted on another thread... I just finished week two and I only experienced the vivid dreams (but not nightmares) and a silght nausea in the morning. Yesterday it was the first day when I didn't want to smoke. I just didin't. It didn't interest me. I smoked one in the morning and that was it. I haven't touched one since. The cravings are just gone. Disappeared. I didn't even have to set a quit day. If I think abouth smoking (maybe once every hour) I just associate it to the horrible taste the cigs had when I was smoking on Champix (that's what it's called in Europe). For me, it's a miracle drug, but we are all different... I'm going to take it for another month at least to make sure I don't relapse... good luck to you all with it! P.S. I didn't feel like stop smoking until I was well into the second week, so I would advise not to rush into it...

04-26-2009, 01:48 PM	#24 (permalink)
RedRuby Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 46	HOw's it going w/ the Chantix, scaredykat?

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