Quitting Smoking

[stoneroller]

I quit nicotine 17 days ago but not cold turkey (been there tried that). I am using Chantix and so far this drug has worked wonders, no urges no side effects.

My ironic, ok hypocritical, advice to others has always been "don't play with fire". Once you quit, don't allow any nicotine into your system.

Congrats and good luck.

[Robb_in_Austin]

I was just about to suggest Chantix!

Question Stoneroller: Did your insurance pay for it?

I congratulate the OP for quitting. Like DrMark, I see the effects of it everyday I work and you will be in a lot better place in a few months and the rest of your life.

[edshas2]

good luck to everyone on the quitting smoking.

[justahobby]

trying to quit my self havent found anything that works for me

I tried the gum, homeopathics, and cutting back. They were all feeding my need for nicotine. I told my body it didn't need nicotine and stopped using it. I had tried quitting many times so I don't know what changed this time, except I exercised alot more willpower. Maybe exercising and practicing willpower was what I did different. Go 4 or 5 hrs or even 8 hrs. And then you realize the world has ended and you havent stabbed anyone during a craving attack. Yes, I think small steps add up to giant ones.

[stoneroller]

My insurance did not pay for the Chantix. Seems wise that they would.

[Robb_in_Austin]

That's insurance companies for ya!

Why pay $1500 now when we can pay $250K+ in 15 years?!

Seems the stockholders would/should say something.

[ErikH]

I quit cold turkey for new years. Just getting rid of the smell alone is worth it.