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great will power and even better result the service on the car is only the begining you are doing well i am also still of the ciggies i actually feel ill now if i smell them and need to walk away from people that are smoking keep up the good work Jason
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grandpa_spec_au pm sent
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Well I have debated all night about putting some here, but finally decided that it's best if I do because it adds to the commitment. Am 41, and have been smoking since 14. I have now increased to 40 a day, and I hate it, hate it alot. I dont enjoy it once each day, and am disgusted by it. But I cant f#$%ing stop. It has been exceptionally hard on previous occassions, but I need to try again. I am not a weak person, but this is such a horrible addiction.
Anyways, Wednesday is the day I start. No reason why I chose this day, but I did it 2 weeks ago. From what I have read on the quit website, it can be a good thing selecting a day/date. My choice of assistance this time is Champix (could be Champax but the prescription is inside..), so hopefully this helps. Has anyone had experience with this drug? If so, is there anything I need to know about in advance? I really want to do this, if not for me but my almost 4 year old. I really wanna be able to kick the footy with him when he is in his teens. Cheers
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Public thanks to Jason again for helping me out on Sunday, been going through some family stuff which has bought the cravings on in force. I was literally about to grab the car keys and go down the servo but thankfully a speedy reply to a recovering addict made all the difference
![]() ![]() adelaidecrows02, we're a good lot on here, if you need anything just ask ![]() I went on the gum myself and it's done wonders, but I haven't been smoking as long as others on here such as yourself however I think everyone finds their own way of doing it. I tried cold turkey a number of times... only to last a couple of days and smoke half a pack the next! It's coming up on 5 weeks very soon for me, feels great ![]() |
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even posting here is no issue I am just glad that i can help you through the tough times ![]() Jason
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Darwin NT
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Well so much for my great start - did 8 weeks cold turkey and now been back on them for a few weeks on and off.......
![]() Going to start again tomorrow............have patches and chewies but would rather not use 'em. We'll see - fingers crossed.
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If not just keep trying have a look at this web site i didnt know about this when i was trying to give up but it looks great http://www.keepquitting.org.au/?s_kw...FQy3bwodzjJltw hope it helps Jason
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My wife has told me on a number of occasions that I seem a lot more laid back and relaxed than usual. I have had a few flareups, but far less than cold turkey. At no point during a flare up have I thought of having the customary calm down smoke. I have however felt that I am more calm now. I am now on my last week of taking Champix, and so far I feel great. The last few days I have spent working with 3-4 smokers, indoors and close by, and thought how much they stunk. We will see how I go next week without the pills. If I need to, I will get another 2 month pack. It beats smoking. For side effects. I have heard that some people may experience depression. I have also heard that others may experience mood swings and the like. I guess it depends on the person. Everyone is different after all. If you got a brochure with them, have a read, or look up the website for more info on side effects. I didn't do this. I thought I would see how I went first. Also, if you find it hard, or have side effects, you may need to go back to your Doctor to see if there is any other assistance they can give you. Also, if you need moral support, post here, or send one of us a PM. I hope this helps. Cheers. Ned Quote:
Also, if you relapse in less than 12 months, and require another prescription, then you will not get the subsidy. If more than 12 months, then the subsidy is reinstated. |
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I have a health care card so i get it at the $5.40 i thought it would be that price with the subsidy Jason p.s i would sudgest getting the second months as it states that you should complete the full course
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I have the second months. 1 week left to finish whole course. However, it has been suggested that if wanted, a an extra 2 months would not hurt. (5 month course in total).
It is an option, if I should feel weak. I am very positive though, and with the exception of a cold that won't go away, I feel great. |
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Appreciate the support. Craig
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justkeep up the great work guys just think of the money and the health side of things and use that as a reason for giving up Jason
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Day 3 of the Champix, and 4 days till the smoking stops. Not feeling anything yet from the Champix, not sure if I am supposed to?
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they take about 5 days for the stuff in them to get into your system you will know when it does because you will find that you go longer between wanting a smoke then you will beging to feel a tad ill then you will not want another smoke that is how it went for me anyway jason
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Something strange I've found in the last few days, is that pretending to smoke with say, one of those lolly "fad sticks" or even with something resembeling a smoke will calm my nerves more so than chewing the gum. Anyone else experience this?
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Just another mock-up..
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: In an AU Fairlane somewhere...
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I experienced that mate...
I found even holding my zippo and flicking it a couple of times calmed me down...!!
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: launceston TAS
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Well done to alot of you blokes. I gave up 10 months ago! Hell yeh! I was on my way to work and thought about my 4 kids and how i wouldn't want them to see me die of cancer or lose me. So i flicked my smoke out the window and the rest is history! Mind you it took me 3 months for my body to recover, Chest infection after chest infection! :( bringing all the CRAP up. 7 months later and i have never felt better! And i haven't been crook for ages.
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Mount Gambier - South Aus
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Well today hopefully will be me last day I hope... I'm about to get a pack.. But I did stuff up and had a smoke thismorning... Going to leave that little sucker on my computer desk... I'm trying to give myself a insentive to quit... which is if I quit I'll be able to get my new home theater amp, and 46" LCD..
The hard part for me is I do go crusing alot and my mates I go crusing with smoke in the car... But the flip side of the coin is I won't be leaving me mates cars smelling like ash trays anymore lol! Edit: Kristo - How's spraking the zippo work for you?... Alltho I do find that when I get a craving (eventho I still smoke).. Striking the zippo up if I can get one is good.. probablly because I associate the zippo with having a durry... Last edited by Skotty; 27-08-2010 at 04:41 PM. |
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It was strange, but the transition was so easy, I can't remember myself as a smoker now. Just think positive, and you will make it. Quote:
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ok, day 8 of the Champix, and in the next day or two will offload the tobacco intake. Having said this I am some what nervous, as I am not feeling anything at all from the tablets, and am scared that I will be going cold turkey.....
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just think that you dont need them and you will do o/k you will do fine Jason
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ok here we go - day 13 of champix and day 1 of no fags.
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Good luck mate. I was worried that i wouldn't make it either but i am still smoke free. ![]() Keep strong and remember to post here we will listen and help out where we can. Jason
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Took a bit of a backward step the last month, been having a couple a day, don't know why was doin well, felt great, anyway starting again today, It wasnt until the other day that I actually realized how good I was feeling to be off them. Started feeling like crap again.
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