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Oldtex
Member
03-06-2006
| Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 8:06 pm
JuJu, I was right on that edge yesterday. Today, took a couple of steps back, but I know I can (well, I think I can) take some more baby steps closer to that edge. And you are so right that it is a damnable addition. Yesterday, I think I would have made a sailor blush!
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 9:48 am
Well, I'm on day 3 of not smoking. I hate having to start all over again but, hey, at least I'm quitting. I hope this time for good. I have to say that its been a little easier with the Chantix than last time when I just went cold turkey. I wasn't nearly as emotional this time and felt like I could deal with it better.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 9:56 am
Yay, Twinks!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hang in there! All those other times were just a dry run. You'll get the hang of it this time, don't worry.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:24 pm
YEAH!! Keep on trying!
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 1:49 pm
Thanks, Lum and Dipo!! I'm sure going to give it a good shot! At least this time I don't feel like killing someone. LOL
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 2:46 pm
Congrats Twinkie! Hang in there.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 7:24 pm
Yay for no homicides. Yay Twinks!!! You go, girl!
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 9:52 am
All right, I just got my prescription for Chantix. My Mom says it's expensive even with prescription coverage. How much does this stuff run?
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 10:48 am
GAL, with my insurance its $35. Without, it would be $135.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 1:44 pm
Heh. That's my dad for you. Mom actually sent Dad to have her prescription filled. He came back and said he didn't get it filled because it cost too much (trust me, they are more insured than just about any people I know). Of course, Dad white-knuckled it when he quit. He probably doesn't see why they should pay $35.00 when she could do it for free LOLOL.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 2:13 pm
LOL That's funny! So you and your mom are both going to quit? That's awesome!!!
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 4:20 pm
Yay, GAL and Mum!!!!!! Congratulations on making *the* decision!
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 6:43 pm
Well frankly, Lumbele and Twinks, neither one of us had any intention of quitting. But with our mutual blood-clotting disease, and my heart problem, we were both told we are required to quit. I'm basically quitting to shame my mom into quitting. She's prolly doing the same thing to me. LOL.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 6:56 pm
Damn, GAL, I know that sucks. I had no intention of quitting until I got COPD. But I can tell you for sure its a whole lot easier with Chantix than without it. I'm not climbing the walls this time at all like I did cold turkey. Oh, I still want one but its not the losing my mind kind of want. So you still have quite a while of taking the Chantix before you actually quit smoking so enjoy it while you can, my friend, and good luck to you and your mom!
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Friday, September 28, 2007 - 6:43 am
Ok GAL, so the decision has been *made* for you and that might make quitting a bit harder, but protecting your and your mother's health is a very good reason to quit. Reading your posts for all these years, I am convinced you can do anything you put your mind to. We are here to listen when you need to blow off steam, rant, rave, be duct-taped to this thread until your murderous itch has been soothed, etc. Hang in there, this too shall pass in time.
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Friday, September 28, 2007 - 7:27 am
Yay all you quitters!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Friday, September 28, 2007 - 12:04 pm
Oh, just great. I am going to meet with GAL tomorrow on the very first day of her quitting smoking??? LOL. Well, it is fitting, I suppose. I know it doesn't feel like congratulations right now, GAL, but after a while you will come to feel that way. Quitting because you know for sure you already have a disease is mighty dang strong motivation. The fact that I smoked may be the death of me yet, but by quitting I know I clawed back a few good years. It is SO nice not to have to be a slave to those withdrawal symptoms.
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Friday, September 28, 2007 - 3:22 pm
Congrats to all the new quitters! Stay quit and hang in there!
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Friday, September 28, 2007 - 4:25 pm
Juju, I think you just might luck out. From what I hear you are supposed to take Chantix for a week before butting out.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Friday, September 28, 2007 - 5:02 pm
Luckily for Jujus, and especially for the Dawg, I am not starting the Chantix until Monday (I'll be at work and fully occupied so not worried about teh phags). And one week from then, I'll be back on a Monday and same thing. So I've got a few days left of being the old smelly smoker self, right before I turn into the raging from hell that will cause my employees to throw packs of cigarettes in my office and slam the door shut behind them. Heh. Colossus is calling his doctor for a Xanax prescription.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, September 29, 2007 - 1:33 pm
LOL.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Saturday, September 29, 2007 - 4:54 pm
GAL, you better read up on the Chantix. You are supposed to take it for several weeks before you quit smoking. Otherwise it doesn't do any good and you will go through horrible withdrawals.
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Kaylasmom
Member
07-27-2005
| Saturday, September 29, 2007 - 5:30 pm
Those of you who have been on Chantix, what are your thoughts, impressions, etc? I see my doctor on Thursday at which time he is giving me the prescription. I'm excited and so want to quit but at the same time, scared about what I am going to do with myself when I am stressed, upset, angry, etc.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Saturday, September 29, 2007 - 7:23 pm
Kayla, I can tell you first hand that when I quit without the Chantix I went through all of those emotions and worse. Homicidal! LOL After being on the Chantix this time for about 10 weeks there is a huge difference. My emotions are sooooo much less effected. Huge difference! I highly endorse it.
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Kaylasmom
Member
07-27-2005
| Monday, October 01, 2007 - 7:22 am
thank you
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