Day 4

Well, last night I had to go to work - which I knew would be interesting in my new state of mind! Usually between my singing sets I automatically go outside for a cigarette - last night I made a conscious effort to avoid falling into the usual habit just because that's what I was used to. I noticed yesterday that I no longer felt the need to smoke - I was just doing it out of habit. So last night I broke the mould and had 2 cigarettes the whole time I was there instead of the usual 6 or 7!

Onto today (day 4). I took my Champix pill at 8am and where I would usually go straight for a cigarette when I get up - I didn't have my first cig until 10am this morning - and then I didn't particularly enjoy it and got fed up halfway through. In 8 hours I have had 4 cigs so far today and would normally be over 10 by now!

My moods have settled now and I feel pretty much back to normal - which is a relief. I did suffer some dehydration effects and dry mouth last night while singing - which is what I was hoping to avoid this time around - but I coped with it and will just have to keep an eye on it.

All in all - I have to say that I think the Champix is working. My mind set has changed and I am seeing smoking as a chore rather than a pleasure. I already begrudge buying cigarettes - especially at the prices they are today - and don't think it will be too much longer before I get rid for good.

This is day 4 - so today I actually take 2 of the champix tablets instead of just 1 - I take them at 12 hour intervals so tablet 2 will be taken at 8pm this evening. I will be interested to see how the extra dose effects me and whether or not it will interrupt my sleep.

I'll be keeping you posted!

Hope all is going well for the other quitters reading this - keep at it! And, a happy Valentine's day!