Well yesterday was my first day taking 2 doses of Champix and all in all it wasn't too bad, although it did keep me awake longer last night and I didn't go to bed until 4am! - however, I was working late last night so didn't get home until 1am.
I didn't smoke a lot during the day but last night I was smoking as normal. It was the first time I'd had any alcohol whilst on the tablets and although there were no side effects - it also felt like the things that had been stopping me smoking as often had gone completely out of the window.
Today I haven't smoked as much as I used to but I have been smoking on and off as the day has progressed.
I have had news from a friend who is onto day 10 of the Champix and has reached her first day of no smoking at all - she says that so far they seem to be working so I'm looking forward to that.
Some slight mood swings with the double dose - I became a little argumentative! - But this seems to be evening out as my brain gets used to the higher dose.
More news to come. Keep up the good work.
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hi, Im on day 11, stopped completely on day 10 but was naturally cutting down from about day 7, just didnt have the craving and if I got a slight one, Id mentally ask myself if I needed it, most of the time was no. Hours would pass and Id realise I hadnt smoked, quite straight forward. Slight mood swings on an evening but i also think that was because my brain wasnt happy about my decision. But cigs were tasting like dog poo by this point and smelt bad, most of the time Id only have half of it... if that... I wasnt getting my fix from smoking so my brain just didnt want it. My tablets made me feel sick too which put me off wanting to smoke too.
ReplyDeleteDreaded yet looked forward to day 10 as my advisor gave me that day as cut off... arggghhh... but it was relatively easy but as the day progressed and I had a couple of bad cravings... they passed quick but I wasnt happy about them. To cap it all, in the evening I was at my friends and she smokes, didnt bother me at all, no pangs whilst I was there and I stayed over. So far so good.
On day 11 and no cravings, only when I woke up and thought 'damn I cant smoke' as its very much a morning ritual for me.. But honestly nothing since, might get some this evening but I will let you know.
Keep on with not smoking or cutting down, these tablets are making my quitting so much easier and I know I will be sucessful. Get someone close to keep encouraging you with praise as I found that really helps x