I’m quitting! Smoking that is. I figure it’s time since I’m 53 and my health isn’t getting any better.
I’ve been thinking about it for several months now. I really started thinking hard when after my last cold went away my cough didn’t. I had thought about doing it over the holidays but realized that’s probably one of the higher stress times.
About 2 weeks ago I enrolled in Boeing’s program called Free and Clear. They provide you with stop smoking guides, a quit coach, and patches or gum if you want to try one of those. They also recommend 2 different prescription drugs if you want to try one of those. The drugs are Zyban and Chantix. Zyban is actually an antidepressant which has worked well as a smoking cessation aid. That’s how Betty quit several years ago.
Chantix on the other hand is brand new and is actually made as a smoking cessation aid. That’s what I decided to try. It works by reducing the cravings for nicotine. I’ve been taking it for a week now and I can tell the cravings will be much less than if I wasn’t taking it.
Please don’t comment that you “are proud of me”. If I successfully quit I’ll be proud enough for myself but I’ve always disliked getting a pat on the back for doing something I should have done a long time ago. Kind of makes me feel like a puppy. Well wishes are welcome though.
I wish you well. I know it is not easy.
Comment by Richard — Sunday February 11, 2007 @ 7:28 pm
I’m just glad I never got started. Good luck.
Comment by Daryl — Sunday February 11, 2007 @ 8:51 pm
Any company that promotes it’s employees to not smoke is promoting a healthier and more productive work environment for everyone. I’ve not heard of one Chantix user yet that has stopped because urges were too much.
I am a 5 month quitter (close to 6) of chantix and don’t have any urge to go back. I do know that chantix could help me within two weeks if I do start back up, so it’s not gone forever.
Comment by phreaki — Sunday February 11, 2007 @ 9:58 pm
Glad to hear it. Here’s to your health!
Comment by Donna — Sunday February 11, 2007 @ 10:31 pm
One day down; how’s it going? Hope you got the Zyban or Chantix.
Take all the help you can get.
Comment by Mom — Monday February 12, 2007 @ 10:15 pm