I'm actually finding it okay. I'm still getting the odd physical craving now and again, but the spray gets rid of that. There's also still an intermittent feeling of 'wanting' one, because that's what I'm conditioned to do, but I remind myself that it was all just about the nicotine.
Went to a wedding on Saturday, got pretty drunk but puffed away on the inhalator (only ever use it when I'm drinking), it was great not to be paranoid about smelling horrible!
Going to the doctors tomorrow to discuss when I will eventually wean myself off the nicotine, and if this will affect my meds.
Feel I'm adjusting to life as a non-smoker now. :cool:
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I had a major wobble last night. I'd been feeling a bit down all day (work rubbish at the moment) and it culminated in a row with my OH.
Normally the first thing I do is smoke to calm myself down, and I found it really hard to be rational with my emotions all over the place. Ended up puffing away like crazy on my inhalator and playing on my phone
At least I didn't smoke. I had to keep repeating to myself that it wouldn't make things any better if I did. But it was close
Thanks Tyler - I'm glad you're still keeping going too. Me, you and pfaber seem to be Team Early September!
It wasn't actually too tempted at the wedding as I never actually saw anyone smoking, or smelt it. It was more a habit where booze and cigs always seem to go together. The inhalator actually felt better than smoking as I didn't have to go outside (like the pre-2007 days).
Anyway, here's a big smile to us for our achievement
I think it sounds like you are doing really well. The things you write reminds me a lot about my second week, the odd cravings, the sudden urge to smoke, the smoking dreams. Well now in week 4 all those things are a thing of the past.
Of course I still get cravings occationally, but only when I put myself in situations that I associate heavily with smoking, like drinking beer (I guess having an argument would be another one). Anyway those cravings are becomming less and less intense and on a daily basis I only think very little about smoking (at least I crave very, very little).
Sounds like you are using your inhalator in a good way, only for those tough spots, but not during your normal day.
Well done to all of you! I'm a few fays behind (day 7) but doing well on Champix so far. My OH is also on Champix now, and running about a fortnight behind me, so hopefully we will soon be a smoke-free household!
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