If at first you don't succeed ........

[nsd_user663_2402]

Hi again everyone

I joined this forum many years ago when attempting to quit. I managed about three months and stupidly thought I could cope with having just one ciggie, it didnt take long before I was back in full swing again and hating myself.

One of my Mum's favourite quotes used to be "if at first you don't succeed, try and try again!".

So here I am into week two and taking Champix. I'm doing fine on the tablets and don't seem to have as many side effects as those I've read about, but I've found it really difficult to deal with those trigger times especially when I have a drink in my hand. I stupidly lit up the other night and I feel so guilty and disappointed in myself. It was just one ciggie and the rest of the pack went underwater and in the bin. I shouldn't have kept any in the house should I?

Anyway they're gone now and I think the guilt has made me even more determined to stay on track.

I feel so much better for telling you all.

Have a good day !

[nsd_user663_2681]

Hi Cess, a fellow oldie like me, I joined 2008 tried to quit, failed and then didn't bother with the forum until loooads of rash attempts in 2012/2013 which failed also

Good to see you back and having another bash hopefully this will be the one for you, there are loads of champix users on here who will be able to give good advice and plenty of support and nice people to chat to, good luck xxxx

P.S my advice is defo don't have any in the house, although I know some people who have had a pack of 10 in the drawer throughout their quit and it comforts them to know they are there, personally I am too weak too have them in the house! X

[nsd_user663_2402]

Hi Donna

Good luck with your quit.

I thought I could cope with keeping a packet in the house but it was obviously a huge mistake. I actually feel more at ease since throwing them out. I realise now that I've been thinking of them in that drawer since day one.

[nsd_user663_2681]

Hi Donna

Good luck with your quit.

I thought I could cope with keeping a packet in the house but it was obviously a huge mistake. I actually feel more at ease since throwing them out. I realise now that I've been thinking of them in that drawer since day one.

Yep don't have them in the house,out of sight out of mind plus its when you have a drink isn't it? If I sat there with a bottle of wine knowing I had fags in the drawer I don't think I would be able to resist, even though categorically I don't want one now, I am for want of a better word "over it", if they're there I'd have one.

I'm so glad you feel better for getting rid of them, that in itself is a good start, onwards and upwards, you can do it

[nsd_user663_61320]

Welcome back,

oh we've all fallen for ' you can just have one' line.

The good news is that it's one less trick you'll fall for.

You can't have one because you're an addict.

NOPE: Not One Puff Ever

I also didn't drink for the first month as I know that's a massive trigger for me but other people drink straight away to get over the trigger. Personal choice.

Good luck with the quit

[nsd_user663_60964]

Good to meet you Cessania

Well done for giving it a further (and hopefully final) bash. I shall look forward to hearing how you are getting on.