second day

[Cfarw]

hi all, this is my second smoke free day. i m taking Champix and i have to say, it's working well with me,no cravings at all. i m just concerned about having to experience cravings after i ll stop taking medication. advices are welcome. thanks for your time

Ciara

[Putter 1000 Days Smoke Free]

Hi Cfarw , champix worked for me too! I stopped taking it much earlier than I was suppose to due to side effects, but I was well into my quit and felt good before I stopped. The longer your body is away from Mr Nic the better you will feel and the desire/need will be less. You will still have cravings but between now and then you will be strategizing on how to keep smoke free in different situations (stress, parties, friends etc)

Always remember why you quit. Keep that reason with you all the time. Write it down, keep it somewhere you will always have access to it and read/ look at it often. Do as much research as you can so you know what's happening to your body and mind at every stage.

Stay close to this board... post often!

Stay strong 💪

1minute, 1hour, 1day at a time

Wanda

[Nozmo Valued Contributor]

Hello Ciara,

Just popping in to say hello and welcome you to the forum. I have never used Champix so can't help you out with the question but a lot of people here have quit using it so you may get some good advice.

There's a lot of advice on general cravings in the "Pinned Posts" on the right and you can also search for specific things using the serach bar in the top right hand corner.

You're doing the right thing by trying to find out what to expect and preparing yourself for it. I found out the hard way and was driven up the wall with cravings. Knowing what to expect and learning as you go is a BIG part of the quitting process.

Anyway, sorry, I tend to waffle. I hope that helps. Post whenever you need to.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Welcome Ciara and congratulations on Day 2. I gave up 16 months ago cold turkey but know from members here who successfully quit with champix - some are well over a year, some 2 years - think it is recommended if no issues to use the full cycle of champix.

As Wanda and Nozmo suggested, read up as much as you can especially the pinned posts across the way. Knowledge is key to know what is happening when we quit both mentally and physically.

Wishing you success and look forward to reading your progress

[mushen Valued Contributor]

Hello Cfarw and welcome.

I didn't use Champix but I do know about cravings!!!

The thing is, don't concern yourself with this now. In fact, don't worry about it until it happens. When and if you get cravings, you will deal with them and it will be OK. In truth, I suspect there are very few people who quit who do not experience cravings. What you need to know about cravings is that they pass and you just keep plodding on until you find yourself thinking of smoking less and less.

The best type of quit is an educated quit. Find out as much information as you can using the pinned posts on here as well as other sites like WhyQuit.com.

Keep going and if you need support, we are here, ready to help. ☺

[Pedz]

Hi and well done champix is great , however it's important not to let your guard down and finish the course ! Old NIK is a sneaky bugger......keep up the good work

[GrahamA 3 Years Smoke Free]

Hi. I took Champix more than once, and I never experienced cravings when I stopped taking the pills.

[Cfarw 1 Year Smoke Free]

hey thanks everybody for the support, it really helps me. i made it to day nine and so far was so good. my boyfriend tho just decided to broke up with me yesterday, i feel i won't manage to resist this time

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to Cfarw]

Sorry to hear that Cfarw I hope it all works out and you can manage to stay off the cigarettes. If you do go back to smoking and then decide to give it a try again you know where we are. We're always willing to help.

[Cfarw 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

thanks Nozmo i will try to do my best today

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to Cfarw]

Best of luck for today. Remember you can always create a new post if you need quick help and encouragement. You can never have enough posts!

[mushen Valued Contributor in reply to Cfarw]

Sorry to hear this Cfarw Just do your best. If you do relapse, try not to beat yourself up too much especially at such a difficult time. As Nozmo said, we are willing to help at any time. ☺

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Cfarw]

Ah sorry to hear that Cfarw - please stay close to us and post anytime about anything just to get you through this difficult curve ball you are having to deal with. I know it won't seem it at the moment, but if you light up that cigarette, you will feel so much worse with all that is going on. Be kind to yourself, treat yourself to being over a week quit and be strong and believe you can do this, I promise, you will be so delighted with yourself. Wishing you strength