I've been on the Champix for 9 weeks now and it's definitely working. It started working around week 2 relapsed in week 3 on having half a cig and it tasted horrible and threw away the cigs after a few drags.
Loads of side effects on Champix I mean loads but in phases. First 3 -5 weeks was tough on Champix it was dreadful taking 1mg morning and 1mg at night. I've been taking them during a meal. So soon as I wake up force down me 2 wheatabix, take pill then 2 slices of toast with Jam and orange juice. It's Horrible taking it on a empty stomach you will be sick.
Depression, tired at times , 30 min stomach caps at night after taking night pill. Angry constantly, brain thinking overdrive, dry mouth , excessive wind, slight chest pai s. Heart pumping faster than normal, the craziest dreams ever, and a few more but all in phases.
The issue I have now is lack of sleep and going to bed early but that could be down to bordum and waking up at 3am. The worst i think is over and I take only 1 pill since week 7 in the morning and skip the night one as I don't need it. I took some sleeping tablets one night to see of that worked but I still woke up at 4am with
a heavy head so those are pointless and best not mix the drugs.
I went off loads of things to. Alchoal, tea, Chocolate, money, s*x and all the fav things I enjoyed. But that's all coming back now. I can manage half a beer some chocolate and back on the s*x.
I ve been out with mates a few times but avoided them for 6 weeks who are all smokers which was a good time right after xmas everyone is skint. I went out for a meal during week 3 it was hard so what I did was went for the meal and left right after as they wanted to out for a few drinks etc which I couldn't stomach anyway and was still on the night dose too.
Last night was a good test being out with work meal and many drinks and usually having a smoke outside after or during a pint, but all sorted. Managed two beers and that was it done.
I have my mind back, can't say I have my taste buds back as the Champix slightly kills those. I'm going all the way to 12 weeks and more if needed as I've had enough of the smoking.
Keep busy. Buy a Nintendo 3ds or xbox to get your mind off it. Go to bed early if you have to ok you wake up early. Support from the family is important. The amount of arguments I've had I'm suprised I have any family and friends left. I've fall out with one friend which I don't care anymore as he was a nob and smoked loads so no loss there.
Keep saying sorry and remind them your heads all over the place. Take some time off work if you have to or avoid going to the office. That's only for the first few weeks. Tell work staff your on Champix. Have a laugh and tell them the side effects it shows them your serious about stopping. I've been having a bath everyday out of boredom too.
I'm eating loads now I mean loads . My sleep is a mess i.e I went to bed last night at 11.30pm which is the latest this year since on Champix as I've been going to bed at 7.30 pm most nights and woke up at 4am. It helps to get up and read the news and get back to sleep. I have really bad wind which is normal on Champix and constipated. I've not have a proper poo in weeks . I'm pooing bit not like I used to . I'd lost weight over 6 weeks as the Champix eats into your food fast.
Now I'm eating more of everything rather than a lot of one thing I.e sandwich for lunch, along with a packet of crisps, banana and water. Drink loads of water that helps you to.
What else....don't do too much that's a bad idea. Coz your minds is free I'm coming up with too much . Decorating, hunting for holidays. Working more hours. Too organised round the house. Too many ideas and more. Take it one step at a time otherwise you will stress out and others around you. The smallest thing is anoyoying me and say to yourself... Chill. Think I'm doing too much.
Get a bike and ride for 10 mins. Keep walking even if it's round the house. Do some ironing a few shirts not the whole lot. what I'm saying is do things for the same time it would take you to have a cig. Subscribe to Netflix and watch stuff you wouldn't normally like subtitle movies because your having to read.
Again short bursts and that will increase i.e you will Iron for longer . You will bike for 15 mins. Walk for 15 read for 15 watch a full movie and that will grow.
Not gonna lie it's tough. But think of the health benefits, money and your kids if they know and see you smoke as they will too when they are older.
See how long this report is because my mind is clear and some free time. And that's and all.
So good luck.
P.s Also I've not said this at the start but I was also a heavy cannabis smoker for 20 years, so not just the cigs its the main reas on i dId this. But that's another story....
The end.
8 days smoke free
4 years yayy
12 MONTHS - Hooray 😀 
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