Yay 4 wks smoke free

[Burgeb22]

After taking champix for less than two weeks I've managed to stop smoking since day 2 , I'm pleased and feel so much better but I find I'm being a bit grumpy I'm missing the cigs but not enough to smoke again. I don't want to be grumpy though so please tell me this low mood will pass?

[nettynoono Valued Contributor]

Hiya Burgeb22, Big well done on your quit!! The low moods will pass, might take abit of time but you will start to feel better soon. I found walking really helped when I quit, even though I had to force myself sometimes when I actually went out I definitely felt the better for it. Stay strong 😊

[Burgeb22 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to nettynoono]

Ah thanks Netty I'm feeling the benefits of not smoking and have managed a bit of jogging 😂 just need to not give in 👍

[taurean7 2 Years Smoke Free]

Be kind to yourself. The moods will pass and people around you will understand. Hang in there and stay strong. You have so much to gain!

[Burgeb22 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to taurean7]

Thank you i really hope the moods pass soon because my children never knew I smoked and they keep saying what's up mummy why you grumpy, it'll pass another day smoke free 👍👍👍👍

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Great to read an update from Burgeb22 - I promise, this feeling of sadness will pass soon, it is a very common feeling at this stage and the mourning period - you are doing so well, stay strong and post anytime

[Shwandler]

I kept smoking from my children too. They don't understand my moods right now either. I was on champix only for a month because it made me depressed and have high anxiety. Still dealing with the anxiety. But it slowly getting better. I hope this passes soon. Also so tired of thinking about cigarettes.

[Burgeb22 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to Shwandler]

Hi yes it's a horrible feeling being low having anxiety and trying to give up cigs, I often think should I just smoke again.....,,,but the answer is NO I shouldn't because smoking will only make me feel better for a few seconds then I will feel guilty about my health and hiding from the children the moods and anxiety will remain albeit slightly less but then I will have reduced my life by 10 years by continuing to smoke, which given the choice I feel I owe it to my kids to try and stay healthier. It's such a mixture of emotions but the advice I have been given has been great and it is getting easier so stick at it xx

[Shwandler]

I am doing so much better. No more depression or anxiety. Once the champix was out of my system, my mood changed. Still haven't smoked and I don't want to!!!

[jobm1 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to Shwandler]

This is fantastic to read. So glad you are moved on! Well done 😊