Day 4 of Champix

[Muddles]

Hi everyone just thought I'd get into the swing of all this. I'm 50 years old and have smoked 90% of the last 35 years. I have 'quit' several times but never successfully (well that's pretty obvious -duh). The thing is.....I don't even really enjoy smoking! A lot of my smoking is out of pure habit. But turning 50 has made me reassess how I want to feel. Have been trying to get healthy (even tho my doctor told me it's too late for that....so supportive NOT) and smoking has gotta go!!!! Started on Champix 4 days ago and I've noticed I've certainly cut down already. No obvious side effects YET. Christmas Day is my quit day.....a present to myself

Anyway I'm glad I've found this site. It's obvious from what I've read that much support is gained from visiting here often

[EmJay Partner]

Hey Muddles, welcome aboard to Quit Support

Stopping smoking is the single most important thing you can do to improve your health and I couldn't think of a better gift to give to yourself

It's never too late to quit and the fact that you've had a practice run a number of times before simply means that you are more likely to succeed for good this time round

Champix works really well providing you use it properly. It sounds like its on its way to helping you already, so stick with it and follow your plan

Planning, preparation and positivity is all key to success so have a read through all the posts and ask any questions that you might have.

We have lots of lovely members here who are all too happy to share their support

Stopping smoking certainly has its ups and downs but can be one of the most exciting fair ground rides you've ever been on. So buckle up and let's go You're not alone and we're right here to support you

You can do this

[Muddles 10 MONTH WINNER in reply to EmJay]

Thanks EmJay

Was just on the phone to my partner who works away a month at a time (also a smoker). He will be home New Year's Eve. Anyway I was telling him how much I'd cut down and that the champix appeared to be helping. I also told him that Christmas Day was my quit day. He cracked up laughing at the idea of me not smoking NYE. *sigh*