Topic: Kicking the smoking habit

Hi-I quit smoking in 2003. I used the drug wellbutrin, the nicotine gum, & I attended a free class sponsored by the American Lung Assoc.

But first I weaned myself off cigarettes by only smoking 4 a day, 3 a day, 2 a day, & 1 a day. I also will say I got my 1st cancer in 1999 & continued to smoke until the year 2003.

Celexa was another anti-depressant that kept me off cigarettes for good. I never thought I would be able to quit because I enjoyed smoking. One after a meal and one w/my coffee. I also used it as an appetite suppressant for years. So I would suggest low-calorie gum or candy to suck on or chew.

Good luck & if you don't think you can quit cold turkey there are many options available to help you. Take care of yourself.

I quit smoking on April 21,2009.  I quit cold turkey. Right before my 3 year cancerversary.

I quit,mainly, for 2 reasons...I am living a financial mess so I can not afford cigarettes and I have my 1st granddaughter in Feb 2009. and I am so thrilled on being a grandma. I don't want to pollute her with my cigarette smoke.

I ahve gained 30 lbs, so I really need to go on a diet. I am breathing so much better, I can climb stairs easier without having shortness of breath.  I still want a cigarette, so I have turned to lollipops now. I have never slipped and had a cigarette.  Today is the 149th day.

Good luck to those trying to quit. Let's keep in touch with one another. I could use the support.

Hugs,

Candie

I envy you all.  I can go days without a cigarette, and then sit at the computer at night, and whammo, right back to lighting another and starting again.  I am afraid of Chantix as I know people that had god forsaken side effects from it and haven't yet tried the gum.  Anyone had success with that.  I swore I had my last cigarette prior to chemo.  Just finished chemo and still am smoking at night.  Help.....

Linda