Quote From: mbynumrnI have smoked for 34 years. I started when I was 15 with some friends. Thought I had to fit in. I have been a nurse for 27 years and have seen firsthand the devastating effects of emphysema. I also watched my uncle die from this after smoking 4 packs a day for years. I am starting to feel the effects of this crazy habit and want desperately to quit. I have half attempted several times. I am going to try the patch again and work on changing my thinking about smoking. I am going to try to rid myself of the thought pattern in my brain where the longtime habit is embedded. I am going through a rough divorce and the stress is very high. But I think being able to talk about the smoking here will help. I have great friends at work that are very supportive, that will help also. So if I write lots of messages here don't think I'm crazy, I just need lots of support. Good luck and prayers to everyone here that is also trying to get rid of this devastating habit.
I have not tried "Chantix", but have heard good results with it. Everything you can prepare yourself with to help, will make it easier. I used the Wellbrutrin, and the inhaler. And coming back and forth to the board when I would have a rough moment. Post often, it helps take some of the pressure off. I also smoked about 35 years too, and about pack and half a day.
Linda
Two years, one month, three weeks, five days, 21 hours, 43 minutes and 53 seconds. 23637 cigarettes not smoked, saving $4,573.79. Life saved: 11 weeks, 5 days, 1 hour, 45 minutes.
