Okay, months later and I had to give an update. The first attempt on Chantix didn’t work, as it was poorly planned and I ran out. I also wasn’t ready to quit, I don’t think, but on the 9-hour plane ride, I realized that the Chantix was working when I didn’t have a single physical craving.
So.. I got back to CA and smoked until I realized that it’s probably getting in my way in terms of dating. My mom sent me more Chantix, and I started up again a few weeks ago. They say you should quit between day 8 and 14. Around that time, I started slowing down on how much I was smoking, but naturally, without even thinking about it.
My plan was to quit on day 14, and I had that last pack of cigarettes going that should have lasted only a day, but it took me 3 days to finish it, simply because I was smoking less naturally. My final cigarette was really not enjoyable at all, and then that was it.
The Chantix basically weaned me off nicotine before I even quit, so then when I did, it was really painless! So without the physical withdrawal and cravings, that leaves dealing with wanting to do it out of habit, missing the physical action, that sort of thing. That’s not exactly easy for me (I’m rather obsessive), but I’m glad I’m not having to deal with physical withdrawal at the same time.
I highly recommend it for anyone considering quitting! It totally made this process easier.
@CaptainHarley – Did you stick with it?