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Does anyone else have a problem with chantix? It kind of made me depressed and gave me terrible dreams.

Chantix is not good my doc says, that's why she prescribed me Zyban instead. Chantix makes you depressed and suicidal and just isn't as effective as Zyban. You should speak to your doc about getting Zyban. I can't believe your doc prescribed you that with such bad reviews it's been getting, anyway good luck!

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I never had any problems with Chantix. Medications effect everyone differently. It didn't make me depressed or suicidal. It's been over a year since I've smoked, hopefully the doctor can prescribe you something that works better for you, good luck :-)

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I had to quit smoking, too. I was able to do it cold turkey but I know it's not that easy for everyone. I just wanted to point out that it's the nicotine in the cigarettes that causes wound healing problems (other things in the cigs do too) so anything you're using with nicotine can cause wound healing issues. Good luck! You can quit!

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I am stuggling with quitting. I have been off and on since October. I was doing really well, and then got extremely stressed at work so one thing led to another. I had gained alot of weight while I quit. Now, Jan 9th they are setting me up for a urine test, to test for the nicotine. I am not sure what will happen. I have been reading on juicing. It is supposed to help you detox. It does not cover the nicotine but does help push it through and make the withdrawls easier. Not sure if this is true though.

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I was able to quit using Chantix and allowing myself to chew as much Nicarette gum as I needed. Also ate a lot of sunflower seeds. Eventually I changed to regular gum. I don't think I could have quit if I had a husband or fiancé smoking around me though.

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Day 44 of no smoking!!! Green Smart Living E Cigs have saved me!!! You all can doing! I have smoked for 17 years and this is it!

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It's hard I know I smoked for 11 yrs Newport 100s and felt like i could never stop (when I made this post lol) but now I been smoke free since December 1st.! Sometimes I weep when I want to smoke lol but I ignore the craving. All thanks to using zyban! Girl you can do it. Just make sure u can be mentally ready because it is a roller-coaster of emotions!!! If urine shows in your blood try saying your on the patch which has nicotine In it' good luck girl!

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Day 44 of no smoking!!! Green Smart Living E Cigs have saved me!!! You all can doing! I have smoked for 17 years and this is it!

Congrats girl! We did it yay!!!! Do you know when you having surgery yet?

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Not yet Amanda! It's driving me nuts! I have my endoscopy and Pap smear on the 31st and my psych evaluation next month. I'm thinking April!!

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My niece died unexpectedly 12 days ago...I started smoking again.. Shit. I'm not even going to worry about it right now, but it's so hard..worst addiction ever.

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Not yet Amanda! It's driving me nuts! I have my endoscopy and Pap smear on the 31st and my psych evaluation next month. I'm thinking April!!

Wow I'm right there with you except I haven't even got my package to make any appts yet! Good luck keep us posted!

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My niece died unexpectedly 12 days ago...I started smoking again.. Shit. I'm not even going to worry about it right now, but it's so hard..worst addiction ever.

Wow I am so sorry to hear about your niece, my condolences to you and your family! I don't blame you for smoking again, I would have to! I wish you all the strength you need to get through this rough time! I'm here if u need someone to talk to! Take care of yourself girl!

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My niece died unexpectedly 12 days ago...I started smoking again.. ****. I'm not even going to worry about it right now, but it's so hard..worst addiction ever.

I'm so sorry for your loss! I know I can't take that away, but if I can be an ear, please let me know. Prayers for ur family!

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Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

Kris

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