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DonnieL · 13-01-2009, 16:47

Good Morning, I'm now up and having my first cup of coffee. Today I'm not going to push the buttons like I did yesterday. I was just testing my will power.
Today I'm going to concentrate on keeping busy.
Yes, California is one of the toughest in the States. There are some beaches where you can't smoke with other public beaches trying to incorporate the ban also.
I think my cousin has just picked up her perscription too. When I emailed her that I was on my quit date, she said: " your better than me, I "forgot" to take my first pill". (notice forgot) ha! ha!
I got my prescription just before the Thanksgiving Holiday then with the Christmas Holiday coming I thought "why put yourself through that" so I procrastinated and vowed to make it my New Years Resolution! How's that for rationalizing!

Poutbutton · 13-01-2009, 17:08

Those were some tests! It'll be good to have your cousin on board, someone else to compare notes with. I think my friend might try it if I have success, he's afraid of the side affects, especially the ones which say you can sink very low if you're so inclined. I think some people sink low when off the smokes anyway, he certainly did when he tried using the patches. I think you need a positive outlook to start with. Well, I had a mild headache all day yesterday and again today but I think it may be this flu that I have, it and a little disturbed sleep, like waking every so often but again, I'm out of my normal routine being off work so that could be the reason I woke a lot.
I'm going back to work tomorrow regardless so as the days go on & the virus leaves me hopefully the headache will too unless it's down to the champix.
so, roll on Monday when I can test myself! You mention beaches in your post....I've got California weather envy now!

DonnieL · 13-01-2009, 17:16

Yes it was unseasonably hot here yesterday. 88 degrees.

I honestly think what you're feeling is from your case of flu. I haven't felt any side effects from the Chantix/Champix so far. I had a bad night last night but it from this bloody bronchitis cough.

Hang tough my friend. Did you take you second pill this morning?

Poutbutton · 13-01-2009, 17:23

Yes I agree it's probably the flu, a few more days & I should feel normal again. Yes I took my 2nd tablet my halo shineth. Our weather has warmed up a little the past 2 days from mainly frost the last 2 weeks to now just cold! The sun did peep out today though. Best of luck on your 2nd smoke free day

DonnieL · 13-01-2009, 17:45

Good, now take care of that flu. Are you staying down pretty much with lots of fluids? Will you listen to me, sound like a nursemaid. Anyway take care of yourself and keep it up.. I'll keep you posted.

DonnieL · 14-01-2009, 06:36

Hi,
well today was an interesting day. I live in a townhome not to far from Disneyland. There are about 4 sycamore trees around my place that drop these barbed balls when the wind blows and of course we've been having the Santa Ana Winds(that's why it's been so hot)
I saw the mailman coming with his cart so I got a broom to run out and clear the sidewalk but was to late. He'd already capsized his mail cart.
When I finished clearing the sidewalk I went to come the house and found I'd locked myself out!! I had to wait until I spotted a neighbor coming home from work then he called a locksmith which took nearly an hour.
I was screaming for a SMOKE!! When It was all over, I decided to keep busy and try and forget the smoke. I MADE IT! I'm still clean. Even though I'm out $80.00 for a Locksmith. Well I'm off to bed while I'm "clean". Nite..

Poutbutton · 15-01-2009, 15:17

What a disaster and to think you were doing a good deed while all this happened. Plus the €80 dollars on top ouch. I need to call a locksmith myself have a broken key in my patio door a few weeks now.
I can only imagine the temperatures you are experiencing, it's cold and miserable here so I can only dream of thoses san an winds.
4th day on champix & it's beginning to kick in, I am acutely aware of the smell of the smoke now and they are beginning to taste like cheap imported cigs. The sensation reminds me of when I first began trying smokes out they tasted awful (why I started I'll never Know) so thats a good thing. Tonight I take the first of the double dosage per day so it'll be interesting to see how I go over the next few days.
Well, if you did'nt give in after yesterdays bad luck I assume you are feeling proud of yourself! Has your cousin started yet? I'm getting closer to quit day...the nerves are there in the background but I cant wait to test myself.

DonnieL · 15-01-2009, 16:59

Well, I'm still hanging in there. Last night was strange. I had two separate "vivid" dreams that I was smoking they were so real I actually woke up thinking "what the hell am I doing"!! Wierd. I'll be honest and let you know if I "slip up". But so far so good and actually get some stuff done around the house to keep busy. Keep up the good work! I guess you're back to work now. Hope it's going ok.

Poutbutton · 15-01-2009, 18:36

You're doing good. I tried to post yesterday but for some reason it kept logging me out when I posted. Yep I'm back to work since yesterday, a full on day with meetings & an afternoon of driving - working then driving back again, I think i was 3 hours driving in total not including the commute! No stress though everything fine & I'm glad to be busy again. I'm dsliking the taste more and more. I've sensed some nausea when I smoke but not enough to make me stop yet.
Wow you had vivid dreams, thats what my friend was talking about. I used to get night terrors, usually quite horrific with snakes or rats in my bed (AGH!

) I have'nt had one for a long time, 2 years since I had one. I think they were stress related mostly. I hope they dont come back!
When you think about it, giving up smoking after such a long time doing it must be like cuttng off your arm. Roll on Monday and keep up the good work.

DonnieL · 15-01-2009, 18:47

The dreams aren't bad just vivid. When I was working I experienced a lot of what you refer to as "night Terrors". I've been retired over a year now and still have occaisional "nightmares" about the old job. I've seen on other threads where people described their dreams as "vivid" also. It was funny because I actually woke thinking I'd been smoking.
You seem to be getting more effects in your first week than I did. The only thing that I noticed was toward the end of the week I didn't feel the force to go out and have a smoke. I quit smoking in the house several years ago after I went through and washed all the walls and curtains and what a job that was. Been smoking in the patio ever since.
Well keep up the good work. You have an advantage because you have work to distract you from the smoking urge.

Poutbutton · 15-01-2009, 19:01

Yes I would smoke less in the working day persay but believe me there are plenty of opportunites when I'm going from palce to place, thankfully I'm not stuck behind a desk all day. The trend to smoke outside is normal for me too, it does ruin houses and fabrics etc.
I had night terrors from my early to mid 20's mainly if I had a high temp or was particularly worried about something but I think I've learned to deal with stress better these days. I wrk in social services with children so it can be challenging at times but for the most part I enjoy my work & the kids are great.
If I do get night terrors everyone will know about it cos I scream blue murder & have no recollection of it the next day, the only way I know I've had one is if I remember the dream itself or my throat would hurt! Ah the mind is a very strange thing!

DonnieL · 15-01-2009, 19:07

Ah, Congratulations. You have a very rewarding Job working with Children and not being stuck inside behind a desk. I retired from a Large Space and Defense Firm where I was a Procurement Specialist. Lot's of stress and pressures.
Hang tough my friend. Today I'm supposed to be "Carbon Monoxide" free! =^)

Poutbutton · 15-01-2009, 19:15

Interesting. well, here's a thumbs up to clean oxygen running through your veins!

DonnieL · 15-01-2009, 19:18

This time next week, you'll be there too! I pray to the Holy Father and Blessed Mother ever night to give me strength to see this through!

Poutbutton · 15-01-2009, 19:20

I'll remember you in my prayers too!

13-01-2009, 16:47	#31
DonnieL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 368 Adverts \| Friends	Smokeless Day #2 Good Morning, I'm now up and having my first cup of coffee. Today I'm not going to push the buttons like I did yesterday. I was just testing my will power. Today I'm going to concentrate on keeping busy. Yes, California is one of the toughest in the States. There are some beaches where you can't smoke with other public beaches trying to incorporate the ban also. I think my cousin has just picked up her perscription too. When I emailed her that I was on my quit date, she said: " your better than me, I "forgot" to take my first pill". (notice forgot) ha! ha! I got my prescription just before the Thanksgiving Holiday then with the Christmas Holiday coming I thought "why put yourself through that" so I procrastinated and vowed to make it my New Years Resolution! How's that for rationalizing!

13-01-2009, 17:23	#34
Poutbutton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 373 Adverts \| Friends	Yes I agree it's probably the flu, a few more days & I should feel normal again. Yes I took my 2nd tablet my halo shineth. Our weather has warmed up a little the past 2 days from mainly frost the last 2 weeks to now just cold! The sun did peep out today though. Best of luck on your 2nd smoke free day Last edited by Poutbutton; 13-01-2009 at 17:35.

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13-01-2009, 17:08	#32
Poutbutton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 373 Adverts \| Friends	Those were some tests! It'll be good to have your cousin on board, someone else to compare notes with. I think my friend might try it if I have success, he's afraid of the side affects, especially the ones which say you can sink very low if you're so inclined. I think some people sink low when off the smokes anyway, he certainly did when he tried using the patches. I think you need a positive outlook to start with. Well, I had a mild headache all day yesterday and again today but I think it may be this flu that I have, it and a little disturbed sleep, like waking every so often but again, I'm out of my normal routine being off work so that could be the reason I woke a lot. I'm going back to work tomorrow regardless so as the days go on & the virus leaves me hopefully the headache will too unless it's down to the champix. so, roll on Monday when I can test myself! You mention beaches in your post....I've got California weather envy now!

13-01-2009, 17:16	#33
DonnieL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 368 Adverts \| Friends	Yes it was unseasonably hot here yesterday. 88 degrees. I honestly think what you're feeling is from your case of flu. I haven't felt any side effects from the Chantix/Champix so far. I had a bad night last night but it from this bloody bronchitis cough. Hang tough my friend. Did you take you second pill this morning?

13-01-2009, 17:45	#35
DonnieL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 368 Adverts \| Friends	Good, now take care of that flu. Are you staying down pretty much with lots of fluids? Will you listen to me, sound like a nursemaid. Anyway take care of yourself and keep it up.. I'll keep you posted.

14-01-2009, 06:36	#36
DonnieL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 368 Adverts \| Friends	Hi, well today was an interesting day. I live in a townhome not to far from Disneyland. There are about 4 sycamore trees around my place that drop these barbed balls when the wind blows and of course we've been having the Santa Ana Winds(that's why it's been so hot) I saw the mailman coming with his cart so I got a broom to run out and clear the sidewalk but was to late. He'd already capsized his mail cart. When I finished clearing the sidewalk I went to come the house and found I'd locked myself out!! I had to wait until I spotted a neighbor coming home from work then he called a locksmith which took nearly an hour. I was screaming for a SMOKE!! When It was all over, I decided to keep busy and try and forget the smoke. I MADE IT! I'm still clean. Even though I'm out $80.00 for a Locksmith. Well I'm off to bed while I'm "clean". Nite..

15-01-2009, 15:17	#37
Poutbutton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 373 Adverts \| Friends	What a disaster and to think you were doing a good deed while all this happened. Plus the €80 dollars on top ouch. I need to call a locksmith myself have a broken key in my patio door a few weeks now. I can only imagine the temperatures you are experiencing, it's cold and miserable here so I can only dream of thoses san an winds. 4th day on champix & it's beginning to kick in, I am acutely aware of the smell of the smoke now and they are beginning to taste like cheap imported cigs. The sensation reminds me of when I first began trying smokes out they tasted awful (why I started I'll never Know) so thats a good thing. Tonight I take the first of the double dosage per day so it'll be interesting to see how I go over the next few days. Well, if you did'nt give in after yesterdays bad luck I assume you are feeling proud of yourself! Has your cousin started yet? I'm getting closer to quit day...the nerves are there in the background but I cant wait to test myself.

15-01-2009, 16:59	#38
DonnieL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 368 Adverts \| Friends	Well, I'm still hanging in there. Last night was strange. I had two separate "vivid" dreams that I was smoking they were so real I actually woke up thinking "what the hell am I doing"!! Wierd. I'll be honest and let you know if I "slip up". But so far so good and actually get some stuff done around the house to keep busy. Keep up the good work! I guess you're back to work now. Hope it's going ok.

15-01-2009, 18:36	#39
Poutbutton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 373 Adverts \| Friends	You're doing good. I tried to post yesterday but for some reason it kept logging me out when I posted. Yep I'm back to work since yesterday, a full on day with meetings & an afternoon of driving - working then driving back again, I think i was 3 hours driving in total not including the commute! No stress though everything fine & I'm glad to be busy again. I'm dsliking the taste more and more. I've sensed some nausea when I smoke but not enough to make me stop yet. Wow you had vivid dreams, thats what my friend was talking about. I used to get night terrors, usually quite horrific with snakes or rats in my bed (AGH! ) I have'nt had one for a long time, 2 years since I had one. I think they were stress related mostly. I hope they dont come back! When you think about it, giving up smoking after such a long time doing it must be like cuttng off your arm. Roll on Monday and keep up the good work.

15-01-2009, 18:47	#40
DonnieL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 368 Adverts \| Friends	The dreams aren't bad just vivid. When I was working I experienced a lot of what you refer to as "night Terrors". I've been retired over a year now and still have occaisional "nightmares" about the old job. I've seen on other threads where people described their dreams as "vivid" also. It was funny because I actually woke thinking I'd been smoking. You seem to be getting more effects in your first week than I did. The only thing that I noticed was toward the end of the week I didn't feel the force to go out and have a smoke. I quit smoking in the house several years ago after I went through and washed all the walls and curtains and what a job that was. Been smoking in the patio ever since. Well keep up the good work. You have an advantage because you have work to distract you from the smoking urge.

15-01-2009, 19:01	#41
Poutbutton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 373 Adverts \| Friends	Yes I would smoke less in the working day persay but believe me there are plenty of opportunites when I'm going from palce to place, thankfully I'm not stuck behind a desk all day. The trend to smoke outside is normal for me too, it does ruin houses and fabrics etc. I had night terrors from my early to mid 20's mainly if I had a high temp or was particularly worried about something but I think I've learned to deal with stress better these days. I wrk in social services with children so it can be challenging at times but for the most part I enjoy my work & the kids are great. If I do get night terrors everyone will know about it cos I scream blue murder & have no recollection of it the next day, the only way I know I've had one is if I remember the dream itself or my throat would hurt! Ah the mind is a very strange thing!

15-01-2009, 19:07	#42
DonnieL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 368 Adverts \| Friends	Ah, Congratulations. You have a very rewarding Job working with Children and not being stuck inside behind a desk. I retired from a Large Space and Defense Firm where I was a Procurement Specialist. Lot's of stress and pressures. Hang tough my friend. Today I'm supposed to be "Carbon Monoxide" free! =^)

15-01-2009, 19:15	#43
Poutbutton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 373 Adverts \| Friends	Interesting. well, here's a thumbs up to clean oxygen running through your veins!

15-01-2009, 19:18	#44
DonnieL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 368 Adverts \| Friends	This time next week, you'll be there too! I pray to the Holy Father and Blessed Mother ever night to give me strength to see this through!

15-01-2009, 19:20	#45
Poutbutton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 373 Adverts \| Friends	I'll remember you in my prayers too!