Using Chantix to quit smoking

I posted an article asking for advice on techniques to quit smoking.  Moggy suggested using Chantix.  I saw a commercial for it once or twice but didn't pay too much attention to it.  Since Moggy gave me the suggestion because she used it herself, I decided to ask my doctor about it.

My doctor had never smoked but said she heard good things about it.  My doctor told me I should start taking it, set a quit date within a week and then stop smoking.  It sounded too easy.  I tried to quit smoking before and it was hard, not to mention I craved cigarettes, I had a bad attitude and my attempts never lasted long.

I was hoping my insurance would cover most of the cost since I didn't really have any money.  When I checked online, it was going to cost me $71 for a month's worth.  I didn't care at that point because quitting smoking is important to me and I know I spend more than that on cigarettes each month.  When I went to the pharmacy, my copay was only $20.  I see it as a little test to see if I was genuinely ready to quit.

Chantix cut the craving I had for cigarettes.  I smoked during the first week and quit yesterday.  I had been smoking a pack a day but the last pack I had lasted me two and a half days.  I took my doctor's advice and started smoking only half of a cigarette.  Since I was taking the Chantix, I didn't smoke more frequently either.  I just don't have a physical desire to smoke anymore.

It has only been a day, but I am excited because it has been a peaceful day.  I haven't had cravings.  I haven't tried to eat everything in sight to replace or avoid smoking.  I haven't felt irritated or angry.

I do think about smoking, but I've been keeping myself busy with cleaning and other things I need to get done.

Chantix hasn't done all the work for me, but it has helped me immensely.  I couldn't have had this great day without it.  I am confident that I will be successful in my efforts as long as I keep trying.

Thanks for reading :)