Iv'e made it 103 episodes into the original Dragonball series, only about 300 more to go
Dragonball is a fun anime to watch. There isn't nearly as much filler in it as there was in DBZ.
Thank god for Dbz abridged
First of all, get in to your doctor as soon as you can - that's unnatural, and unhealthy. Please don't buy the smokes - you will regret it almost immediately, I'm willing to wager. certain that it's just a side effect of the medication, but you should see your doctor as soon as possible.
Second of all, would you say the Champix is working? Has your desire for nicotine declined? Have you suffered from any hallucinations or depression? I'm curious, because a friend of ours tried Champix, and it turned her into broadzilla - she was grumpy, couldn't sleep because of the the hallucinations, and generally was never her usual cheerful self. Yet I understand it has a very high rate of success.
I have quit smoking numerous times; even went almost three years clean, but cannot seem to permanently quit the habit. I've quit cold turkey each time, with success lasting anywhere from six months to the almost three years as mentioned, and am wondering if the Champix might work, as it conditions one's body and mind to reject the nicotine.
I know it's bad for me, and I am reminded of it's toll on my conditioning every time I engage in serious exercise or circuit training. Yet I can't seem to drop the habit permanently. I find I'm craving a cigarette, and then the taste disgusts me when I indulge the stupid habit. But that devil Nicotine has got it's hooks in me something fierce.
Well my guts were a little bit more active tonight, but I think I will go see my doctor about maybe prescribing something to counteract that side affect.
As for the Champix... I don't crave nicotine at all. But the habit of not smoking during certain "rituals" is tough. My 45 minute commute to work with coffee while chain smoking has been tough to break. Co-workers aren't very supportive either. So I have yet to go more than a couple days without smoking. But I haven't bought a pack in a week. Funny thing is I quit for 4 years and started again three years ago, and have been embarrassed about ever since.
As for side affects, I dream but it's not vivid and rarely remember them the next day, only know that I was dreaming. So i haven't had a deep sleep in a long time. I have noticed I have less patience and get angry quick. tough to keep in check with a hyper two year old, and being a Jets fan, lol. My wife usually tunes me back in pretty quick, lol.
Well my guts were a little bit more active tonight, but I think I will go see my doctor about maybe prescribing something to counteract that side affect.
As for the Champix... I don't crave nicotine at all. But the habit of not smoking during certain "rituals" is tough. My 45 minute commute to work with coffee while chain smoking has been tough to break. Co-workers aren't very supportive either. So I have yet to go more than a couple days without smoking. But I haven't bought a pack in a week. Funny thing is I quit for 4 years and started again three years ago, and have been embarrassed about ever since.
As for side affects, I dream but it's not vivid and rarely remember them the next day, only know that I was dreaming. So i haven't had a deep sleep in a long time. I have noticed I have less patience and get angry quick. tough to keep in check with a hyper two year old, and being a Jets fan, lol. My wife usually tunes me back in pretty quick, lol.
BTW: Sign up with www.smokershelpline.ca - it keeps track of how many cigarettes you haven't smoked and how much money you've saved (based on the price of smokes when you quit). Apparently I haven't had a cigarette in 1978 days and I've saved almost $14,000! Funny how I don't have an extra $14K in my chequing account - maybe I spent it all on Jets paraphernalia?
I managed to quit cold turkey back in September after smoking a half pack a day for 6 years. Fell off the wagon over the holidays though, the cravings just got crazy strong. Damn you rich food, coffee and alcohol! I'm now back to smoking 6-8/day.
What really helped me with my quit was running. When I started in August it really curbed my nicotine cravings, to the point where I was down to just 1 or 2 a day. At that point I figured it was easy to quit, but you'd be surprised what a big step it is going from just a few smokes a day to nothing at all. That first week of quitting was pure hell.
I don't have much to contribute to this whole conversation (other than good luck to all of you!) as a guy whose always been a track runner and never smoked a day in his life, but with that being said, I find my body has developed an addiction to exercise. I feel more tired on days when I DON'T work out, and when I'm injured and can't run, I almost can't deal with rest.
Just replace your cigarette addictions with running addictions? Does that work?
I actually know a few people who've had success by just eating lots of sunflower seeds whenever they were tempted to smoke. And I know two other guys who just straight up quit because of the girls they were dating. I can't speak from experience, but I CAN say that don't stop trying to find what works for you. And think of all the Jets games you can see with the money you save. Wait... THAT'S IT!
Quitting Smoking = Money = Jets!
I don't have much to contribute to this whole conversation (other than good luck to all of you!) as a guy whose always been a track runner and never smoked a day in his life, but with that being said, I find my body has developed an addiction to exercise. I feel more tired on days when I DON'T work out, and when I'm injured and can't run, I almost can't deal with rest.
Just replace your cigarette addictions with running addictions? Does that work?
I actually know a few people who've had success by just eating lots of sunflower seeds whenever they were tempted to smoke. And I know other guys who just straight up started smoking and binge drinking because of the girls they were dating. I can't speak from experience, but I CAN say that don't stop trying to find what works for you. And think of all the Jets games you can see with the money you save. Wait... THAT'S IT!
Quitting Smoking = Money = Jets!
Just curious how old you are? I'm guessing early to mid-twenties?
I managed to quit cold turkey back in September after smoking a half pack a day for 6 years. Fell off the wagon over the holidays though, the cravings just got crazy strong. Damn you rich food, coffee and alcohol! I'm now back to smoking 6-8/day.
What really helped me with my quit was running. When I started in August it really curbed my cigaratte cravings, to the point where I was down to just 1 or 2 a day. At that point I figured it would be easy to quit, but you'd be surprised what a big step it is going from just a few smokes a day to nothing at all. That first week of quitting was pure hell.
Bet you've spent it all on food.
The one thing about smoking, it curbs your appetite in a serious way. I've lost 5-7 pounds from starting smoking again (and I'm not a heavy guy to begin with), more than I did when I started running.
I don't have much to contribute to this whole conversation (other than good luck to all of you!) as a guy whose always been a track runner and never smoked a day in his life, but with that being said, I find my body has developed an addiction to exercise. I feel more tired on days when I DON'T work out, and when I'm injured and can't run, I almost can't deal with rest.
Just replace your cigarette addictions with running addictions? Does that work?
I actually know a few people who've had success by just eating lots of sunflower seeds whenever they were tempted to smoke. And I know two other guys who just straight up quit because of the girls they were dating. I can't speak from experience, but I CAN say that don't stop trying to find what works for you. And think of all the Jets games you can see with the money you save. Wait... THAT'S IT!
Quitting Smoking = Money = Jets!
ill join in on this topic, been 10 months for me since ive had a smoke. Must say i do not get cravings anymore, although i almost cracked at a Jets game but i told my friend before the game no matter how bad i want a smoke do not give me one! June 10th 2013 will be my 1 year mark. I had been smoking for about 7 years not to heavily but id say about a pack or 2 a month
Going to buy a bike with some of it next month though as running is not my forte and I want to get into a healthier lifestyle.
Holy moly, reading these last couple of pages made me realize that I've been smoking longer than most of you have been alive. Since Grade 9 HS in Ontario - 1971-1972.
I am going to give it a real honest effort this next time, as will Mrs. Monty. She promised that if we bought the Bimmer, she would quit, so I'm holding her to it, and by extension myself, I guess.
It's like any other addiction - your sub-concious brain, craving the rush it gets from whatever you're adddicted to, will do everything in it's power to stop you from quitting.
Willpower, I guess. I'd better find a cheap and plentiful source.
Sometimes knowing how much willpower something takes to do can inspire you to do it, and be proud of the ability to get it done.Willpower, I guess. I'd better find a cheap and plentiful source.