Chantix?

[lilymoon1]

In the last 10 years I've gone from a totally kick-ass, trophy winning, hot slammin' body, competitive Tae Kwon Do fighter to a broken, arthritis and pain ridden wreck who just got short of breath coming up my basement stairs

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[cryptjo]

I tried the British version, Champix, and it worked really well for me. I've got a history of depression although wasn't taking anti-depressants while I took the Champix so I dunno if that would have made a difference. Certainly, it didn't affect my mood adversely; if anything, it made me feel better because I was pleased with the results, if you see what I mean?

The only side effect I suffered was in the first two weeks when, after taking it in the morning, I would feel queasy for the next hour or so, but nothing serious. I didn't have any cravings at all and I did stop smoking...for about eight months and then I started up again, but only because of my own lack of will and I have no-one to blame but myself for that.

Best of luck! I hope that if you do try it, it works out for you. :)

[lilymoon1]

Thanks! I started it today *after* making sure I had eaten a bite for breakfast. I didn't have any nausea so far. I really hope this works, especially now that I've finally come down with the same chest cold all the kids had. I'm wheezing like a dying horse.

[zilldk]

I guess I'm one of the few people in the world who never even tasted a cigaret - and the reason why is solely for fear that if I did I would get hooked.

But that won't keep me from wishing you all the best of luck, and I really hope that you do give it a try. I'm definitely not a non-smoking fanatic in any way, but I have seen the difference in those of my friends that did manage to quit, and it's really worth the struggle!

I totally understand your nervousness and I wish I could do more than just write something here to encourage you and offer you support. I know depression is nothing to take lightly in any way, and I know how hard a struggle getting out of any addiction can be, especially in combination with depression (personal experience) but I really think you should give it a try anyways. It is so worth it! Easy for me to say, I know, and I really wish I could do more than just that. I want to hug you and reassure you and talk and help you go through with it! I sincerely wish you all the best! *offers the biggest fluffiest

[lilymoon1]

Thanks! You know, I started at 18, but I really can't remember *why*. It probably had something to do with the summer job I had and all of my coworkers smoking. Pfft, such a bad reason.

[mylife1060]

Tried it, loved it, no side effects, I also have clinical depression but am on Prozac. No increase in dosage needed when on Chantix. I have not smoked in a year and a half (back when insurance/hospitals didn't cover it and it was $300 a month!!!) Although you are supposed to take it 3-6 months, I came off of it about 2 1/2 months after starting. I DID take the "pre-dose" for about 3 1/2 weeks before quitting. They recommend two weeks, but I wasn't ready and knew it. I actually tried a cig today...just to see...it was disgusting! I say go for it! But keep an eye on the depression, just in case! Oh, I also started exercising - walking, worked up to running - and lost weight when I quit smoking. It also helped me realize that I could "trust" my lungs to keep me going even if I was a bit SOB. Any questions, just let me know. Good luck!

[lilymoon1]

Thanks! Right now I'm not taking any meds for my depression. I had been taking Effexor XR for a long time, but it had the nasty side effect of making me not give a damn about anything.

:sigh: I'll probably need the full "pre-dose" time or even longer as well.

[keldjinfae_moon]

Hi... um... I was sort of slinking through your FFVII fanfic and saw this. My aunt tried Chantix for awhile, and it did affect her already-existing depression. This also sort of just made her want to smoke more, so she stopped refilling her prescription after a month and a half. I don't know anyone else who's been taking it though since both sides of my family have always found cigarettes a godsend (I don't smoke myself, but... I don't know, I love secondhand smoke--I'm odd). I hope you find a solution one way or another, both for dealing with your depression. I haven't been able to keep my body the way it was because of heart problems, and I'm only 21, damnit. I miss dance so bad.

Er... sorry. Just put it off to the ramblings of a concerned stranger, yeah? Also, in the hopes of cheering you up just a little, I believe that your portrayal of Reno in your stories is absolutely perfect, and I love every time you pair him up with Cloud since they're not... submissive around each other. Cloud's a fighter, and I don't think Reno could

[lilymoon1]

I had to stop taking the Chantix for now. I was having some intolerable side effects that interfered with my sleep too much. No nightmares, but some horrible hot flashes and night sweats from hell.

All my fics stay unlocked, but I don't mind if you friend. Just be prepared to be majorly bored on occasion by my rambling about the trials of raising two teenage boys and the 'baby', my 10 year old daughter. Not to mention the stress of being a nurse who actually cares when the bosses don't.

[keldjinfae_moon]

Ick. Sorry about the side effects, and don't worry about rambling; I do it frequently, and I'm actually a caregiver. Well... that is, I'm a currently unemployed caregiver; I was laid off very recently so I'm looking for another client. I also raised my sister (am still raising, actually, considering she's only 17), even if I'm just a very young adult. Great, now you'll be worrying about the stuff I'll ramble about. If you friend me back, that is.

I'm going to shut up right now.