Took the first step

CONGRATULATIONS on this first step! Keep us poted on how it goes.

hi, i know exactly how you feel, i?ve tried to stop smoking as well, but then i feel anxious and want to start eating. i am hopeful that i will keep this new year?s resolution and stop smoking for good. in the meantime i am doing lots of exercise and that has helped a lot. goodluck

I quit smoking with wellbutrin (genric - Brupropion). In the past i had always been able to quit going cold turkey and later with the patch but nothing worked to reduce the cravings like welbutrin. After a couple of weeks of taking it, you no longer get the satisfied feeling from smoking. You'll still smoke but you dont get the same payoff. My doctor wanted me to use the patch in conjuction with the meds and ween myself over a course of 6 months but after 3 (and not using the patch) i was ready to stop smoking. I struggled just a bit with the physical craving but after the nicotine was out of my system, it was a peice of cake.

I am not going to say that i havent smoked since becuase i have. at first, in social situations, with a drink in my hand, it wasnt the same without a cig. but as time went on, I was able stop that as well.

Good for you girl. I don't smoke, but my friend did quit on Zyban. My sister though, (a pack plus per day smoker for 20 + years) Was able to quit with Chantix. She still struggles but it is so do-able. Good Luck girl, we're rootin for ya!!

It's hard to quit smoking! But you can do it! You have the strength! Hope the meds work for you!

Thank you all for your encouragement and support.