Yep, 2 pack a day here. I used to smoke 4 when I drove a "Emergency" wrecker in Houston, Tx.. The stress did that! I have tried the Chantix too. It gave me horribly vivid nightmares but did cut me back to 10 cigs a day. I didn't make it long until the dreams put an end to that drug. I also tried the Zyban/Welbutrin as well. They didn't work at all. Cold turkey about killed me and all around me. I was a scary, mean person during those few days. Marlboro has me by the twins. My Grandfather gave me my first pack of Salem when I was 13 and now I am 44. His old honery azz is still kicking at 84 and still smokes his Salems. I was diagnosed with COPD about 7 years ago.
My next and hopefully last option is the E-cig Prine mentioned. I am to the point of consistant heartburn and loose my breath with a walk through the yard. Its bad when I can't keep up with my 8 year old daughter. I think its had alot of impact on my 14 year old daughter as she has Asthma. It not only hurts you and I but the ones we love too!!!
Good luck and I wish you well! I will be getting the E-cig before the end of the year and begin this trip down the same looooooong bumpy road again for the New Year!](*,)
Robert
Hey Robert,
Yup, the dreams can be interesting. Before taking this stuff I very rarely dreamed, now I dream every night and they are strange. That is the only side effect I have seen so far and I can handle them.
My decision to quit was selfish. I am quitting for me and me only. I know my wife sure likes the smokeless me but I did it for myself. Looking back on it now I am sure that is why I am still smokeless. If I was doing it for others that might be the extra pressure that made me fail.
Good luck on trying to quit again, never say die.
Jack