I have continued taking the Chantrix. No really bad side effects so far, just the sleeping problems, and those aren't really bad. Today, I brought a cig to work, just in case I wanted one (been trying to break the work stress trigger...). I figured since it was my last day smoking, I would give myself the freedom to smoke if I wanted it. My body was saying I wanted it by about 3 PM (working 9-5), but it wasn't SCREAMING at me that it needed a cig. That was great!!
I had been worried yesterday about my quit day, because I was really craving more than usual. When I smoked a cig, I wanted another. But by the end of the day, I finally got past that and didn't even finish my last couple of cigs. That was a great feeling, because of the worrying. I have much more confidence in tomorrow now that I know how the Chantix is helping with the cravings. I can separate out that its my body that is craving them. My mind can still be clear enough to say it doesn't. That is the best feeling I have had in a long time.
I won't say wish my luck tomorrow, because it isn't luck that will allow me to quit. I will say I hope everyone sends good thoughts my way over the next couple of days. I'm ready with my plan, support at work and from friends ( and my still smoking hubby, who has agreed to smoke in the back mud room or outside to help). I am ready with my will, and ready for my freedom. I just had my last cig ever, and like before, I didn't even finish it. Now I am not worried or scared, just excited.
