New Year's Resolutions ... How Are We Doing So Far?

[K9karen]

And, by the way, smokers, if you are wanting to quit, I highly recommend you give Chantix a try. Yes, I'm having some very vivid and odd dreams, which is one of the side effects ... but it work great

How expensive is Chantix? I've had a script for it in my wallet for ages. My doc said my RX coverage will not pay for it. (the prescription plan people figure if you can pay for ciggies, you can pay for Chantix). He advised me to check around. I already have vivid dreams, so I'm not concerned. Do you still have THAT urge? I had hypnotism 1x (free) and it didn't help and I don't have money to pay $200 a session to continue. It wasn't a NY resolution. but it sure would be nice not to have to stand out in the cold (even in my own house) I sure am proud of you!
Smoking is the most addicting, nasty habit ever. Ick on me.

[Twisterdog]

How expensive is Chantix? I've had a script for it in my wallet for ages. My doc said my RX coverage will not pay for it. (the prescription plan people figure if you can pay for ciggies, you can pay for Chantix). He advised me to check around. I already have vivid dreams, so I'm not concerned. Do you still have THAT urge? I had hypnotism 1x (free) and it didn't help and I don't have money to pay $200 a session to continue. It wasn't a NY resolution. but it sure would be nice not to have to stand out in the cold (even in my own house) I sure am proud of you!
Smoking is the most addicting, nasty habit ever. Ick on me.

It's expensive. I paid $95 for the first month. However ... at $40 a carton, cigarettes cost more than that, at least for me.

Hypnotism didn't help me either, not at all.

There is no nicotine craving with Chantix, that's the beauty of it. It chemically binds to the nicotine receptors in your brain, and blocks them. It's physically impossible to have a physical craving while using it. Of course, the psychological portion of the addiction remains, the habit. But that's a lot easier to ignore, if you aren't feeling sick and murderous.

[caseysmom]

It's expensive. I paid $95 for the first month. However ... at $40 a carton, cigarettes cost more than that, at least for me.

Hypnotism didn't help me either, not at all.

There is no nicotine craving with Chantix, that's the beauty of it. It chemically binds to the nicotine receptors in your brain, and blocks them. It's physically impossible to have a physical craving while using it. Of course, the psychological portion of the addiction remains, the habit. But that's a lot easier to ignore, if you aren't feeling sick and murderous.

Good job Twisterdog, I am really rooting for you. My 50 year neighbor has been hospitalized and in an induced coma for 10 days due to complications from smoking.