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Old 09-04-2010, 02:47 PM
 
Location: Tennessee
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Its been almost a month!
I am feeling very proud of that aspect, but..I am off the Chantix now, and I am having some serious irritability, and anxiety moods going on!

I am looking for a "chill pill" before I end up divorced from my family. I`m not above taking medication to knock off the edge. I am actually going to the doctor tomorrow, to see what he can subscibe for me, to help with the anxiety, and stress going on now, but not sure what to ask for.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated!! I`m sure the family would appreciate it as well!!! HAHA! (Its not funny..) :0
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Old 09-04-2010, 02:51 PM
 
Location: home state of Myrtle Beach!
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can't offer a suggestion for your doctor visit but I quit 2 weeks ago using an electronic cigarette. Check out our forum at E-Cigarette Forum
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Old 09-04-2010, 03:51 PM
 
Location: A Thousand Miles From Nowhere
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Yeah, well, I'm sure your Doctor will be more than happy to prescribe something for you. In general, that's what they like to do anyway.

Almost a month and your husband still needs(or wants?) to kick yer butt? The simptoms you have, they say they're supposed to disappear within a month!

After you quit, your brain chemistry changes, but only temporarily. You could try a nicotine replacement product for a while like gum, patches. But personally, I'd look for a more natural, healthier way.

"They" say take a walk. Exercise. Soak in a hot tub. And find a good meditation technique, and use it. Good luck, and stay away from the you know what!!
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Old 09-04-2010, 05:03 PM
 
Location: Ayrsley
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How long were you on the Chantix? And did you stop it under doctor supervision or just stop taking it. With drugs like this, you often need to taper off as opposed to simply stopping it.

Just trying to get a better handle on the situation so maybe I can provide a better answer.
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Old 09-04-2010, 05:49 PM
 
Location: Tennessee
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How long were you on the Chantix? And did you stop it under doctor supervision or just stop taking it. With drugs like this, you often need to taper off as opposed to simply stopping it.

Just trying to get a better handle on the situation so maybe I can provide a better answer.
I was on Chantix for over 7 weeks, and the last few days, I took just one pill, instead of two, and then stopped them all together.
I was fine while I was taking the chantix, but three days after I quit taking Chantix, I felt that I could chew on a bucket of nails!
I was snapping at everyone and I was so irritable and grouchy...I just want to stop being so grumpy and stressed!
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Old 09-04-2010, 08:18 PM
 
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Well done yankeegirl!!!

My husband continued being irritable for months on and off after he quit smoking.

I would try some natural remedies before getting on medication personally. Rescue Remedy works well for anxiety as well as lavender around the room as a night time sleep aid.
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Old 09-05-2010, 03:06 AM
 
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Prozac.
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Old 09-05-2010, 09:49 AM
 
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Thanks!!!
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Old 09-07-2010, 06:33 AM
 
Location: Ayrsley
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I was on Chantix for over 7 weeks, and the last few days, I took just one pill, instead of two, and then stopped them all together.
Was this at your doctor's instruction or did you just do this on your own?

With drugs like this, you cannot just start and stop them willy-nilly. You need to discuss stopping these with your doctor and have them work with you to taper off to prevent any side effects related to stopping the drug.
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Old 09-07-2010, 07:02 AM
 
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Congrats yankeegirl. I was a light smoker for 20 years before I quit on February 1st 2009. I had tried many products, processes and psychotropic drug therapies over the years to quit. Nothing worked until one day the thought of dying early before my daughters graduated and got married sent me to quit cold turkey. The only thing that got me through the first SIX MONTHS was lots of strenuous exercise and a picture of my family I carried with me. EVERYTIME!!!! I started to lose control I stared at the picture until my cravings and moods subsided. Its been over a year and a half and the cravings still pop up once and awhile. A physiological vestige of a nasty habit. You also need to change anything and everything related to the HABIT in your life. For me I had to lose some friends who faded away because of my strict conversion and animosity toward the HABIT. I also gave up drinking for a year as the two went hand in hand. Nothing like a light buzz to break down your defenses. Also most people cant have just one. Ex-smokers are like ex alcoholics. Its a life time of vigilance.

My experience is that using CHILL pills just replaced one dependency for another.

Get some outside the family support your going to need it.
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