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Wellbutrin
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Posted by: justinious
My doc just put me on the stuff last Fri. Since then I've gone from 1.5 packs to like six cigarettes per day.
And I didn't want to quit in the first place!! I am now going to quit. What the hell... 
I wish I hadn't bought that carton last Wed....
Posted by: redwench
good.
since youre not trying to quit, may one ask why you were placed on wellbutrin?
Posted by: Chako
Well the going rate for a single pack of cigarettes in Canada is...drum roll please.......
$7.25
Super ouch!
Posted by: justinious
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Originally posted by redwench
good.
since youre not trying to quit, may one ask why you were placed on wellbutrin?
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I said I didn't want to quit. The doc thinks smoking is impairing my body's ability to heal. I agreed that the risks were there and said "Yeah, I should cut down."
He gave me the Wellbutrin to "help control the cravings". It's doing a kick-ass job too 
Posted by: justinious
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Originally posted by Chako
Well the going rate for a single pack of cigarettes in Canada is...drum roll please.......
$7.25
Super ouch!
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What is that, like $3.50 American
But seriously, you just reminded me of the $$$ I'll be saving, Chako!
*rolls naked in the money he WON'T be giving to RJ*
Posted by: Swilo
Actually, it's about $5US
I should know, I work in a grocery store.
Posted by: Canis Lupus
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Originally posted by justinious
And I didn't want to quit in the first place!! I am now going to quit. What the hell...
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It's hard ... I haven't been smoking since June 22 ... and I was smoking almost a pack a day prior to that - hell, I smoked 22 sticks on June 21, lol .... And it was also a bad time for me to stop smoking since I was also trying to lose weight ... without cigs, the urge to eat isn't helping me...
And no, I had no nicotine patches or pills. I never actually believed in those - they were more like placebos to me....
Posted by: Bobaroo
Good Luck to both of you. I hope you guys succeed and quit smoking for good.
Posted by: Nfested
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Originally posted by Canis Lupus
It's hard ... I haven't been smoking since June 22 ... and I was smoking almost a pack a day prior to that - hell, I smoked 22 sticks on June 21, lol .... And it was also a bad time for me to stop smoking since I was also trying to lose weight ... without cigs, the urge to eat isn't helping me...
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Yep, I've read that at Tolitz.com. Seems like you are doing a good job too. keep up the good work.
Posted by: justinious
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Originally posted by Canis Lupus
It's hard ... I haven't been smoking since June 22 ... and I was smoking almost a pack a day prior to that - hell, I smoked 22 sticks on June 21, lol .... And it was also a bad time for me to stop smoking since I was also trying to lose weight ... without cigs, the urge to eat isn't helping me...
And no, I had no nicotine patches or pills. I never actually believed in those - they were more like placebos to me....
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They aren't "magic" pills by any means, but I think it's worth the cost of the prescription (if you have good insurance) even if the effects are psychosomatic.
Posted by: Fenix2004
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Originally posted by Canis Lupus
It's hard ... I haven't been smoking since June 22 ... and I was smoking almost a pack a day prior to that - hell, I smoked 22 sticks on June 21, lol .... And it was also a bad time for me to stop smoking since I was also trying to lose weight ... without cigs, the urge to eat isn't helping me...
And no, I had no nicotine patches or pills. I never actually believed in those - they were more like placebos to me....
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Cold Turkey!  That is what my parents did long ago before I was born and they told me it is a very hard thing to do. Great job to the both of you!
Posted by: Darky!
Laggy went the cold turkey route eh?
Posted by: Tweaker
I quit 4 years ago on July 14. Due to an accident at work. I was operating a 6 ton press and got my hand caught. Not a good site, anyway I had to quit or I could lose my fingers. So I used the patch and it helped a little, but the idea of losing fingers was enough for me to quit.
Posted by: Swilo
You've got 10, don't worry about losing a few.
Posted by: Bobaroo
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Originally posted by Swilo
You've got 10, don't worry about losing a few.
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lol!
Posted by: Tweaker
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Originally posted by Swilo
You've got 10, don't worry about losing a few.
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That depends on which few you lose! Still I kinda like having 10 don't you?
Posted by: Ghetto Blasta
Keep up the good work both of you! Down with cancer sticks!
Posted by: Darky!
Cancer sticks?
Last time I checked, they were commonly refered to as coffin nails.
Posted by: Swilo
If your cigarettes are hard enough to be nails, you need help.
Posted by: Rayneeday
Good luck to you both. Hubby quit 4 years ago right before I got pregnant with our first, great timing there!
I never picked up the habit so i cant say I know what you are going through but i imagine giving up chocolate and feel the pain
Posted by: justinious
I've finished chewing my nails down to nothing...
I think I'll go beat my forehead against the wall 'til this craving goes away.
Posted by: Tweaker
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Originally posted by justinious
I've finished chewing my nails down to nothing...
I think I'll go beat my forehead against the wall 'til this craving goes away.
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I use to get candy to help with the cravings, just a thought.
Posted by: redwench
not the best idea if you dont get a lot of exercise. try celery. or if you hate celery, carrots. even fruit would be a good idea. grapes or other berries are convenient for munching.
Posted by: Canis Lupus
I am trying to cope with my cravings by eating saltine or flavored crackers and drinking lotsa water (yeah, it's pretty awful at first ... oh wait, it's still awful). I also make four trips to the gym every week ... two hours each trip. By the time I get home, I'm too pooped to crave. And I even lost 5 pounds in 2 weeks, lol ...
I also got some protein bars just in case I get the urge to nibble on something ... the craving is still very strong, though...
Posted by: Tweaker
Too much fruit not good for you either, you can get sugar free candy!
Posted by: justinious
1 week, no smoking!
Wheeeeeeeee......
*coughs up more lung butter*
Posted by: Tweaker
That's great!!! The addiction part is over, now all you have to do is overcome the habit! It's going to be hard but you can get through it! I did it after smoking for over 27 yrs. You can succeed hang in there!! You'll be glad you did.
Posted by: -EG-raynor
*takes note to never smoke*
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