Day 1-4 without Chantix (still smoke-free)!

It has been a few days since I decided to stop Chantix for various reasons.  To set things straight, I know that I wouldn’t be this far into being a non-smoker without Chantix; it was a strong and exceptional drug that helped me kick the habit.
But.
The side-effects were a bit too much for me personally […]

I’ve decided to quit taking Chantix

Chantix is not a miracle drug by any means.  It has sufficiently taken the urge to smoke away, but leaves behind quite a few issues that need to be looked upon by current users, Pfizer, and potential Chantix users.
First off, Chantix is a very new drug (relatively speaking) and as more and more users give […]

Article: MUST-SEE video of what just 400 cigarettes looks like in your lungs

Be sure to watch it until the end. This was pretty disturbing!

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Happy Thanskgiving (day 13-14 of being smoke-free)!!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone out there!  I appreciate all of the advice and comments each and every one of you have taken the time to send my way.
The quit-smoking crowd, I have found, is a very proud and giving group of individuals.  All of you have been very supportive and encouraging — which has gotten […]

Test: Using the FLOCK browser to update blog

Testing…
I’ve just downloaded and installed Flock — a new social browser (was tired of Internet Explorer locking up and Firefox bores me).
So far, this browser is kind of cool.  A lot of potential!
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Day 8-12 of being smoke-free (sort of)

This past weekend and Monday of this week have been pretty good as far as the quitting goes.  I had a few drinks this past weekend with my brother (Matt), Jordan and Jon.  I was pretty good for the most part, but my brother smokes heavily when he drinks.  He may not realize it, but […]

Day 5-7 of being smoke-free

Not a whole lot to report regarding my quitting.  I have found a few new triggers that I have adjusted to, but have found a rather annoying side-effect of Chantix:  laziness.
I am not sure if it is the medication, my body fighting off the urges/nicotine/changes, or what, but I am perpetually exhausted.  Any other Chantix […]

Day 2-4 of being smoke-free

This Chantix stuff works.
Day 2-4 (take 2) of being smoke-free were quite enjoyable.  I had a few slight urges to smoke here and there, but nothing that made me feel uncomfortable, anxious, or antsy.  I even had a few alcohol beverages (beer) on Friday night.  Usually with any alcoholic drink, I am smoking like crazy.  […]

You know how I know I am getting old?

I’ve been on the Internet since I was in the 6th grade:  since the mid-90s.  Banner advertisements back then weren’t nearly as popular, colorful or as big as they are these days.  The standard 468×60 banner was most common back then (although I suppose at the low screen resolutions of those times, that was a […]

A full 24 hours! (take 2)

Today went surprisingly well.  I was actually shocked when I would think about having a cigarette — thinking how odd it was that I hadn’t thought of one.  It was a slightly busy day, but nothing hectic; leading me to believe the Chantix is definitely still helping quite a bit.
There were a few new triggers noticed […]

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