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Good for him for deciding to take the plunge.Originally Posted by Nes
He's tried the pills but it did NOT go well. He's tried that patches before but doesn't like them. Does anyone have anything else that will work? We're going to get him some sugar-free candy and he has gum.
What pills did he try?
If you read through this thread, there are many, many suggestions of things to do instead of smoking. That would save us having to retype them, plus we may miss some.
Just reading this thread alone, would help....read other peoples stories about qutting....read stories of COPD, of hospitalization, of tears and hope. That might help and that's what this thread is here for.... as an inspiration to others..... but it needs to be read to be inspiring.
Lots of suggestions in it too.
As for him being cranky...it happens. Supporters need to realise that that is part of being a supporter... dealing with the crankiness. It's not easy, but, you can't blame or get angry at the person who is quitting...you need to find your own way to deal with his crankiness...... thats in this thread as well.
My story is through these pages. Cat's story is in these pages... As are many others, as well as word of encouragement for both the quitter and the supporters.
Take the time to read it, it is worth it.
Depending on which pills he tried, search for "champix"....to read my experience with those.... It was not a pleasant one for me, but I did it, and have quite for 3.5mos now because of those pills. Thing is, unless you are having really horrible, life threatening side effects, if you don't stay on the pills for at least a week, you won't know if they work or not. Yup there's side effects, some people get them, some don't. I did, but stuck through it even though people suggested I quit taking them....my will was stronger, and once the level of meds stabalized in my system I was fine. If you have any ?'s on Champix, please post in the champix thread.... I'd be happy to help if I can...as well as others who have used it.
I don't come to this thread much, and I know some others don't.... taking bout it, at this point in time, still makes me think bout smoking. But my story, my struggles and determination is still thru these pages.
good luck.