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Day 10 and the Anxiety just won’t quit! I’ve recently read that by this time the ‘average’ ex-smoker’s cravings should be down to three or less a day lasting no more than 3 minutes each. This may be true, but the anxiety seems to be unrelenting.
I have to confess, I broke down and called the doctor for a prescription of Bupropion. I can’t answer whether this is cheating the cold turkey process or not. I just know that even though the cravings might be lessening the anxiety has not subsided.
The problem with Bupropion is that it takes a couple of weeks to kick in. A lot of variables can happen in that time. Anyone reading this for inspiration, who hasn’t quit yet but is contemplating a ‘stop date’, I recommend getting your prescription two to three weeks prior to your target date.
Another drawback with Bupropion (or Welbutrin) is it says on the bottle: Twice Daily for Treatment of Depression. LOL -- I know, I’ve done my entire blog thus far without one lol! But that does kind of warrant one. -- After all, I’m taking these meds because I’m a happy camper!
Congradulations on your work so far; don't give up now!
ReplyDeleteBupropion was originally made as an alternative to common antidepressant drugs, and turned out to have some very nice side effects for those trying to stop smoking. Keep it up, and don't let yourself slide back before you've given it a real chance.
I'd wish you good luck on the rest of your journey, but I can tell this has nothing to do with luck and everything to do with your strong willpower and desire to quit.
I think it is okay to say you are still "cold turkey" if you are using meds. I went to an M.D. to help me get off cigs because the patch required a prescription in 1992. He prescribed Xanax first and I was using it for about a month before he gave me a prescription for nicotine patches. He said it was his experience that patches did not work well without some other meds.
ReplyDeleteI also posted a comment yesterday concerning your July 5 blog. You can give up the cigs. The whole detox and obsessiveness thing is worth working through. It made me look at myself and my problem with being a workaholic.
Try to find worthwhile diversions and eat healthy food.
Thanks both of you for the above comments ~
ReplyDeleteThis is just the kind of support, input & Community I was intending to create...
Although this began about my struggle, I hoped it wouldn't be limited to just that, eventually incorporating others -- not just addiction to tobbacco, but any harmful obsessive behavior that we need help with...
I did read your previous comments under the July 5th Post. I've found them extreemly helpful. I'm sure many others did as well.
I want to thank everyone for all the positive input and helpful comments so far.
FJW