Posted by Sherry on August 18, 2001, at 11:36:01
In reply to Re: quitting smoking » sar, posted by Janelle on August 16, 2001, at 17:59:43
Hi sar,
Today is my one year aniversary as a non-smoker. I loved cigarettes almost as much as living. They were my best friend, my tranquilizer, my joy. I had smoked for 20 years. Much to my dismay, my endocrinologist told me that if I wanted to feel better, I *had* to quit smoking. I desperately wanted to feel better, so with the help of the patch I quit. At first I had a terrible time. I went thru the grocery store chewing on a straw, looking like a redneck, but it helped and I didn't care. I would go for walks when the urge became overwhelming, and believe me there were times I would have smoked my shoe string if it would've helped. The most important advice I think I can give you is to know that every wave of craving **does pass**, and every day makes you stronger. Please hang in there, it does get easier.
BTW, I tried WEllbutrin, zyban as an antidepressant and this was before I knew that it was for nicotine withdrawal. It really does help with the craving. I went from 1 1/2 packs a day to about 5 without even trying. It just naturally happened. If I know at that time it was the drug and it could've helped me quit, I would have stayed with it until I had stopped smoking.
Sherry
> I don't have personal experience with either Wellbutrin (Zyban) or Prozac, so I can only guess that since both are activating meds, combining them MIGHT increase agitation or anxiety. However, the Klonopin should help mediate that.
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> Just a GUESS about interaction between Prozac and Wellbutrin. I would imagine some people on here have combined these two meds and hopefully could give you better feedback.
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