My success came when I realized my alcoholism was leading me to keep falling off the sobriety wagon. Stopped drinking and surprise, no more accidentally finding a cigarette in my hand. I know how crazy that sounds but it's the truth.

My brother has proved it's easy to quit smoking. He does it all the time.

Actually I tried several times, but failed, for a variety of reasons. Finally I just started to view it as a process. I smoked a few less cigarettes every day, then made the leap. The first few months were awful, but it was nice to see the money jar accumulate with the money that I would've spent. Not a recommended treatment.

I'm allergic to chantix. My problem is I just don't WANT to quit. Sigh.

I quit cold turkey with no problem, however I am quite aware that not everyone can do that.

My then boyfriend was looking into Chantix. After reading about all the psychological effects (and his malignant narcissism), I advised him to reconsider. I knew without a doubt that if he had any adverse effects he wouldn't have listened to me. For once, he actually listened to me.

I tried many times. anything from an hour to 4 years. this times nearly 13 years and I feel so much better

You’re lucky. Some people get really messed up by Chantix. It’s dangerous for people suffering from depression/anxiety.

Chantix worked very well for me. No crazy dreams or altered moods. Only a bit of nausea, but drinking a full 8 oz of fluid did the trick. Highly recommended to anyone who WANTS to quit.

I smoked for 30. My ex got cancer so I got a prescription for chantix. I haven't smoked in 5 years.

I quit with chantix. It was easy. My father had throat cancer and still refuses to quit. My mother found his cigarettes, soaked them in water and crumbled them up. He managed to salvage a few, dried them in the microwave and wentbehind the house to smoke them. Chantix didn't work for him. If it's a habit you want to change it can be done. Good for you for quiting!!

I quit cold turkey in 2002 after a couple of failed attempts. Someone I knew once told me this: "The urge to have a cigarette will go away whether you have one or not." Best advice I ever got. The first two weeks were the hardest. There were times when I struggled to get through an hour, but I made it.

This is how I was able to quit the 'death sticks': I 1st imagined I was smoking and burning money then I imagined how innocent people would have to take care of me when I got sick and how I would be a burden to them. In short, I reinforced the idea that I was a stupid person for smoking cigarettes. This worked for me, I believed I was a smart person and no one was gonna manipulate me to harm myself. Never missed the 'death sticks' anymore.

I quit many times. I vape now .Not had a sig. in 4 yrs. My lungs thank me.

I've smoked for nearly 60 years now, i've quit a few times, but never more that a few months. it is surely a mental thing, you actually get to the point where just the "thought" of quitting will freak you !!!! i've had some success with wellbutrin, for the few times i've lasted the few months, but have yet to try chantrix, perhaps i'll talk with my doctor about trying that. Great for all of you who have made it, i'm VERY happy for you !!!!

I started smoking regularly at 14 and quit at 24. Cold turkey. It was an immense relief, though I dreamed of myself smoking for years afterwards.

My situation was strange. I didn't quit. I stopped. I'd quit before for three years then picked it up again. I usually smoked a pack a day. Was smoking for...maybe 25 years. Anyway, I usually had a cigarette after breakfast, but this one day, I just didn't feel like it. Before I knew it, it was noon. Then dinner. And haven't had one since and it's been at least 15 years. Never had even one craving. I dk what it was. To this day, I wonder why I even started. I feel like I've never smoked now. Just strange.

I quit about 20 years ago cold turkey. I tried several times for large chunks of time but eventually just gave it up. I still get what I call phantom cravings and on the odd occasion that I acted on that craving I found out after the first draw that I didn't want to continue any further. My addiction was more of a psychological addiction as opposed to a nicotine addiction.

Unless anyone can solve the deeply rooted loneliness and boredom of life or at least replace it with something stronger, no addiction will go away. Struggling myself.

Tried Chantix.... it made me homicidal.

I quit 4 - 5 years ago by vaping after over 40+ years of smoking. Started vaping and never had another smoke. Still vaping but zero or lowest nicotine level in juice available. Like the flavors. This week is blackberry, caramel apple, and a pear flavor.

Should You Try Rx Drug Chantix to Quit Smoking? - Consumer Reports [consumerreports.org]

I have a major problem quitting. I can't take Chantix.

I'm happy for your success! I smoked for 19 years, and I've finally quit with nicotine gum. However, I feel I may be chewing it for 19 more.

the surgeon told me "Don't smoke three days before the surgery." I realized -the first day- that it was not a problem for me to do as requested....and I never smoke again....after 40 years and thousands of dollars, No patches, pills, injections, treatment....