A Quit Date!

Finally managed to set a quit date! October 23rd is the day I get my life back (want it or not!). I started taking Welbutrin last Friday, and will start taking Chantix this Friday the 16th. The Welbutrin will help with the oncoming depression that stems from cigarettes supplying my brain with dopamine that will suddenly be cut off. The Chantix actually blocks the nicotonic receptors in my brain so smoking doesn't give one the high they're used to and cigarettes become exactly what they are...stinky, disgusting, vile cancer sticks!

Yay for a plan, nervous and hopeful I can make the change I want to. I'm thinking it would be a good idea to stop smoking in my car and house soon, to make the transition a little less difficult. I'd like to get my car detailed so I'll make an appointment for that and it will be the day I stop smoking while driving (huge trigger). The house always smells best on a Monday night, because it's clean so Sunday the 18th will be the last night I smoke in there.

October 9th - Start Welbutrin
October 15th - Get car detailed and not smoke in it after that
October 16th - Start Chantix
October 18th - Last night of smoking in the house
October 22nd - Last day of smoking!
October 23rd - The real me can have a chance...