Happy to be a non smoker

I had been smoking for 37 years and have tried everything, until I used Champix, it's been 20 weeks since I have stopped and have never gone this long before and it feels great, never thought I would say I am a non smoker.

I still have cravings from time to time, but that is more about my habit than addiction.  What stops me from starting smoking is the thought of having to start all over again as I have come so far in being tobacco free.

The support I have had from my advisor Mim at the drop in session has made a huge impact on me, knowing the door is always open and she is always willing to listen and support me through the different stages you go through while quitting.

I have my carbon monoxide test done every time Mim see's me, my first visit I had a reading of 46ppm and 7.9% in my blood which is a very high reading.  Each week while I was reducing the amount of cigarettes I smoked I could see my reading getting lower and lower.  Today I always have a safe level of between 0-5ppm which is great as I can see how well I am doing which is why I still attend the drop in session.