Des, Stress is the enemy to not smoking. So is not running consistently. Don't be too hard on yourself. Just re-commit and start doing all the supportive self-care stuff (running, sleeping, eating better) as soon as possible (a.k.a. when midterms are over). You'll get back on the wagon. Rooting for you!

Hang in there Des. It happens. The warm weather will be here soon and you'll be back outside running. Try the gum. It will keep you mouth occupied and your thoughts away from smoking.

You were there to support me when I fell off the wagon so I have to return the favor. I don't have any great advice, but what has been working for me is the commit lozenges and the one day at a time mantra "I will not smoke today (maybe tomorrow)" At least you know you CAN quit so don't quit quiting and know we are there for you!

Des, I"m sorry to hear bout your relapse. It truly saddens me when one of us falls back a step or two as we have all battled so very hard to conquer our demons. This year in particular seems to be a hard one for many of us, especially this never ending winter. I too have found myself with occaisional urges to smoke ( so far so good on that front). But that is the GREAT thing about this site and the people in it. This isn't a contest to see who will go the longest. There is no judgement being cast. There are no failures, only new beginings. We are a group that stands together for a mutual purpose, a common goal, a shared experience. We are SO there for you. Our hand is reaching for you to pull you back up on to the wagon as it were. Take the Chantix, minimum one month more if needed, chew the gum, repeat the mantra, talk to us.. daily if possible, weekly if you can. We will get you through this, we'll all get through this.Take care, and keep trying. Andy

Hey des, I'm happy to hear your staying away from the cigarettes! It is such a hard thing to do but when you look at all the damage it does it seems to make the decision to quit easier to take. In some ways, I think we all have to battle the urge every once and a while and I think the longer you go without it the easier it is to stay away. I do have to confess. I did smoke yesterday - I smoked my 10k PR by 4 minutes!!!!!!!!! My first race of the season and I ran a 53:25 10K. My best, by far, ever!! I'm pretty pumped. Can't do that smoking. Happy Easter!

Hey Andy!!!! I know the snow does suck and winter is getting long but come on bro get back out here and run!! I still have to catch up to you and do a 1/2 which I'm doing in a couple of weeks. Before you know it, we'll be complaining how hot it is

Des, nice going. Big smiles from me. And Sully, don't do that! My heart fell for a second. Don't play with my emotions like that! I'm a delicate flower! Oh. Nice job on the PR.