are you an ex smoker?

Question

My man is trying to quit smoking. He has gone about 24 days now and is holding steady with the use of commit lozenges. The problem is that he seems to have had a personality change. He goes from nice to nasty, is very snappy, can't relax even has decreased desire for sex. I've about had enough! Does anyone have any tips for me as to how to deal with him while he goes through this process? His quitting is affecting everyone around him. It's like he is doctor Jeckle and Mr hyde. I am trying to be as supportive and understanding as I can, but I'm getting annoyed with his negativity as well as his lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities. How long will all this last??? ps...I am a non smoker

Answer 1

Zyban. Also marketed as Wellbutrin to treat depression.

The people at GlaxoSmithKline (company that makes Zyban) call it the stop smoking-no headache-happy-horny-skinny pill. It's an awesome med. I take it for depression, and since starting on it I've lost 50 pounds (gained because of depakote), got my libido back, quit smoking, and my emotions have stabilized. I still get headaches, but that's more likely because I spend too much time staring at my computer screen.

Answer 2

HAHA Get over it... Yes these are all very NORMAL WITHDRAWAL symptoms.
Just keep out of his way until he is in a better frame of mind and support him by not harassing him about anything or commenting on his short tempered ways.
give his time, smoking is one of the HARDEST things to give up and lozenges are not the best way of nicotine replacement therapy either(patches are the BEST) and patches will probably help minimize the moods.
I can tell that you are a non smoker by the naivety of your question, as anyone who knows the discomfort of smoking cessation would not be so worried about the short term bad temperd moods he has and just accept that is the way it is.
He is doing a very very very important act here, just don't go out of your way to start an argument as sometimes even the most committed quiter will look for any excuse to light up again. just step back and support him and ignore the nasty parts and focus on the objective here. Improving your mans life expectancy and quality of life.

Answer 3

Yes, but I still occasionally smoke when I get too tense or I've been drinking. The problem here is that not having a cigarette can make a person anxious, cause panic attacks, which in turn makes them irritable. It can also cause insomnia. It might last for another month or so. If it doesn't let up or is causing serious problems, perhaps seeing a doctor is a good idea. Often antidepressants like Zyban (also known as Welbutrin) are used to help people quit smoking.

Answer 4

This happened to my best friend also. She sent her man to a Laser therapist and after just one session he threw out his pack of cigarettes. Of course he was tempted to smoke after a while, but the mood swings were less severe than what you are describing. He continued the treatments (I think 2 more if I'm not mistaken) and then he has never felt like lighting up anymore. Laser therapy or acupuncture kills the need for nicotine. By stopping the need, the mood should get better. Talk to a doctor or a therapist to get all the facts.

Good luck!

Answer 5

Michelle---you love your man an awful lot. Your man loves you or he would not try and quit smoking. Now your getting kranky and upset cause of the way his body is adjusting to the no drug habit. Yes, he is experiencing signs of depression and other thiings. Your not being supportative by being annoyed. By the way you describe your man--could be smoking other things besides cigarretts. Michelle this is what thousands of married couples go thru when a loved one is very sick.. How do you think he is gona feel when you are pregnant and you do not feel like making mattress magic.
Love is being there no matter what---for richer ---poorer---and sickness or healthy. If you live together your playing house and those are the rule that marriage endures. Your turn---the ball is in your court as how you be with your man.

Answer 6

As a ex smoker (50 a day!) I can sympathise with his problem, it takes all your mental willpower to fight off the continual yearning for a cigarette! And it certainly does change your perception of your life and surroundings, very much! The only way you can help him and ease his yearning, is to buy him some Nico-bate patches that will alleviate his craving for nicotine. If he keeps sucking on lollies he'll put on too much weight! Have a good day.

Answer 7

Give the guy a break! Doctors say nicotine is the hardest addiction to give up. He's going through withdrawal and needs your compassion -- not complaints. If you have never been addicted to anything you have no idea what a fight it is to win. Be patient and he will soon be the man you used to love.