how many of you keeping smoking during the tretment?

[bruno67]

i know is silly question , everybody should stop smoking , but with the medication the feel of smoking go away?

[CoStudy]

Addiction is a lovely thing! It is what got a percentage of us here. You would think having hep c and going through treatment would be enough to make us realize we killing ourselves by smoking. Not!!!! I am commited to trying to stop while on treatment. That eay when I am done, I will be done and try to start living a healthy life. Key word is trying.

[nygirl7]

I have smoked for what seems like all my life too. I certainly don't tell anybody to smoke but alas even my GI told me to wait a few months into treatment to try and quit that it would be too rough right away. And you know how doctors feel about smoking!!!!!!!!!!!

I have to quit soon as I'm getting too old to breath as it is.........but while I was on treatment I admit I couldn't have thoughth about it. Even with the anemia when I couldn't breath to walk I managed to take a few drags here or there. Ah addiction such a lovely thing huh?

[djbn13]

I smoked for pretty much all my life to. Even when I was diagnosed with COPD I still smoked (in denial). Last Oct I got a lung infection and almost died. That did it for me no more smoking.  When I got out of the hospital and recouping at home everytime I wanted to smoke I would walk around the apt building, even if it was 3 in the morning and the cravings would go away mostly because I would be so out of breath I could barely walk let alone smoke. I must of been a sight this old lady in her jammies and a sweatshirt gasping for air walking around at 3 in the morning, but it worked haven't had a smoke in 9months.

Long story short, it takes about 3 weeks then all cravings go away and even being around someone who is smoking bothers you.

Think of it as a short period of time to kick a life time habit.

DJ

[CoStudy]

I have smoked all for what seems to be all my life. I have wanted to stop but didn't want to bad enough I guess. I started treatment June 14 and smoked more the first couple of weeks. Lately I have noticed it really tastes like crap and do not enjoy as much. I think I am going to try to stop while on treatment, it can't make any more cranky than I already am. Any ideas on helping to stop would be appreciated.

[carol411]

I'm reclusive too when I don't have to work.  When at work I find that even though I don't want to I can talk and be normal.  I think it's the medicine.  I don't ever feel well and don't expect to till this is over.  Sometimes I feel quite bad but am still able to function.  I've always just wanted to be alone when I don't feel well, so I think this is natural for me.  The world will still be there when I feel better.  I think this is what commercials make depression look like but we are on some strong medicines and staying alone seems like a practical thing to do.  As long as you're still loving on those furry friends, I don't think you need to worry.

[reagent]

You mentioned you were too lethargic, well, this is how I feel.  I have become reclusive, but I am fine.  I make breakfast, take care and play with my yorkies, get dressed and go to work, but I have to force myself to talk to people.  I dread it.  I act pretty normal, but I just want to be by myself.  Dont feel social at ALL although I dont feel particularly bad.  I wonder if I am depressed and in denial of being depressed??

[carol411]

I smoke.  During my first few weeks of treatment I was so nervous I chain smoked.  I know it's stupid, but it keeps me calm and I don't have to take antidepressants.  I'm fat and I smoke and I still had a PCR of <43 at week five.  Astounding!  And the only time the medicine keeps me from smoking is when I feel too lethargic to move.

Carol