smoking

Ok....as some of you know, I have been trying to quit smoking. About 5 weeks ago, I was smoking 12 cigarettes a day. I am now down to 3 cigarettes a day. :) The goal...to have completely quit by the time I see my neuro. :) Next week, it's down to 2, and the following wek, it's down to 1...

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Unfortunately, I still smoke. I do take Chantix for it. I seem to "space out" when I am smoking sometimes. Has anyone else experienced this and/or is there any documentation re: the link between smoking and seizure activity?

My quit date is Monday. My neurologist told me to reduce slowly - no cold turky. One day I'll have maybe seven cigarettes then move up to pack (or a little more) then reduce the next day back to a little under a half pack. This is not reducing slowly and is probably jarring my system. Still, I'm...

How does this affect seizures? My neurologist told me to cut down slowly. No cold turkey or I could have an episode. Laurie