Messages By: tray00

   Hi Tray, 

I have used the gum, wellbutrin, patches and herbal remedies in the past. But not all at the same time of course!  I found none of them worked, other than the wellbutrin.  I guess it didn't help that well though, because I was back smoking within months.  This is one tough habit to break, but I do find drinking tons of cold ice water with lemon and breathing very heavily for 10 deep breaths with your eyes closed helps alot.  It's almost like a feeling of getting that first nicotine blast after you haven't smoked in a few days...that light headed feeling.  Anyways, so far so good.  I also logged on Google.ca.  Type in Barb Tarbox's story and view her video.  It's called a life cut short by Barb Tarbox.  If you have kids, and friends and family that love and adore you, it's pretty hard to pick up that next cigarette after seeing this.  In a nutshell, her message  to all of us smokers before she died  was this.  "There is no pain in quitting smoking... not compared to the pain of saying goodbye to the ones you love".   

If you can get to see this video, I highly would highly recommend watching it over and over again to get the message locked into the brain.    You can also try AADAC.ca and follow the links. 

I'm so glad I found this site.  Looking forward to getting to know all of you.  I hate this habit..I have tried to stop so many times it's become a habit quitting.   

Take care, NOPE.... not one puff ever.  Thanks Linda!!! 

Congratulations on being so brave in your quit!!  You truly are an inspiration to all. 

Shelly 

One week, two days, 4 hours, 16 minutes and 34 seconds. 183 cigarettes not smoked, saving $80.76. Life saved: 15 hours, 15 minutes.