If Not Now ... When??

Letter to Pammy ~
Also Kevin and Travis, et al ~

I'm sure most of you all have thought the exact same question above I was continuously asking myself ...

Pam, I believe you've done the first best thing -- Pick a date. And yours is a good one.

I came across The 11 step program after my trip to the Hypnotist. (A trip you may want to consider). I had already incorporated most of the steps or 'suggestions' but there is one change I wish I would've made -- move number Ten to the top of the list -- consider asking your doctor for some Bupropion or Welbutrin ... As I wrote in the High Anxiety post... "Anyone reading this for inspiration, who hasn't quit yet but is contemplating a ‘stop date’, I recommend getting your prescription two to three weeks prior to your target date."

Pam, I so much appreciate your comments "Coffee Black ... Cigarette ...".
This was exactly my intent when creating this blog ... As I wrote in my July 10th post -- This was a total afterthought.

I've always known if nothing changes -- nothing changes. I couldn't just keep quitting for a few weeks or a couple of months only to start back again and not try quitting again for a year or more. Ridiculous! (my word of the week has not become my word for the month!)

Just like Friends of Bill, this is supposed to be nicotine addicts helping each other. We don't need to be preached too about the health risks of smoking by people who don't know what it's like to be addicted. We're looking for encouragement and camaraderie with like minded people. A group of people who will help hold us accountable and who can relate to this particular battle.

I appreciate all the comments, suggestions and notes of encouragement I've received thus far... I hope each of you share your stories of success as well as share your struggles along the way. As with any journey it's always nice to know we're not alone.