Greek Ribs, thanks for the support. Nothing in my life has been as hard as this.

I did a lot of soul searching and have decided to go back on the Chantix. It worked over the winter. I had ZERO cravings. I could not believe it. It was the easiest thing in the world.

I have been trying to quit since mid April when I started again. Last night and this morning I came to the conclusion that I could continue to fight this on my own, or with gum and patches and be miserable, or take the route that I know worked before. My fear of the side effects is unfounded as I had ZERO side effects the last time.

The doctor's office got me in for this afternoon. I'm taking the easy way out. That doesn't bother me. Any healthy way to quit is better than being miserable.

What I will be doing this time is working really hard at reducing my daily ration as I work up to my quit date which will be 2 weeks from when the prescription is filled. That much I owe myself to make the transition easier.