For my husband's sake I hope so!!
I had my last cig Friday nite. I woke up Saturday with an empty pack and a bowl full of butts. I picked thru them, found one long enough to light, and found my lighter was empty. I took that as a sign. I had been meaning to quit for a while, especially since my dad has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. At least I won't reek when I visit him. I made it thru Saturday, but by Sunday was at the Walgreens giving them $40.00 for a starter kit of Nicorette Gum. I did not attack the box right away, but waited till the stress got to me. Had two pieces by the time I went to bed. I woke up in the middle of the night sick as a dog, thought it was the gum that did it to me, only to realize I had the flu. By the time I had recovered enough to stand up I had the nicodemon baked out of my system. It has been a mind game ever since.
I have lurked this site http://www.quitnet.com/, and have found some helpful ideas. I use the word NOPE like a mantra meaning Not One Puff Ever. Since I have the drug out of my system and don't want to put any more in with the gum, I use NACHO meaning Not Another Chew, Hold On. I am lucky too, because I am not around any smokers.
By the way Sparkplug, I no longer need this box of gum. Please PM me if you would like to give it a try.
Laura~SlaveNoMore (and sexier too, I hope!)