Thomas3.20.2010 Dear Thomas, I am new to ex and blogging. I appreciated your referring to "us" as addicts. It surprised me to learn that I was an addict in thinking, feeling, and behavior when it came to cigarettes. I equate them with life and my being, however crazy that may sound. I am afraid to quit. I don't even remember what it is like not to smoke since I have been smoking for 44-yrs and it's so much a part of me. This is my first real time trying to quit. I have been blessed with good health up until now and do not want to be ungrateful to God. This all scares me. Hopefully you can/will respond. Thanks and good luck