Hi Kimberly, 

I too have failed three times recently, but I have made up my mind to keep quitting until I quit.  I'm also accepting all the help I can get for the 23rd when I am attempting it again.  I have been afraid of failure too, but I am starting to psych up.  I am joining this group, I am talking with a person from a non-smoking hotline, I got gum and I am changing my behavior and changing things up.  I really want to quit and I was told to put those reasons on papers and then place them everywhere so I don't forget why I want to quit.  They also suggest healthy substitutes. 

Heads Up:  There is this new drug called Chantix which people are having much success with.  It made me really depressed so I had to quit, but I know several people who have quit with this.  When I took it, not smoking was easy, but I had a bad reaction.  Maybe you wouldn't.

They say to pick a date when you won't be super stressed and when you can avoid other people who smoke for like a week or two.  They told me to avoid just trying to quit "tomorrow" and pick a date in the future.

That's all for now.  I wish you well and stay in touch because I could use all the support I can get.

Artfulsoul.