Hi, Babs.
Don't apologize for "losing it". That's what we're here for.
As I understand it, the laser light stimulates the brain to release endorphines, which is the brain's equivalent of morphine. The idea is the endorphines will give you an "ahhh" feeling that will substitute for the "ahhh" the brain is craving from nicotine. This mechanism is roughly similar to the effects of anti-depressants (Wellbutrin/Zyban, etc.) and acupuncture.
I've seen enough on this site to know that any given treatment that tinkers with or alters brain chemistry will not have the same effect on all people. There are people here that swear by laser treatment, but it doesn't seem to have had any effect on you. Does laser treatment have any real effect or is it just a placebo? I don't know and the jury is still out in the medical community, too. Obviously it has accomplished some good for some people in that it has helped them quit, regardless of the true mechanism of its success.
It sounds like the follow up treatment did some good. Is this correct?
You call for help anytime you need it, want it, or just think it might be a good idea. Again, that's what we're here for.
Shevie
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 340
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,819
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1292
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 63 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51
