Funkygirl

Hey Laurie..... I just talked to my health insurance folks and they have support coaches, free toys to keep your hands busy, free patches and gum....have you thought about seeing if your insurance provider has any free help?

Laurie, the wellbutrin really does help doesnt it!! I was really surprised! I found that as far as the physical withdrawals, the feeling you get in your head when its time to light up? I didnt have that....my biggest problem is I am so flippin emotionally attached to the cigs that when i don't have them, I cry, ALOT! My doctor suggested the next time i try quitting maybe take an additional, but small, dose of antidepressants with the wellbutrin. I don't know if you remember or read my earlier post in february but i am the one going to the mayo clinic april 11th for a week for the nicotine addiction program. Chantix is a new medicine they have come out with that is for nicotine addiction. I'm not sure which I will use yet but the plan is to be on it a week prior to admitting myself to the clinic:unsure:

Hey Laurie.....a little story, I am on a 6.5 hour plane trip and just the thought of it causes anxiety right? well, when you are on the plane, you know you don't have a choice as to whether you will light up or not light up. LIGHTING UP IS NOT AN OPTION. No matter where you are. If you think for one second, let it enter your mind for one second, that it is an option, thats where we begin to fail. To help deal with my anxiety while I was on the plane, I made a list of all the bad things about smoking I could think of, which really helped. Keep moving along girl.........:cheer:

YOU GO GIRL!!!! I am headed to the Mayo Clinic in Minneapolis April 11th for a week of becoming Nicotine free!! I have tired to quit many times. My doctor says there is a new medication out called Chantix that really helps. I will be using either that or the bupropion. Bupropion really is quite effective as far as the physical withdrawals go. I was surprised!! Ask a doctor about it and try it. Less side effects with that than the Chantix. Don't give up!! Funky girl

Judygram, I know what you're saying........what's one more bird? I recently got divorced and trying to figure out how I am gonna support myself and the animal buddies I have:unsure: .....It's a bit overwhelming at times and need to get some things in line first. Getting a Grey will happen though:P It's funny, I have a friend that has a Greenwing and when I was considering getting a bird she talked about the Grey's and told me that you just have to get use to their appearance, that they aren't that attractive. I think they are beautiful. I should have looked into it more at the time I was looking to get a bird, I might have a Grey now if I would have.........but I do love my Blue and Gold Zoey. She's not an African, but she definately has her own wonderful qualities. My dad always says, "Good things come to those who wait". It will happen.

Guru, That is so cool, the Mark Twain Quote! I have never heard that before Hey, maybe you can help me...I was trying to post a pic of my Blue and Gold last night and it just kept erroring out. Suggestions? Maybe it's because it's not a pic of an African Grey? haha;) Your postings are an interesting read. Funky Girl

Hi Judygram I dont have an african grey but I really do want to get one. i have a few animal friends right now and it probably wouldnt be the best time to bring another one in. 2 Dogs, a cat, a rabbit, a tortoise, and my blue and gold macaw. Geeze those African Greys are amazing!! I look forward to the day I can bring one home;) I cook about every available bean there is for my B&G Zoey. Its funny, i don't like cooking, but I always enjoy cooking up a big batch of beans and mixing with her fresh fruit and veggies. I freeze it all in baggies.

I was just reading someones posting because I was looking for a list of foods that are harmful to parrots. I had a website bookmarked on my computer but lost it when my comp crashed. I happen to be doing a large batch of beans and fresh veggies as I came across the posting about them being poisonous or harmful to birds. Is it possible that since we soak them over night before cooking to release the gasses in them, that this is why the dried bean is harmful to them? Just a thought. I usually do a 6 month batch and freeze them with fresh veggies and fruit. Little hint, rather than soaking overnight, you can bring them just to a boil, remove from heat and drain from the water, then fill pan up with water again and cook. This too releases the gas from the bean and you dont have to soak all night....