Another factor, besides identity and emotions, that "pinned" me to cigarettes was my beliefs. One of the main beliefs being, "l must have something outside myself to regulate my internal life." i.e. cigarettes. I will not heal over night from mistaken identity, suppressing emotions, and distorted beliefs. However, I do believe that using my resources at EX, in the context of abstinence, gives me a good shot at tapping my potential for healing.