Agreed about the cold turkey thing. It might sound a bit smug but it really is quite easy if you put your mind to it. The secret is to find the right time though. Do it when you know nothing stressful is around the corner (hard to guess I know) but avoid times like Christmas, New Years, big bills etc. I tried a few times using Nicobate gum without success but the 4th or 5th time (can't quite remember) I said f**k it, I'm just quitting...and I did. Haven't had one for 6 years now. I would say it's the proudest moment of my life next to the birth of my kids. When you get the urge, don't try to find a substitute as that will cost money in the end as well i.e. booze, food etc. Just ride out the urge and you will find after a few days the urge will subside dramatically. It doesn't take long believe me. I don't even think about smokes anymore. The smell of smoke is still something I find pleasing to the senses but I have no desire at all to have a puff. Just remember, you can do it!
