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E-cigs. But the liquid is the most important thing. It's vital that you get one that satisfies you. I highly recommend Halo e-liquid. I would try Tribeca if you smoke regular cigs and Sub Zero if you smoke menthols.

I used the nicotine patches and alternated between sunflower seeds and gum.

My grandpa claims a hypnotist got him to quit. I honestly think hypnotism is dubious at best but it worked for him.

My dad bought a large supply of tootsie roll pops & similar at Sam's Club & used them for the oral fixation addiction & until the cravings died off.

I smoked 3 packs a day since 12 and quit cold turkey. At 45. Just requires discipline of mind.

Start vaping instead and slowly lower the amount of nicotine intake until its small enough that you can just stop without any major problems.

- Quit cold turkey.
- Remove yourself from as many situations as possible where you regularly smoked (that one is tough).
- Replace the cigarette with something else (take your mind out of the gutter). I used plastic coffee stirrers.
- keep busy.

I was never a smoker, but some things I've gotten from other people

Wash everything in the house, curtains, furniture, anything that could smell like smoke, if you or anyone smoked in your house, the odor could trigger a relapse

Throw away every bit of your smoking related stuff, ashtrays, lighters, whatever it might be, if they're just up in a closet somewhere, they're easy to come back out

Tell everyone that your quitting, and don't be afraid to call on them as a distraction from smoking

Just quit. I did almost 4years ago. I decided one day I had enough. I went 5 days without any help, then, right when I was going to kill someone, I threw a patch on. Wore a patch for a week or 2 and took it off figuring I didn't want to be dependent on anything. I haven't looked back. The first month is the hardest. Get through that and you're golden.

I used the patches exactly as directed. Worked out well.

Yes we did it 45 years ago together. Put them down and NEVER touch one again. Tell everyone you see that you do not smoke.

After trying several times with no help, I realized how strong the oral fixation was, vs it was easy to get over the nicotine. I got the patch and a bunch of little suckers. For awhile, everyone saw me with a sucker in my mouth. I even have a photo of me with sucker.

Chantix

Just play a few NYS anti smoking ads, those would get me to quit!

Chantix and a crap ton of will power 20 year habit kicked a year and 9 months ago

I was in the navy aboard a ship. Cigs we're cheap.
Didn't like that I needed a smoke. Made the decision to quit and threw a nearly full pack overboard.
That was a symbolic act for me and have never smoked again in over 40 years.
If you say I'm quoting after I finish this pack then you're not committed to quitting. You want to quit then quit now.

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I used apples. Part of what makes it difficult to quit is the habit of taking a break, away from work or school where your friends hang out. It's hard to watch your friends go hang out while you hang back white-knuckling it. So I bought apples and I'd take one with me while everyone else smoked. You'll get some looks and some remarks but in my experience, the apple satisfied me in the sense that I felt like I started something and finished it, just the way I would a cigarette. It also made me feel like I was doing something good for myself after years of poisoning myself regularly. Also, once you start smelling the cigarette smoke that you're nose blind to now, you will really begin to understand how others might find it repugnant. Science says that it takes 21 days to develop or lose a habit, so make a pledge to take an apple with you on breaks from work or school for 21 days. I tried to eat an apple and step outside anytime the urge was intense. It helped me. Good luck.

Cut up red licorice to be the same size as cigarettes. Put them in a cigarette case. Every time you want a cigarette, take one out. It's the same size and feel as a cigarette and you can keep it in your mouth too. Just the act of holding it is calming. This worked for me 20+ years ago when I quit smoking cold turkey.

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Seriously!!
Cigarettes are just oral fixation, just quit and get over it. Make up your mind.
Which is stronger, the cigarette or your mind?
You gonna let a little cigarette have control over you? Stop the whimp act and quit.
After a week you won't even believe that you ever smoked.
It looks stupid, it smells bad, and it is costly!

E cigarettes

No tricks involved. One day I decided to quit and tossed the cigs in the trash. That was shortly after I became a born again Christian, so I believe God had a hand in it. No going back, no withdrawal, enjoyed fresh air once again...

I've heard that Chantix definitely works, but that it can be very dangerous psychologically. Be sure that you have family support to monitor your mood closely, because it can cause severe depression and even suicidal tendencies. The good news is that, after a week, you're not a smoker anymore.