Friends, If you want to quit, as I did, you need some aids. I recommend the patch AND Zyban. Then, remember that you have been lied to by the cigarette companies. You will gain weight. It has taken me a long time to lose that weight. Bottom line: you can do it! But, ask for and get help! Then, you will notice that your sense of smell comes back. It's great. Let me know if I can help. Peter is watching us!

I disagree with you. PLease go into http://whyquit.com and down load Joel Spitzers book and read why the best way to quit is cold turkey without and help from aids.

I disagree with you. PLease go into http://whyquit.com and down load Joel Spitzers book and read why the best way to quit is cold turkey without and help from aids. ********************* I agree...No patches/gums just do it {{{RIGHT NOW}}} in my opinion it works better then building yourself up to a "stop date"...Unless you want use that time to get all the information/support you will need to try and get yourself through the hard times(and there will be plenty)if not then go "cold turkey" right now not tomorrow {{{NOW}}}..I tried numerous times to quit and this one time my body was ready for it...That's been 17 years now without a cigarette to my lips...Good Luck, you can do it!!!! ~Raddy~

OK, but Eudur here still disagrees. I tried "cold turkey" and it never worked. My contacts at UNC Hospitals who work in addiction therapy recommend help. I think that will apply to most people. We all need help, so take advantage of it! Thanks!