I smoked for a bit over 21 years and quit July 3 1993.
It was close to the toughest things I have ever done.
First, it helps to realize that you are quitting because it is something that YOU WANT to do…no one is forcing you.
Keep telling yourself this and give yourself positive reinforcements about why you have made the decision to stop, you know it better for you etc etc…(like many of the reason posted in the thread so far)
Also, drink lots of water…..waaay more than you normally do, take a really good muti-vitamin….and stay away from additional spices if possible for a week or so.
If it’s reasonable, excercise a little more for the week also.
If you need to, chew on straws, toothpicks or something similar…it helps get over the idea of need something in your mouth/lips a bit.
Stay out of bars or smoke filled environments for a bit if it’s possible…if not, become really resolved to do it….
…and remember YOU CHOSE TO QUIT…and YOU CAN do anything you set your mind to.
Rick
Universal4