[zais_mom2003]

I'm planning on quitting starting Aug 21st. My reason is so i can live longer for my child, plus he has asthma and i don't want the cigarette smoke in my clothes anymore when he breathes it in. Another reason is gas prices are so high now and between gas prices and buying cigarettes i spend at least $80-$100 a month. This will be my first time ever doing this, i don't even know how to quit or avoid the cravings. I really can't afford the smoking cessation classes (don't know if i spelled the word right lol) i just want to do it on my own. I already know that the nicotine gum won't work because i already chew gum when i'm smoking a cigarette. Need advice please and thank you to all!I have people that will support me, like my boyfriend (he wants me to quit also), co-workers, my mom said she'll support me but she smokes too and i live with her, i know other family members will be willing to help me.

[David B]

Not hard I've done it several times,GOOD LUCK!

[Jack430]

It's a piece of cake...when you finally put your mind to it. (It took me 40 years, but I finally made it. I'm convinced that it's a psychological addiction.)

[sajesh n]

try transcendental meditation

[dave's fotowerks]

Hard as hell. I quit for four years after I vapor-locked back in'99. Started up again, stopped, started, stopped...half a pack a day habit now. Nicotine's more addictive than heroin.Good luck.

The first year is horrible

Its hard. Work your way up to it. For awhile before you quit , everytime you smoke convince yourself that it makes you want to throw up. It ll make it easier.

[Jack Lante]

Probably after visit of the doctor and the diagnosis of any illness bound to smoking, you will throw instantly... wouldn't be late already.

[simideff]

yes it is