That's my problem too. In order to completely quit smoking, I think I would have to quit drinking as well. I'm not ready to jump on that wagon right now.

Quit 2 years ago this month. I got fed up of being controlled by it. Almost every thought was when I was gonna have my next smoke. Ran out one day and never bought anymore. Just ordered a new Sig for my 2 year anniversary, at least that is what I am going to tell my wife. I figure the Sig was much cheaper than the smokes. LOL.

Tried Chantix once. Had heart problems from it that left me in a cardiologist office at less than 30 years old. No issues since stopping Chantix. It does work, but I am not sure it's worth it.

Great job to everyone who has tried to quit even if they failed. It's tough.

Maybe you didn't really quit...maybe you really just forgot to buy your next pack of smokes.

I quit smoking in 1993 after smoking 12+ years (Unfortunately I started young, 13) by going to a hypnotist for $50 at a hotel group session, laying on the floor on a pillow with 8-10 other people. It was about 5 hours with a break, in the dark, break in the middle, listening to a tape of the guy. Seemed like about an hour, worked for me, don't know about the others.

Hypnosis works, for many things, IF you want it to. It's not a solution if you're expecting a mind altering/against your will experience to take place. I still thought about it and had the habit to break (after eating, doing a squatski, smokers can relate to all of the ritual times), but I did not have the craving you get otherwise. I'll cluck like a chicken if you clap your hands 3 times and whistle (side effect I guess), but not a single drag since the day I walked out.

Until you drop the gum, vaping, chew or dip, you're still hooked on nicotine which is detrimental to your health.

Good luck to you.

Charlie

What are you guys doing to fight the urges to smoke? I chew a ton of gum but some of the urges are bad enough I'll grab a smoke and be fine for a few days.

There any number of distractions that might help short term but deciding which urge is
most critical is a good option.

Decide what URGE is more important:

The urge to believe the LIE that a smoke will make things better,

OR the urge:

That you be in control of your own emotions
That you want a healthier life for yourself and your family.
That you don't stink.
That you not spend money and time on a LIE.

Nicotine is lying to us. There is absolutely NO good to come of smoking.

Smoked three packs a day, quit cold turkey in 1997. My kids being small and talking about their kids one day being able to hunt with me. Hit me like a ton of bricks, haven't smoked since.

thinking about quitting again

I've been quit since the first of year! Feel way fetter too. Also bought a new truck and didn't want it to smell like smoke. Now I just need to work out more. It all comes down to will power! Someone on here said will power is key and a lot of good people would still be around if they would have better will power. That really hit home with me. Good luck. You can do it.

Most controllable factor in your Life

Very true statement right here to go along with that.
"Your mind can either be your greatest motivator or your biggest enemy. It's your choice which one you choose."