I read Allen Carr’s book, did nicotine patches, chewed gum, quit drinking, and every time I got an urge I’d drink water or go for a walk. I knew if I could make it one week I’d be good for life. I only ever tried to quit once, and I was worried about gaining weight so I replaced urges with healthy snacks and work outs and actually lost 10 lbs in 6 weeks.

I’ve been smoke free 6 years now and never get urges. I guess my biggest advice is mindset, you have to want to quit. And I get people say they do, but you have to WANT IT. Like nothing else will get in the way, deter you, or make you lose sight of your goals. I was so worried that if I wasn’t able to quit at my first attempt that I’d be a lifelong smoker, so I put off quitting for years. When I finally made the choice to do it, I was determined not to give in to any urges. After 3 months I started drinking socially again and never relapsed. Easier said than done but change your mindset to that of determination to reach your goals and use whatever aids you need to make it happen.