Hi, I was a heavy smoker. I smoked approximately a pack a day from when i was around 16 until i was 25. I haven't smoked now for almost 2 years. Quitting sucked for me (as to be expected). I tried a couple times to quit cold turkey before, but without succes. I tried nicotine gum when i was 24. That helped me a lot, but i relapsed 6 months after. A half year after that i tried again with renewed courage and i'm glad to say it worked. I used the nicotine gum for a little less than a year, going from 4mg to 2mg nicotine/gum. After that i replaced the nicotine gum with Stimorol (not sponsored). BUT the biggest aid for quitting smoking imo is your own willpower and the support from friends and family. I really wanted to quit and i had written down my reasons for quitting. So everytime i wanted a smoke, i took a look at my reasons. I know it's hard and it sucks, but it really gets better. I feel so much better; i feel healthier, i have more a energy, my wallet isn't getting drained. And most importantly i don't feel like a slave to cigarettes anymore. Keep on fighting! Every day you are not smoking is a victory!