Doing it gradually is the best way to stop i used to smoke 1 complete package every day then decreased it to half a package a day until i reached 1 cigarette per day stayed at that rate for a month or so then completely stopped
Back when I used to smoke pack and a half a day I used the tactic that you describe. I counted my cigarettes for 2 weeks and then I try to reduce my intake by 2 cigs a week. Even though most people around me didn't support this tactic (you must stop cold turkey they said), it worked pretty well for me. In about 2 months I reduced my habit to half a pack (10 cigarettes) but I just didn't get all the way to 0. It stayed like that for next 2 years (half a pack). But on december 20th i stopped completely for about two weeks and then I gradually start again. Now I smoke about 4 cigarettes a day. I still smoke but if you consider that I could smoke up to 30 (or more) cigarettes a day I would say I improved.
Hi buddy, I have a suggestion for you to get used to chewing gum to replace cigarettes
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I also think this is a good advice, because no matter how strong your power of will is you're still going to experience some strong cravings. Especially when you get to your triggers (alcohol, cafe, after lunch, etc.)... you will feel a strong urge to smoke so it's good to have something to redirect your thoughts from smoking.
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