[Bollo]

I think cutting down gradually helps the best, I went from 15 a day, down to 5, then to 1 over a period of a couple of months and actually quit altogether for 6 months.
Unfortunately I did start again (stress@ work & terrible willpower) but am still only on 5 a day at the moment.

My friend also quit by cutting down gradually and was down to 1 a day for about six months before he actually quit and he hasn't smoked for 5 years

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Bollo

I think cutting down gradually helps the best, I went from 15 a day, down to 5, then to 1 over a period of a couple of months and actually quit altogether for 6 months.
Unfortunately I did start again (stress@ work & terrible willpower) but am still only on 5 a day at the moment.

My friend also quit by cutting down gradually and was down to 1 a day for about six months before he actually quit and he hasn't smoked for 5 years

The one your suggesting is ideal but it takes alot of willpower to do it as my Mom and Dad gave it ago and they couldn't get off it.

[Bollo]

Originally Posted by jedward fever

The one your suggesting is ideal but it takes alot of willpower to do it as my Mom and Dad gave it ago and they couldn't get off it.

Yeah you're right it is hard and I'm still not completely off them, but Stu is right I think if you have something to distract you i.e in the form of excercise etc it helps. Like for instance I played a game of badminton this morning and then did a dance class and didn't have a smoke until like an hour ago..

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Bollo

Yeah you're right it is hard and I'm still not completely off them, but Stu is right I think if you have something to distract you i.e in the form of excercise etc it helps. Like for instance I played a game of badminton this morning and then did a dance class and didn't have a smoke until like an hour ago..

Yeah it's all in the mind,obviously it sounds easy to me as I am not smoking,but stuff like dance class or meeting up with friends and family can take your mind off smoking.