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As a reformed smoker myself I empathize with your habit. When I quit cold turkey in '79 my doctor told me that I would have to substitute one addiction for another. I started running every day first a half mile then gradually up to 5 miles a day. The first 6 weeks were tough. I played on my own ego and bragged to everyone in my office that I quit and would never pick them up again. I didn't. If I can quit any one can. And believe me it was very hard at first. I went through a pack of chewing gum a day and thought I was going to cough up my cajones while I was quitting. But I did it and believe you me I feel and look ten years younger. The only "cure" besides will power I know of is hypnosis. Best of luck and yes you can just never, never, never give up. After about a month you will be free and your lungs will thank you for it.

I know people who swear by hypnosis. They said it was their last resort, and by gosh, it worked.

I quit smoking with the nicorette gum. I am now totally hooked on the gum, but haven't gained any weight, and that's a good thing.