[jjirons69]

Peter, quit nearly 14 years ago. First - you have to WANT to quit and you have to want it for yourself. If not, you will venture back. Smoking for me started tasting really bad and I couldn't stand it. I was ready to give it up. Second - it will be as hard as you make it. It's not something that causes sickness or physical withdrawals (per se), so the mental part is the biggest. The first 3 months are the toughest, as you can tell someone, I haven't smoked in 12, 25, or 35 days. When it gets to the point where you can't remember the days, you're starting downhill. Third - never buy any more smokes. Eat sunflower seed, chew gum, chew on a toothpick, do anything to keep yourself busy when you feel the need to be busy. Lastly - one day at a time.

Best of luck.