Finally decided to quit 6 days ago. Started 20 years ago, about a pack a week, never much more than that. As my kids were born, I really wanted to stop so I decided to switch to e cigarettes which turned out to be a big mistake. Instead of the usual 4-5 a day, now I could inhale everywhere so I jumped up to at least 1 ecig a day (like 2 packs).
6 days ago, I decided it was time. Aside from 3-4 pieces of nicotine gum a day, I haven't looked back. The feeling of being more in control is what's really keeping me going. not easy but it's been worth it - feel like I've turned a corner and never going back