yes you can quit cold turkey. i did it. it wasn't easy.

the way i did it was by setting goals for myself.
the first day is the hardest. gotta stay busy and
away from friends who smoke and smoking situations.
take aspirin or whatever for the headache if you
have it...but it is easiest if there is a big push
at work or something to keep you occupied.

then, if successful, try for 3 days, then a week.
i could not cheat or it was all over. after a week
the need is greatly diminished. go for 2 weeks then
a month. then you are really free of it. once you
have a few days under your belt then it is 1) easier
cause the drug level is way down and 2) you have
built a little history so it gives confidence and
also something to lose if you have to start all over
again...

it took several tries. but i made it stick for good
in July...of 1992.

good luck. it may be one of the toughest things you
ever accomplish but it is worth it.



I really agree with this guy..you have to go little increments at a time, keep yourself away from it is the most basic step...and tell others about it so that they know of your efforts...stay busy, get involved in something else, with me i started jogging, playing basketball, and eating more, reading, anything to occupy the time in which you might start smoking, hell i even started doing push-ups...you do feel better with every passing hour, day, days, and eventually weeks...i quit for like for months recently, and just last saturday i took one hit of a newport...bad idea, got really light headed, and a headache really, wasn't worth it..haven't had the craving since then...i think then i was more of a search to end my frustration and stress, the newport wasn't the answer...you can do it man...i believe in you...you're already taking the first step...getting help...you'll be there in a minute man...because it's a minute by minute accomplishment...