I went the Chantix and nic patch route and it has been 2 months since my last cig. You smoke for the first week on the Chantix, then switch to the patch for week 2 and maybe 3. In fact, I have more or less stopped taking the Chantix and the patch over the last 2 weeks and don't really think about smoking. It was always more of a psychological addiction for me. Once I stopped my automatics (starting the car, after meals) it was pretty easy.

I had tried the Wellbuterin/Zyban route twice and it had the exact opposite effect on me. Instead, of mellowing me out, it made me aggitated. A few people had success with it, but it wasn't for me.

Another thing to try is to replace your cig addiction with something positive. I quit for 8 years going cold turkey and then replacing smoking with lifting weights.

If you can last a week without a cheat, you can beat the addiction. Keep real busy and avoid triggers. Give Chantix a try if u can afford it. It is not a miracle pill, but it did take the edge off quiting for me.