I read Allen Carrs book - did nothing for me.

Tried patches, did nothing for me. Tried gum, really really really NASTY!

My dad gave up a 30 year smoking career using patches though... he used them until he thought "what the fuck am I doing sticking this thing on my arm" and then gave up. He said as long as you want to and make it through the two or three shitty days you'll be fine. He says he still could smoke and sometimes feels like a smoke, but stays away because otherwise he thinks he'll get back in to the swing of it again.

I personally think patches/gum etc make you believe in the addiction even more. I dont think I'm addicted, I just dont have much to do, so I smoke