So, I notice this under Draco's profile: I was a 20 a day man for 20 odd year. I gave up last year using just NRT patches after messing about with all sorts previously over the years (Champix; Zyban etc). I've now been cigarette free for 8 months. Incredibly tough (whichever way you do it - you're going to deprive yourself of nicotine, hence lowering the dopamine in your brain-bag and thus feeling more miserable), but it does get easier with time. tbh, now - I don't even think about it + the worst of the quit-grumpiness has passed. Go for it dude! Seriously - you CAN do it if you choose to. And 12 days is phenomenal! The two week mark is highly significant. Wtg, fella. (p.s. is it just co-incidence that this tag is so near the 'how to ask for help' links - smoking and this related in any way! )