based on my own experience having smoked for over 25 years nonstop what finally worked for me was to do it in 3 steps over a period of 3-4 weeks. go down to 10 a day for a few days but no more that a week then 5 and then stay on 1 a day for 1-2 weeks making sure the 1 a day is smoked at different times of the day avoiding (as much as possible) favorite times such as after a meal or with coffee or a drink. by the time the last week is over withdrawal effects after complete stoppage will be negligible. if absolutely necessary you may extend the one a day or reduce to 2-3 a week for another week or 2 but the key is to never go back up to higher levels. after completely off the habit it is not catastrophic to smoke one cigarette if you feel a real urge to do so as long as you never exceed your min exit dose. if that ever happens it becomes crucial to go 100% smoke free at which point the addiction is 95% gone.
i've tried patches and lozenges but was unable to quit smoking. i smoke a pack a day. any ideas? . i have emphysema too.