How can I stop smoking ? What works for those who was a smoker?

I smoked years ago with a girlfriend. We both stopped and the rule was if one gave in the other could give them a good long hard spanking. She got 2 before she stopped but we never started after

Nicotine gum worked for me. But you'll have to try it to see if it works for you.

Wishing you the best of luck in quitting this nasty habit.

I used gum and exercise as a way to distract when cravings hit

Cold turkey. Trying to use a substitute just means you haven’t made up your mind. Nothing will help, you have to make up your mind you’re GOING to quit. Just stay away from it. In a month you’ll have it whipped. I always had a tootsie roll in my mouth first two weeks. That way I had that thing hanging out of my mouth. Good luck. You can do it.

Butt sex.

Deep breaths, water, lots of water. And confidence you CAN do this. It’s not impossible. It’s only impossible if you believe it is. And it’s not. Others have done it. You can too. And you will.

Chantix worked for me.

Simple do not buy them

Buy and read "The Easy Way to Stop Smoking" by Allen Carr.

It's brilliant at breaking the psychological dependence.

Smoke sage

-gum
-chewing on straws
-sunflower seeds
-vaping
-over-eating while crying

Start going to gym. Avoid the urges and replace them with good habits.

Say not to yourself and that is all