yes, the first day is hardest, you get past the first day and say hey!!! i did the first day, i can do this!!! i quit before i joined this site. i'm only about a month into my quit. i did sneak a few smokes, but, they made me gag, so, i'm not trying to do that again. i use the nicorette gum, i chewed like 10 pieces a day at first. i'm down to about 4 or 5 a day. it does get easier. a nic fit can last up to about 5 minutes. you just either chew a piece of gum and get over it quick, or ride the fit out. the fits come farther and fewer between as time goes on. at first it is really hard, at least it was for me. it is getting easier. my dark circles under my eyes are getting better, my teeth seem whiter (is that my imagination?)
you just have to really want to quit or it won't work. you do have to muster up inner strength on this one. you can do it if you really want too. good luck!!!