Just stop! Cold turkey! Plan ahead however, remove lighters, ashtrays, no hidden packs, stock up on gum, start walking. Brush your teeth when you get urges. Tapering down is NOT the way to quit. You're just delaying the pain.
Get lots of support, tell family and friends. Avoid coffee and alcohol for awhile..maybe a long while. Avoid hanging out with smokers. You can do this! Smoking doesn't make anything better!!
I delayed my quit, I just found out I have emphysema. So I'm still going to pay the price for smoking. At least I can slow down the progression, God willing. But quit before the damage is too bad, and you end up on oxygen. (My biggest nightmare.)
