The head game is the hardest. Smoking is associated with so many things that I do, driving, eating, drinking, socializing. Keeping busy and talking to myself helps. It is very hard. I did take a 6 week freedom from smoking class last October so I am using some of the suggested coping skills. deep breathing, visualization, avoiding people who smoke, asking my family to be supportive, chew gum and drink lotws of water. hope this helps.