When you quit all of a sudden:

• You go into nicotine withdrawal
• You still get triggers to smoke like driving in the car and finishing a meal
• You remove cigarettes which for years have helped you cope with emotions like stress, anger and anxiety

Quit Tip: Cold turkey quitting only has a 3% success rate.

The most successful approach to quitting involves having a plan that deals with the three reasons why you smoke. Think about using a medication, learning ways to break the habit components, and developing new coping skills to deal with unpleasant emotions and feelings.

It may not be easy to do these things, but they will work. Give yourself the time you need to make the changes. After all, you have probably been smoking for many years so it only makes sense that quitting is not going to happen overnight.