Cut Back Gradually

Some people find it easier to taper off smoking. You can begin by purchasing cigarettes by the pack instead of by the carton. Also, make an honest assessment of how much you smoke each day, and make a conscious effort to reduce that number. For example, if you smoke a pack a day, try to cut back to 3/4 of a pack per day the first week, 1/2 a pack per day the second week and so on. This will gradually reduce the amount of nicotine in your system and lessen the severity of withdrawal.