I was a member of this subreddit about 10 years ago, couldn't quit, so i left the subreddit.
Just thought I'd come back and share my results.
I finally did it!
Smoked for 15 years or so.
I was finally able to quit, I quit cigarettes around thanksgiving, but used Equate 4mg nicotine fruit gum for a month, then quit that at christmas.
It's unbelievable being able to just sit around without being ridden by the nicotine goblin to go outside every hour to light one up.