It is hard! These calculations did not work for me to quit for so many years - precisely because the pleasure of today superceded any perceived benefits in my 70's.

I made a decision - and took the time to live it - I hid inside my house like a hermit for just over a week. I hardly left the bedroom, angry with all things, but a decision was made.

It was very hard to take the time and mental energy to combat this addiction, and occasionally, very occasionally, I will still see a smoker smoking out of the corner of my eye - I think... BUT NO! - I remember all of the suffering it caused me to leave it.

Good luck to you FireDream!