Hey Dan, 

Welcome to the forum. We're glad to have you join us.  

Some people do experience a fear of quitting. I'm leaving some articles here from our wonderful 'Quit Smoking Library' to provide you with some information to help you get started, including about that fear. I hope you'll take a look and read through them. 

We also have quit-buddies here on the forum who have quit in various ways, as you can see from the replies. Not everyone chooses the same method/option to quit. The important thing is to quit, however you choose to do it. As Lubbercat mentioned though, it is important not to smoke while using NRTs. The article I've posted here about NRTs will explain more about that. 

Quitting isn't easy but it is doable and it is so worth it, more importantly you are worth it. 

Have a great day.  

Verywell Mind

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