In addition to the physical reasons, there are psychological reasons why giving up smoking can be difficult.

If you want to be successful in quitting, you need to develop a strategy to help you cope when you feel yourself wanting to reach for a cigarette. Often these times are more based on habit and routine. Whether you're having the first coffee of the day, sitting in your smoking chair or going for a weekend drink with friends, there are times when you just find yourself with a cigarette in your hand.

the top six reasons why people smoke.

• Smoking energizes me
• Smoking is pleasing - It is physically comforting and relaxing.
• Smoking is a crutch - It calms me down when I'm angry, or feeling stressed.
• I'm hooked. - I need cigarettes. I miss not having them on me. I crave them when I'm not smoking
• Smoking is a habit. - It is a part of me; I sometimes light a second one before I've finished the first one.
• I'm a social smoker. - I usually smoke with others, at parties or in bars. 

For ten weeks, the NICODERM^® clear patch will help control the physical withdrawal symptoms, you’ll be in a much better place to concentrate on breaking the habits and behaviours responsible for the psychological aspects of your addiction – and our free support program will help you as well.