I was actually really lucky. I went through a really stressful period where I couldn't eat, especially sweets, or drink alcohol, even though they were mainstays in the past. I smoked for 15 years. But during that period, I couldn't take a drag without gagging. I kept trying for a couple of months but eventually realized my crutch was broken. It didn't bring me relief anymore. Nothing did.

Honestly though, what keeps me away from alcohol and pills I'm not supposed to be taking, and cigarettes (aside from the disgusting smell) is the fact that I'm taking the medication I should. I mostly don't feel the need to do those things anymore. Once in a rare while I feel a slight urge to drink or smoke but I remember those months of gagging and know I don't really want to.

I know, though, that if I went off my meds, I'd be back to square one, because there would be nothing to stop me. Sad excuse for willpower. I guess my willpower keeps me taking my meds every day.

My last addiction is sugar, and I don't know how to beat that one. Except to maybe get a life, but I don't see that happening any time soon, heh.

Habit replacement and having a health goal to work toward helps a lot of people. I know people who have replaced their crutches with exercise, and as the work that they put into their health becomes more important, they don't want to throw it away on smoking. Getting your teeth whitened and knowing you don't want to ruin it with smoking and waste the money. Meditation. Massage therapy. If you could take Wellbutrin I'd recommend it but it seems like a bad choice for you.

Best of luck, whatever you decide.