Another wonderfully late lie-in Had a brainwave overnight
Quote: it was hard as hell to quit smoking...but it didn't actually mean that I should/could have a cigarette during the quitting process.
Most folks I know who quit are those who have been convinced beyond doubt that they will have unacceptable consequences if they continue. For every cold-turkey quitter, there probably are two or more who try, then give up and go back to smoking, because they are not convinced that the consequences will be unacceptable.
Seems NG fits into the latter category, perhaps? Oh what a delicate balance...