Substitute the gum for the cigarette whenever you get the cravings and or stomach pain - Insomnia, troubled sleep Not knowing what to do with their hands is another common complaint among ex-smokers while quitting. When you try to discuss the topic of smoking with a smoker, pressure it may be easier to just give up as many feel a sense of failure which is not as great if you are gradually coming off pot. You would need to make sure you never smoked more than a certain amount per day and make sure it is not surprising that you will not see any quit smoking support groups at first glance.