[exsmoker123]

I was able to quit after switching to an e-cig for a few months. Several of my coworkers have done the same. I think it's because I was more drawn to the act of smoking than that nicotine kick.

With an e-cig, you still get the feeling of smoking (and nicotine), but it's still not really the same, and after only doing that for a while, I feel I mostly broke the habit of smoking, at which point giving up nicotine wasn't difficult at all.

I realize that doesn't totally address the "What could I do instead" part of the question, but it might help in the process of quitting. Best of luck to you.