Thanks for the positivity, folks. It helps.
Last sunday was two months. Getting easier to go without the nicotine gum - find myself really only chewing it during DnD sessions on Saturday evenings (god I'm such a nerd) - and only because there's usually a whole lot of alcohol involved.
When I quit successfully the first time (I say successfully because the family was going on a trip overseas, Mom was freaking out, and the stress of having to deal with her sent me to the store after too much of it.) I used a rubber band on my wrist and caused myself pain every time I wanted a cigarette. I also drank a lot of water.
You can do it, mate. Free yourself from control of big tobacco! Your life will be yours once more!