I think I am on my 6th or 7th anniversary of my last ciggie so if you are trying to quit, just know that it CAN be done.
I was a smoker off and on for about 15 years and had quit a couple of other times but finally had that "Yeah, this is nasty" moment and quit for good.
I don't miss smelling like smoke all the time or worrying if I needed another mint before kissing someone and I sure the fuck don't miss the expense. I come from a long family history of smokers and many of them still do so there has been a bit of adjustment around the social aspect during the holidays but it's so worth it.
I can't recommend a decent method. I didn't do patches or gum or anything. I vaped for awhile on 0 nicotine vapes but that kinda made me feel gross too so I stopped even doing that.
Good luck to all who are trying to quit and CONGRATS to those who have!