Is the only way to quit smoking to keep trying? i've managed to succesfully quit rubbing tobacco after a number of tries but have yet to quit the fags

Try a nicotine agoni: Nicotine replacement does work and is quite safe. The tobacco itself is where the real medical problems reside. I like your plan to keep at it .

Talk to your doctor : Talk to your doctor about your options to help you quit smoking. There is the patch, gum, Chantix, Wellbutrin, (bupropion) e-cigarettes and recently a product called "Vape". Hypnotherapy, group therapy, and acupuncture are also available. Consider seeing a psychologist. Sometimes people have to get creative to devise a strategy to quit. It may require a combination of approaches. Best wishes!

Mgt: I would also suggest checking with your local chapter of the American Lung Association, and joining a support group to really try to avoid all forms of cigarettes. Smoking can have long term consequences, so its great that you are trying to quit.