Guys, quitting smoking takes about 3 weeks. Alex doesn't have to smoke at all. To make it real she should get a job in the Arctic Cafe first, as she needs money to buy and cook food and to buy drugs in the drugstore on Rose Street [she really needs to buy them - they give plenty relief]; sometimes she needs to collect creepy play cards [collect them only when her arousal is lower than 6!]. Firstly, start earning money in the cafe. A bit later Jane will share Rose Street location, go there, find drugstore and buy antidepressants for $300. Secondly, go to bed before midnight [mood bonus] and eat Alex's home-cooked meals when she gets hungry [mood up to +10, chef bonus] during the first 2-3 weeks, at least. Thirdly, collect creepy cards [arousal +3 / each] and masturbate [mood +20] or just have sex [same +20]. Alex got a depression? This is quite a problem. Buy and take antidepressants, or she won't be able to work, train, read, even masturbate. Alex feels stressed - the same consequences. Buy sedatives. Also go to the gym, do yoga, swim in the pool, feed a kitten [mood +7], eat ice cream, get a tan, swim in the pond, masturbate or have sex when it's possible - do everything to make her have fun, after all.
Tip: The higher charm, the more money Alex makes. Wear makeup [and perfume, if any], get a tan, go to the hairdresser, take a shower when Alex gets dirty.