It probably isn't sticking because you are expecting something ELSE to quit FOR you. Those aids you listed are to help you deal first with the psychological associations and triggers. BUT -- my guess is that you are not working to do that. Figure out what they are, plan what you will do instead of smoke and then DO them. The NRT's allow you to concentrate on these before you tackle the physical addiction to nicotine. Smoking affects your mind and body in complex ways......
And - when you fail, have you spent some time figuring out what was going on at that time? Were you hungry, angry, lonely, tired, frustrated, stressed? When you figure out that, you can devise ways to deal with them without smoking. Perhaps go for a quick walk, or take slow/deep breaths, or call a friend, or sing out loud to your favorite music.
I can tell you that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. You need to change how you are going about this - and come here and blog "HELP" before you smoke. We can help if you ask for it.
Nancy
