I tried to quit smoking so many times over the years that I lost count. For me, before NRT's, I could not make it 24 hours. About 15 years ago I quit for 3 mos with the patch. I cried everyday the entire time. I decided as much as I wanted to quit there was just no way for me. I was listening to Dr.Radio one day and they were talking about using 2 forms of NRT's. It perked my interest. It was something new. The rest is history. I smoked for 52 years and now have been quit for 4 awesome years. I had no idea when I began how very wonderful not smoking would actually be. Quitting smoking is a very individual journey. Never give up on finding what works for you. The support of this lovely community was paramount in this process for me. I don't think I could have quit without them. I have more peace and joy than I ever did smoking. If I can do it. You can too. Love, Barbara