I am using the patch and have moved to step 2 of the program. I find myself kinda thinking about smoking and what I used to do when I got upset and how I used to smoke from boredom. And then I think of H.A.L.T. and do some spiritual searching and reflecting. Read my list of reasons why I quit every morning and act calm and cheerful at work. My boyfriend is wonderful, I am so grateful he is in my life. He is my support, he is my release, he is my best friend. He saw my progress and immediately started to take the patch as well. I never made him quit but I did show him that it can be done. If I can do it anyone can! Seriously....