Stephanie, you can do it and yes it is a very difficult thing to think about since most of us have been smoking a very long time. I personally quit using the patch. I use prayer, meditation and COFFEE as an outlet and I remember that the craving will pass whether I smoke or not...For today, I choose not to smoke and have chosen not to for 5 months. The big thing for me is to not take that first puff because if I do it is all over. It is not easy but we are all proof that it can be done if you really want it.