I'm on my 5th week of no smoking. I have been using nicotine patches. I have smoked heavily (more than a pack a day) for 16 years. I have quit a dozen times at least. Practice makes perfect. I did not know how to drive a car when I first sat in the driver's seat. It took a long time before I was confident to enter the freeway. I think of quitting smoking the same way. Each time you quit, you learn a little about what to do and what not to do. Last time, I had forgotton about all of the reasons why I wanted to be a non-smoker. This time, I keep reminders handy. Then when I look at them, I remember the deep desire that I have to be a non-smoker. It has really helped in those cravings. I hope you are successful and free my friend. Never stop trying, that's for sure. I'm not gonna =) Sincerely, Glinda Gail