I have crutches to help, I don't have to rely on my will power alone. I've been using nicorette lozonges. But I have an e cig too, I use that when I'm drinking my coffee, driving, at night before I go to bed and if I go out to a bar. I'll probably switch the patch after 6-8 weeks, or whenever I run out of all the lozenges I have now. I have a lot though because I buy it at Costco. I'll have to think about it though, Not sure if I wasnt to be wearing the patch during the summer, when I go out to the pool and the beach. Plus I think I'm allergic to the adhesive. I've used the patch before, where I put it on gets soooo itchy and get a hive where it is.