Dec 20 2012 I quit smoking cigarettes after smoking for about 35 years.I quit totally for over 3 years,on the 4th year I had one maybe every couple of weeks always in social situations never alone.When I quit at the end of 2012,I was about as trouble free as a person on this planet could possibly be,New truck and shortly after new Key West fishing boat,few if any personal problems and loving growing to the max and enjoying all the benefits.My dookie hit the fan in November because of a couple really bad decisions and in January when I became free,I moved in moms house to take care of her full time.I have been caring for her for a few years but always went home to my house at the end of the night and returned the next day.It became permanent in January.It;s real hard anymore,she is 86,just broke a hip right before Easter,and has other painful issues.I started smoking again in January after 4 years and couldn't hardly believe how fast my 1 pack and then some habit returned,I used stress as an excuse.I've didn't need shit to quit the first time,but my situation was a lot different.The patches and lozenges are really doing what they are supposed to do,but you have to really want to stop too.I know it's possible because I did it before,so many smokers think it just isn't possible I know I was one for decades.Anyone really ready needs to try patches and lozenges as it really is doing it for me at the outset.I never believed in these aids before,but I'll be damned if my nicotine fits have subsided probably 90% since I started using them.Identify the triggers that make you light up and avoid them or just know about them and you're nearly there.