I quit smoking about three months ago with the help of the patch. I've smoked on and off for 30 years. I quit once before for 10 years but started up again when life got too stressful. My problem is that I am still craving cigarettes. I don't think it is the nicotine I am missing as much as the relaxing ritual of going outside and smoking for a few minutes. I am thinking about buying a pack and locking it up somewhere so I can let myself have one when things get bad!