just smoked my last I hope

Day 17 for me with the patches. So far so good. I originally gave up 10 days prior to this but slipped up twice...first on day 4 when I received worrying news about family members health..gave up next day again but 4 days later had a few drinks and slipped up again. In a way it was a good education slipping up as I know now I must avoid alcohol if I can and also I didn't feel any better about the news after I smoked. So when things are tough remind myself that that one cigarette will not make me feel better but worse. The patches are working well for me ( I actually forgot to change my patch this morning ,only remembered at 8pm). I was eating a lot of crisps in first 10 days and as a result gained 3.5 lbs, couldn't continue so now instead I'm eating raw nuts, raspberries, blueberries and strawberries. Try this if you are junk eating, I actually enjoy them more. Another thing which is helping was setting my self time goals...1 hour..then 2...then 4.. 1 day, 2 days, etc.. now I'm over the 2 week Mark going for 3 weeks...I do not want to have to start at 0 again. My partner also smokes and for first week or so he continued smoking in the house in front of me... Torture..worst part yet. But he is on board now and doesn't smoke in front of me..and keeps his pack hidden from me which is a massive help. Try getting family and friends on board if you can. Best of luck to all you fellow quiters, keep it up, we can do this.