Oh, I totally get what you mean and feel. Even now, I can tell you I understand and feel more than I'd like.
Re the nicotine patches, haha I actually went on the gum and thank goodness went off it again.
Me 42 W 39 Married: 11 Jan 1998, T: Since 1992 First Bomb: Sep 2007 Confirmed A/OM: 4 Nov 2007 Kids: D10, S5 Reconciled and together again after (alot of) time and heartbreak. 3rd kid, S, born 2 Jan 2010.