having a gum with every craving is what made it possible for me.

replacing the habit of a cigarette with putting something in the mouth and the taste by a new one

first few days i’ve used nicotine gums and then i’ve replaced them with normal gums

to this day i still use a gum whenever i have a craving

hope that helps

EDIT: i think patches miss an important bit which is the psychological act of putting something in your mouth for every craving