way to go!
best of luck to you ...... I quit @ 26 months ago with the help of Zyban AND the patch. Was told by the lung folks that using both together MORE than doubled the chance of success, they were right. Had failed @ 5 times previous. I was also sick when I quit, I felt too shitty to go out and buy cigs so I threw on a patch and that was that, never had one since. Never set a "quit date" but had been taking Zyban in the hopes I'd get inspired.
If you can't get out, have someone pick up some patches for you. Will help with cravings. If you get technicolour dreams cut em in half. It's kind of late to start Zyban, you usually start them a few weeks b4 quit date and you need a prescription.
Since you're on the way the patch might be enough. Some people prefer the gum, never tried it. Just keep in mind, the next cig you have will be your undoing so do whatever you need to not have it. Throw out everything NOW. If you need a crutch throw on a patch or have nicotine gum. Or try brushing your teeth. Or get a blowjob *g*
Just remember, millions have gone through what you are and made it thru ok. Grit your teeth and tough it out, it gets easier every day. Yeah, I still get cravings, as others have said we will for years. But it's kind of an amusement as opposed to a real tribulation these days. I know if I have one drag I'm toast and I have come too far to blow it.
There's people in your boat all around you, you probably don't know most of em. But most who have gone thru it will be happy to do whatever they can to help. Don't be afraid to tell people, you may make some friends and find hidden pockets of support.
We're all pulling for you ....... (no, not THAT kind of pulling!!!! LOL )
