Victor:

The smoking thing is hard. I, too, quit many years ago after a number, a rather large number, of attempts.
While when I quit, we did not have patches and other aids; we had a host of other tricks. Some worked for some. Some worked for others. Some never worked. Just like today.

After all my attempts, here is how I quit. I woke up one morning and decided that I did not want to smoke anymore. I never did.
I know that that sounds silly and a bit Pollyanna, but it is true.
I believe that all the tricks and patches/drugs can only help you get so far. At the end of the day, it is a mind game.
Just decide that not smoking is better than smoking and you will do it. That is not to say that it is easy, but, I believe, that it is the best way.

I wish you all the success I ever wished for myself!

Doug