Geesh. I suggest (again) you get the patch... Path of least resistance. Good luck either way. It sounds like your environment is making this more difficult than it would be for most.
i was reading about relapse rates for people on the patch & chewing the nic gum vs. going cold turkey.cold turkey has a less likely chance of relapsing.once you get the nic out of your system (72 hours max) you only have to fight the mental urges. I've spent 20+ years building up my "triggers" so to speak, so they will take a while to 86.we are a nonsmoking restaurant until closing, but then the staff lights em up. that can suck, but i can also tell them no or go outside if it gets too tough.