Dear Doctor;I’m 33. I relieve stress through smoking. I started doing this while at university and now i am addicted. I really want to stop but every time I don’t smoke for even three hours, my fingers feel itchy and shaky, I also feel sick. What is the best way of quitting? Maurice.Dear Maurice, You need to visit your doctor and start on step-by-step programme. You may use nicotine patches or gum until you kick the habit off.You have become addicted to nicotine, hence these problems when you don’t smoke. If you really want to stop smoking, keep yourself very busy. At the time you have desire to smoke try moving out, take some pea nuts or fruit juice, etc. Avoid smoking. Be in the company of people who don’t smoke or keep in places where smoking is not allowed. It will be difficult first, but then, gradually, this becomes a habit and the craving will reduce. This way, you can quit it.However, the most important thing is the desire to quit. You can try indulging loved ones to rebuke you when you smoke.