The nicotine patch is suppose to help ease the withdrawal symptoms. Your body had been taking in so much nicotine in the past. Sudden stop will make your body having all the withdrawal sx. U dont hv to stop on your own. U can go to your nearest klinik kesihatan and ask for help cos most of the KK will have klinik berhenti merokok. They have nicotine patch, pill, chewing gums to help u. It will be very expensive if u buy from shops.

U have a good goal there. All the best to u and your health!