DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been struggling with nicotine addiction for a long time. I recently moved back in with my family and thought that now would be an excellent opportunity to quit, as I know they would not approve of my habit anyway. However, I am really struggling with my withdrawal symptoms, and they have begun to question me on some of my behaviors that they don’t understand. I’m scared to tell them what’s really going on with me. What should I do? — Recovering DEAR RECOVERING: The best thing you can do is admit to your family what you are dealing with and ask them for help. Nicotine addiction is real and, as you are experiencing, extremely difficult to break.