Gee seeker, that's a tough spot! I suppose that the patch is too strong for you. Are you doing this at least with the pharmacist's help? There are many different types of patches, and some you can even cut in half to lower the dose. I can see why the anxiety would increase, once the nicotine really kicked in! I admire your efforts, and am sure that once you find the right way to do this, you will. TC