I smoked for about a year, and one day just stopped..I thought it would relax me....but it didn't....the only thing that relaxed me was dealing with the problems that made me anxious. Just getting into dealing with them (whatever they may be) had just as a calming effect as the cigs. and a lot less expense. Craving is anxiety too, though, so your stuck in a double edged swing......Good luck....hope you will out!