Hi Patty,

Like you my anxiety went wild when I quit smoking 3 years ago. I still use Xanax from time to time, sometimes just a "nibble" as I call it.. a quarter of a .5mg tab.

It wasn't until after I quit that I read that smoking is a common anti-anxiety behavior and that is why so many go back to it. No wonder, huh?!

Have you considered hypnotherapy with a psychologist? I did that very short term, not for smoking, and it was really helpful and so relaxing!