Hi, Echoes, and thanks for the feedback on you experiences with the big quit and anxiety. Yes, I've sort of considered hypnotherapy, and done a lot of relaxation techniques myself. It got so bad, though, that nothing worked. In the past, I have taken Xanax, and if I went to my doctor and asked for it, he would begrudgingly provide a prescription, I think, but I hate to go and ask, though I'm sure he would applaud the quit.
I've also considered getting some sort of sleep aid, which might help, as I didn't sleep at all once the patches were done.
I look at this one week of relapse in smoking as a "glitch," as I know I must resume my resolve to be a nonsmoker.
Love
Patty