I think if you tried the nicotine patch and you're not a smoker, it would make you feel really sick, and probably anxious.

I've been on and off of nicotine over the years - and I would say it definitely increases my anxiety.. faster heart rate being a big part of it for me.

I think that there is some sort of deal with the act of slowly breathing in, as you do when you smoke a cigarette, that might have an anxiety reducing effect. A doctor tried to explain to me once why nicotine was both a stimulant and something that relaxes you, but I can't quite remember the explanation.

Maybe try some deep breathing instead?

I'm sorry you're feeling so bad. It's awful to wake up in the morning dreading the day...I've been there.

Sending many