Nicotine and anxiety? Do they have anything to do with one another? How to quit?

Sarah

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I have agoraphobia. I also have a nicotine addiction. Basically I use nicotine lozenges all day, then if I want to smoke, I just buy a pack smoke a few, then throw them out deeming myself a failure at quitting. I have OCD about cigarettes, I can't stand the smell of them. I will wash my clothes and bathe after smoking them. But that isn't even my biggest concern. I am more afraid that all of this could be contributing to my anxiety and panic. How do I quit this vicious cycle? I have been doing this for about four years with the lozenges and such. And I tend to notice that when I panic I get better if I spit the lozenge out. Any advice here?
 
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