For a long time i've used smoking 2 help me cope w/difficult emotions. trying 2 quit, but having a very hard time managing emotions. as soon as it hits i want to smoke. see psyd in 2wks. any tips to help me manage anxiety and stress without smoking?

Mindfulness : Try practicing mindfulness meditation. There are plenty of free online resources and apps for your phone. Try several to find one that works for you.

Everyone is: different but setting target date to stop and then stopping completely on that day can be effective. Learning some self-hypnosis can support this plan of action. Chewing gum or eating mints is useful, especially at high risk times like coffee breaks. Peace and good health. See www.relaxationresponse.org for some self-help.