Welcome Ariel. If you're having anxiety issues the nicotine withdrawal is only compounding your problems. When you smoke you temporarily replenish the nicotine in your body, but any underlying issues are not addressed by smoking. During times of anxiety, the nicotine reserves in your body diminish more quickly, causing you to want to smoke more frequently. It is a vicious cycle, but it can be broken.
As for coping mechanisms...Deep breathing is always good. Physical activity, be it a simple walk or more intense exercise, helps alleviate stress and anxiety. Simply immersing yourself deeply in anything you enjoy is a great way to refocus you thought patterns.
You will find many resources here that will help you learn more about your addiction and the members here go above and beyond to answer questions and provide support.
Best wishes.
