This is gunna probably sound really daft but I have to ask. I gave up smoking nearly 2 years ago now but as time has gone on, i have not stopped using the Nicotine gum and seem to have replaced smoking with the gum. When i spoke to my doc about it, he was not overly concerned and said that a friend of his gave up smoking and became addicted to the gum. I fear that this may be what has happened to me. Anyway, when I'm having a bad time with anxiety and have a nicotine gum, it seems to make it worse, although I'm giving in to a craving for one. It certainly seems to make my breathing difficulties worse. I have only just discovered this link and I'm not sure whether to go see my gp about it. I doubt this is something which is very common but just thought I'd ask if anyone else has this problem. I'd really like to stop using the gum but it has become a habit. Any ideas? Vix