Hi,
I just wanted to say that I used to smoke to deal with my anxiety too. Until I relaized it really was a stimulant. I have quit for over a year now. But I beleive like dazed mommy that one quits when one is ready.All in good time.
As for long term effects of smoking, the information I have is pretty much the same as dazedmommy.
Anyway, just wanted to let you know my experience with this.
-Diva