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Congratulations Phillip on your quit!
Like you, I suffered from Panic Disorder and smoked, thinking the smoking was at least giving me a handle on the anxiety. When I quit, I had some anxiety bumps <grin> as my brain chemistry righted itself. You are 100% right in understanding that ALL the discomforts of an early quit are temporary! Over four years into my quit and I rarely have any anxiety issues. In fact, I can't recall the last full-blown panic attack I've had. If I have any anxiety now, it's usually situational, not a surprise, and totally manageable.
Another great thing you've got going is that you are physically active. Using your body in positive and healthy ways is another excellent tool for anxiety issues! I find that if I have a panic twinge, if I can get my body moving (I do T'ai Chi & other martial arts) that I can short-circuit the rest of the anxiety cascade by getting my head out of that hyper-vigilant place that just feeds anxiety more.
Phillip, your quit is the best gift you've ever given yourself - celebrate! You're worth every bit of it!
:) Melissa
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