For context, I never smoke a cigarette unless I’m extremely stressed out. I’ve probably only had maybe 4 cigs my whole life and I’ve noticed after it seems it completely kill my anxiety in a way cannabis does not. I would go from damn near tweaking out from worry, to completely confident and happy. Why is that? and does a frequent smoker experience the same relief?
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Yes, nicotine is a stimulant, but also know that the act of smoking is relaxing when you consider the regulated deep breathing. In a stressful situation, if a non smoker suddenly took a 5 minute break to go outside and take fifteen slow and deep breaths, they’d feel calmer too.
Nicotine is a stimulant. The effects it has on the body are an increase in heartrate, an increase in the ability to concentrate, relaxation, a temporary decrease in stress, etc.
Unfortunately frequent smokers tend to get less of the benefit. Instead they just get back to “normal.” Such is the reality of all addictive substances.
Physiologically speaking, it doesn’t. Stimulants actually increase your cortisol levels. Additionally, the rebound without reuptake is even worse.
Edit: Instantly downvoted for stating a fact. Classic Reddit.
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