Why does nicotine significantly lower stress levels in a non-smoker?

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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.

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