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#RI-6aa8c7c2·3 months ago·
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Lookback: 1 night

tried quitting NRT cold turkey

experienced jolts of slow heart rate and difficulty breathing

What I wish I knew
"nicotine withdrawal effects can be unpredictable"
If I could tell you one thing
"consider tapering to reduce withdrawal symptoms"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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