Healthnicotine withdrawal
#RI-6aa8c7c2·5 months ago·
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“tried quitting NRT cold turkey”
What Actually Happened
experienced jolts of slow heart rate and difficulty breathing
What I wish I knew
"nicotine withdrawal effects can be unpredictable"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"consider tapering to reduce withdrawal symptoms"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Health Category
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Same Outcome Band
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