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submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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It can be like this even when you are 18

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

It doesn't alleviate anxiety so much as distract you from it. Anything can do that, that's just what a coping mechanism is. For many people, that might be painting, playing video games, exercise, or anything else. It's just that nicotine is a particularly unhealthy coping mechanism. There are other unhealthy coping mechanisms too—some people gamble, others drink alcohol, and some people stress-eat excessive amounts of junk food.