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Counter anecdote! I did some experimenting with nicotine a couple years back, and after much disappointment I stumbled upon an effect that’s actually useful to
by mock-possum 3y ago
Counter anecdote!
I did some experimenting with nicotine a couple years back, and after much disappointment I stumbled upon an effect that’s actually useful to me: pushing through mid-afternoon sleepiness.
During a full work day, particularly when i haven’t had the best night’s sleep, I’ll find myself getting pretty drowsy for a period of an hour or so, generally soon after lunch.
Previous my strategy had been to counteract that with coffee - now, when I catch myself nodding off at my desk, I’ll just pop a 2mg nicotine lozenge, and boom, back on track.
Comes on quick, and goes away quick, doesn’t cause problems falling asleep if I take it too late in the day, doesn’t disrupt my flow state when I’m in the zone - it’s just right for me!
- westmeal 3y agoCareful, it will grab you if you're not cautious about it's use.
- petesergeant 3y agoI’m glad it’s working for you, but I would also note that anyone who’s ever been addicted to anything has had a great phase when they weren’t addicted to it, and the benefits of it were working out great for them! Admittedly it sounds like you’ve been maintaining this for a long time without issue, and the lozenges are next to harmless, but I would caution anyone reading this against assuming that they will be as lucky.
- hasbot 3y agoHave you continued taking an occasional nicotine? If so, have do you have any concerns with developing a dependency?
- mock-possum 3y agoYep I’ve continued, and no no concerns whatsoever. I mean, apart from normal cautionary concerns - no real concerns. I haven’t ever experienced anything like addictive behavior or thoughts with nicotine.
- kstenerud 3y agoYou can also do it the natural way: a 15 minute afternoon nap. Leaves you fully alert well into the evening.
- mock-possum 3y agoNaps make me feel worse. The sickening feeling of forcing yourself to wake early when your body wants to continue sleeping suuuuuuucks it’s one of my least favorite sensations.