Noah--can you tell me more about how nicotine is neuroprotective and also can increase glutamate too much?
This is not me disputing it's neuroprotective.... only that I associate those as contradictory, and if I start nic naccing I don't want to glutamate myself at my brain's expense. :)
When do you reckon it's time to cycle off nicotine for a bit? You mentioned the addiction symptoms above, but are there heuristics/vibes before you hit that point where you know you're in diminishing returns?
Thanks for this Noah. Could you explain a little more about why resetting these pathways would lead to blunted affect? And what would you do if experiencing anhedonia, just discontinue?
As an oversimplified version: Addiction is a game of chasing pleasure. Remove that pleasure response and there is no longer something to chase. No more addictive behavior
This re-regulation of "pleasure pathways" can dampen pleasure-seeking behavior across the board
This is merely speculative though. I have not noticed these effects
Another good option for the pouch and dip boys are Tea Tree Mint toothpicks. They hit the tingly feeling and something to chew on/move around.
How long is the protocol needed for?
Noah--can you tell me more about how nicotine is neuroprotective and also can increase glutamate too much?
This is not me disputing it's neuroprotective.... only that I associate those as contradictory, and if I start nic naccing I don't want to glutamate myself at my brain's expense. :)
Great post!
When do you reckon it's time to cycle off nicotine for a bit? You mentioned the addiction symptoms above, but are there heuristics/vibes before you hit that point where you know you're in diminishing returns?
Thanks for this Noah. Could you explain a little more about why resetting these pathways would lead to blunted affect? And what would you do if experiencing anhedonia, just discontinue?
As an oversimplified version: Addiction is a game of chasing pleasure. Remove that pleasure response and there is no longer something to chase. No more addictive behavior
This re-regulation of "pleasure pathways" can dampen pleasure-seeking behavior across the board
This is merely speculative though. I have not noticed these effects