the odd man getting out

[Shunneddune]

I have agoraphobia...I have found that when I refuse my nicotine consumption I experience less anxiety..that's odd because I always thought it helped deal with anxiety...the other odd thing is when I drink more caffeine I'm more likely to leave my house and it's been drilled in my head that caffeine is bad for anxiety...so I guess I'm just the exception not the rule

[Agora1]

Hey it's Agora1 I hear you. I don't smoke or drink but I do notice

when I have my Chocolate it calms me down and makes me happy. That

kind of caffeine doesn't bother me. lol

We all react differently to stimulants. Enjoy your coffee if it allows you

to get out with no ill effects. There is no right or wrong. To each their own xx

[Shunneddune in reply to Agora1]

well I do enjoy my coffee and I do desperately need to quit smoking....I'm on the patch...AGAIN

[Agora1 in reply to Shunneddune]

One step at a time my friend.. I wish you well with the patch xx

[Starrlight in reply to Shunneddune]

You can do it.

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I'm also agoraphobic and, same thing with me. I used to smoke, I quite a few years ago via the patch, you can do it! I love my coffee though! I can't function without it lol

You should do what you think is best. That's what I live by 🙂

[Roscoe777]

My understanding is that nicotine increases anxiety overall and causes other health issues. Good luck on your journey!

[bonkers65]

I love my coffee and my cigerattes