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Does Nicotine Help In Managing Anxiety?

Hey, so I have struggles with OCD for my while life. I have gotten to a point where I am no longer regularly seeing a therapist, and can live a normal life. I consider myself to have come a long way, and be doing well. This weekend, however, I will be faced with a situation I don t think I am strong enough to handle. I have heard that nicotine can (temporarily) help with anxiety, and I am considering buying some nicotine gum for this one event. I will not continue to use it regularly. Is it an effective solution? Will it work?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
     
No, I don't think it will help. There are medications available which will take care of your social anxiety. They are short acting and need to be taken just before the performance. You can contact any psychiatric clinic for that or me.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Rohit Kothari
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Does Nicotine Help In Managing Anxiety?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. No, I don t think it will help. There are medications available which will take care of your social anxiety. They are short acting and need to be taken just before the performance. You can contact any psychiatric clinic for that or me. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohit Kothari