Video discussing why many people find themselves encountering exaggerated anger responses after initial smoking cessation

Read New reactions to anger as an ex-smoker, the 2002 article that inspired the this video.

Read a detailed explanation of the interaction between nicotine and stress. While most smokers actually believe that smoking is an effective stress treatment strategy (a drug that calms them down), in reality, smoking never truly calmed them down. What they felt was nicotine alleviate nicotine withdrawal that was induced by stress.

Related resources:

• Understanding the emotional loss experienced when quitting smoking
• Smoking does not help you overcome stress