Is Zyn or Velo bad?

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Hi! :waving_hand:
Well, I’m almost 18 months sober. Feeling great! So, I use those nicotine pouches. Zyn/Velo. I’m reaching out to get feedback. Are these pouches really that big of a deal. It helps me with my anxiety. Thoughts?

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I had never heard of either one, you can read all you want about it on this link:

https://www.uchealth.org/today/are-nicotine-pouches-bad-for-you/

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@EarnIt - Thank you so much!

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The only anxiety relieved by using nicotine is the anxiety caused by withdrawal from it. End of. The rest can be read using the link. Success.

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I’ve been using nicotine replacement for the past 8 yrs,gum,lozenges and most recently pouches,im not to sure why you think they will help with anxiety as nicotine is a cause of anxiety,ive cut right down on them now and cut down on caffeine and my anxiety has improved

I go for these 2,I find that all the mint ones and some fruit ones are salty for some reason :nauseated_face:

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Nicotine is a toxin and a carsinogen. Whether it’s in a cigarette, snus or a pouch, it’s still nicotine. It releases dopamine in your brain but it’s still toxic. Studies show that it raises heartbeat https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214750024001628

Were you smoking before? Are you looking for a replacement? If your answer to both is yes, then you are merely swapping one addiction to another.

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Hi @Olivia - I never smoked. But, I’m going to try and not use the nicotine pouches. Thank you

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Thank you @Tony1878 for your insight. Much appreciated

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Thank you Brother-Appreciate your wise counsel.

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I didnt want to quit during quitting all nicotine

Now that my withdrawal is 100% gone, i know i wont go back

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July 18th 2023 was the day i put away my nic vape box
I threw it away later on
May4th 2024 i quit the gum patches and loszenges

Sence may 4th 2024
766 days later i have 0 thoughts of picking any of it up

I didnt stop withdrawing or craving until about 1 full year nic free

Its something you need to muscle through. I made up a different reason why i wanted it out of my life constantly. Just constantly fighting for my happy and nic free life

Good luck

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