Can Tobacco Substances Trigger Delayed Fear and Anxiety Responses?

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The discussion centers on the potential for substances found in tobacco, particularly alkaloids, to induce delayed chemical reactions that may lead to feelings of fear, anxiety, or trigger the fight-or-flight response. The mention of "extreme dissociative personality disorders" suggests a link between tobacco alkaloids and psychological effects, though the term is not widely recognized. Further expert insight is recommended for a deeper understanding of these effects.
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Hi,

Is it possible for a substance found in tobacco to cause a delayed chemical reaction that would trigger a feeling of fear and anxiety or alternativly trigger the flight or fight response ?

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Ian
 
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Yes, alkaloids are responsible for these kind of "extreme dissociative personality disorders". I don't insist on using these term as I made it up; so any expert on this area will be of much more help.
 

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