Snus and tiredness

[visiON]

I have been snusing now for about 6 months, and only recently I have noticed that sometimes when I snus I get so tired.
Now I know that nicotine is a stimulant but why would it make me tired? Also, I think my ADHD might have something to do with it.

[c.nash]

When I feel tired I pop some new snus in and I feel great. Or I take I a bump of some snuff and I keep movin along.

[jagmanss]

I have been snusing now for about 6 months, and only recently I have noticed that sometimes when I snus I get so tired.
Now I know that nicotine is a stimulant but why would it make me tired? Also, I think my ADHD might have something to do with it.

I'm sure other will chime in and expain better than I can, But Nicotine in higher doses can act like a sedative.
Have you increased your daily intake in the last 6 months or recently? using more sterks or extra Sterks.

It could also be the reverse and you are not getting enough nicotine, which can make you tired, But bitchy.... have you been more bitchy lately

Sometimes I use an Extra sterk on purpose about 45min before going to bed as it has been known to make me more calm, At least for me it has, But could be something my mind made up to..

[c.nash]

Sometimes I use an Extra sterk on purpose about 45min before going to bed as it has been known to make me more calm, At least for me it has, But could be something my mind made up to..

If I do this I'd stay awake forever. Lol

However I have fallen asleep with a couple prillas in my mouth in the last couple weeks.

[jagmanss]

When I feel tired I pop some new snus in and I feel great. Or I take I a bump of some snuff and I keep movin along.

I really need to try snuff, I just can't bring myself to do it

[visiON]

Well the only snus I've done ever is Thunder, I actually didn't do any snus in the summer, started this September again. I think my dose is about the same as earlier in Spring.

[Guest]

I'm curious when I hit the stark snus hard during the day I start to feel tired by mid afternoon. I then seem to go into a loop of having to pop more to stay awake. Maybe it's the nicotine see-saw?

1st thing in the morning it wakes me and makes me feel a little buzzy, then it just feels good and then by mid afternoon I start to get tired and need more to stay awake. Maybe I would have felt tired in the afternoon anyway....

[jagmanss]

I'm curious when I hit the stark snus hard during the day I start to feel tired by mid afternoon. I then seem to go into a loop of having to pop more to stay awake. Maybe it's the nicotine see-saw?

1st thing in the morning it wakes me and makes me feel a little buzzy, then it just feels good and then by mid afternoon I start to get tired and need more to stay awake.

I think it has alot to do with finding the right balance of snus that works best for you.

The amount of portions you take daily and the balance between mixing in sterks,Extra sterks along with OP's and mini's during the day...

If one is only popping thunder portions all day it may have more to do with that same balance as in are maybe varying portions day to day... Like 8 today... 4 tomorrow, or could be let's say you chain snus all morning then have none the rest of the day until later in the evening.... I think Nicotine intake balance is key here

[visiON]

Ah balance... I seem to use like.. 1-4 portions per day(had to use 1 to wake up a week ago, not anymore! Sleeping on the floor is good for you).

[jagmanss]

Vision, I just noticed in your signature: Thunder=>Frost=>Berrymmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Are you only using Thunder Frosted Berry? Those are 16mg per portion, alot of nicotine per portion at one time yes, But not spread out evenly enough during the day... I use a mix and would never think of just using sterks or extra sterks Exclusively... You are Probably going through nicotine withdrawl with only using 1 -4 portions per day... You need to keep your nicotine levels consitant all day... Hence balanced

[jagmanss]

I actually didn't do any snus in the summer, started this September again.

My question would be why did you start again? If you can go that long without it and not be bothered or affect you not having nicotine then you don't need it... stop and problem is solved

[voodoo]

I'm sure other will chime in and expain better than I can, But Nicotine in higher doses can act like a sedative.

i definately notice this. some of that extra stark stuff can really knock me out. snus can deliver a nicotine dose much higher than smoking. founk this on wikipedia:

At low doses, nicotine potently enhances the actions of norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain, causing a drug effect typical of those of psychostimulants. At higher doses, nicotine enhances the effect of serotonin and opiate activity, producing a calming, pain-killing effect. Nicotine is unique in comparison to most drugs, as its profile changes from stimulant to sedative/pain killer in increasing dosages and use.

[c.nash]

I really need to try snuff, I just can't bring myself to do it

I couldn't either but I tried it anyways and I don't do it that often.
But it's nice.

[sgreger1]

Yah with me snus acts as a mild stimulant, waking me up when I get really tired. but still mild enough that I can have one right before bed.

[raptor]

I feel both stimulated and relaxed whenever I use snus. I feel more awake yet calmer, unlike caffeine which just makes me jittery.