Do people who quit smoking become angry because of nicotine withdrawl, or where they always angry only ciggarettes helped them put a lid on it?

Do people who quit smoking become angry because of nicotine withdrawl, or where they always angry only ciggarettes helped them put a lid on it?
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My daughter’s nerves are always ajangle when she tries to quit smoking. It’s because of the withdrawl, not her normal character.
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