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Re: Smoking/nicotine experiences? » Caleb462

Posted by Krissy P on March 14, 2003, at 12:14:00

In reply to Smoking/nicotine experiences?, posted by Caleb462 on March 13, 2003, at 3:46:21

*lighting up a smoke* I have only used cigs. Yep, I do get AD effects from smoking. I also like the way my breathing is when I smoke(sounds odd, I know) but I actually take a deep breath in and a deep breath out. I know there are other ways to achieve this, but smoking works for me now-anyway. I said I would never smoke-welp-never say never. I find it helps my depression but I usually smoke before bed, and was just wondering last night if that affects my sleep? I would think so because nicotine is a stimulant-kinda (I say kinda) like drinking 3 or 4 or 5 cups of coffee before bed. I don't know. I became a smoker at 29, 4 years this November. I also agree, smoking a cig can be calming, particularly if I am alone too. But I do it in social situations as well.
However, I find A LOT when I am nervous that I need to light up. After a movie, while shopping, after I eat, yada yada yada. Bad habit I took up, but if it works....I do think about the long term effects and they scare me-that's where the topic of addiction comes up:-(
Addiction is a toughy-I study it and man, I need to start livin the example of a non-addictive individual.
Hope this helped?
Kristen:-)
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I was just wondering... who all here is a smoker/was once a smoker/has smoked/or has used tobacco in other forms (dip, snuff, etc.)?
Does anyone get anti-depressant effects from tobacco?
What about anti-anxiety effects?
On the other hand, does anyone find that tobacco worsens depression or anxiety?
I've recently become a smoker. A rather dumb thing to do I know, but it's the easiest way of self-medication around. I've found that nicotine (and perhaps that as of yet undiscovered MAOI-B inhibitor as well), can be very much an anti-depressant. It tends to increase anxiety however, especially in social situations. However, it can also be calming, particularly if I am completely alone. So, yeah, anyone like to share experiences?


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