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Re: Smoking/nicotine experiences? » Caleb462

Posted by Ritch on March 14, 2003, at 19:43:40

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

> 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?

I used to smoke 3 packs a day for several years. That and drink coffee all of the time. It produced significant calming and alerting effects. When I quit it was an out-of-focus hell.


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