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Posted by sigolene on December 16, 2006, at 9:28:14
when you smoke, can nicotine makes you more depressed ?
Posted by Vale on December 16, 2006, at 17:20:40
In reply to nicotine and depression, posted by sigolene on December 16, 2006, at 9:28:14
> when you smoke, can nicotine makes you more depressed ?
>
No, probably less depressed, it's a stimulant, why do you think so many are hooked on it?
around 60% of depressives smoke, up to 80% of those affected with schizophrenia also smoke heavily.
Posted by linkadge on December 17, 2006, at 10:48:44
In reply to Re: nicotine and depression, posted by Vale on December 16, 2006, at 17:20:40
Some research shows that nicotine can make depression worse, but other research shows that it can make depression better.
So, it may depend on individual genetic factors.
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Posted by robinyyz on December 17, 2006, at 22:02:00
In reply to nicotine and depression, posted by sigolene on December 16, 2006, at 9:28:14
I found that smoking made me feel better but then I would get depressed thinking about the damage that it was doing to my body. Rob
Posted by linkadge on December 19, 2006, at 22:19:10
In reply to Re: nicotine and depression, posted by robinyyz on December 17, 2006, at 22:02:00
If smoking helps you may want to try an MAOI + nicotine. This should be a safer way to replicate the psychological effects.
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