pat57 Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 If you ask your doc what nicotine does to your heart and circulation, you will get a very interesting reply. It constricts blood vessels and increases your heart rate. Which expains why I felt better smoking. I lit up whenever I had symptons. When I quit, I had 3 days of weakness, but My doc said, my body would adjust. I want to tell you- who love the aid that nicotine offers, that is is a false aid. Quit and you will IMPROVE, the reason is that nictione blocks serotonin - some how, and serotoin is a vaso constricker. So don't fall for that lie. One among many that addictions offer. You think you feel better. You do not know how it feels to be metabolically free of nicotine. I was able to reduce my med load, 6 months after quiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Congratulations on being able to quit. I am sure it contributes to your feeling better!Katherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Thanks for sharing. And congratulations! That's great that you're feeling better after quitting and even able to reduce your med load!I was glad to read your info. Someone was joking with me last week and saying that I need to take up smoking. It is good to hear the truth about smoking! Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat57 Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 thanks Guys. It was hard. I decided in 2004 I would try to quit til I succeeded. It was my 10th attempt on june 11th- that stuck.People would ask me, "Are you smoking today- or not?" Love that verse in your signature - Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lthomas521 Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Congratulations! I have a relative who has low blood pressure problems and has been having a difficult time quitting cigarettes. I think the vasoconstriction makes him feel better in the short run. Now that I think about it, would midodrine help people with low blood pressure quit smoking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat57 Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 thomas, my opinion is, add st johns wort to compensate for lower serotonin the smokeing causes. Accept the adjustment period. That is- not actually feeling improved for a couple months- and a 3 day period of being worse. Also there are good message boards out there for support and helpful tips and information.I wish him or her sucess. As to the midodrine- he/she could ask a doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanzanite Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Just a reminder, you musn't take St Johns Wort if you are taking birth control pills as it reduces the effect of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpucho Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Nictotine is actaully a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, it boosts serotonin, not decreases it. There are studies for nicotine based antidepressants and anti-inflammatories for nicotine's effect on dopamine, acetylcholine and serotonin receptors respectively.St Johns Wort can have lots of side effects and drug interactions. Do your homework before taking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat57 Posted January 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 the nictione blocks the natural addition of serotonin, and attachs its self to the receptors so that your level of serotonin becomes dependent on doseing with nicotine. When you withdrawl the nicotine- serotonin levels fall.I consider St. Jonhs wort very safe, but a person should always look into such things. So I do appreciate your adding that warning. As to the above. One should not take my word on that either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat57 Posted January 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 http://www.ciggyfree.com/AS3/depression.pdflong read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stampingamy Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Congratulations on quitting smoking! That is FANTASTIC. I'm glad you were able to cut down on your meds too. Amazing.Good for you!Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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