Does Smoking help you Concentrate?? - ADD / ADHD Message Board

Aztec Indian · 06-15-2004, 09:05 AM

I hesistate to post this, because I don't want to encourage smoking, but one thing that helps me when I just can't focus, is to smoke a cigarette.

For some reason, it gives me that extra "umphh" to focus.

I keep my smoking down to a bare minimum of maybe a 1/2 pack a week.

Has it helped anyone else?? Be honest.

Aztec Indian · 06-15-2004, 09:08 AM

I also wanted to add that smoking a cigarette helps calm my nerves when I am very worked up.

Banker · 06-15-2004, 09:18 AM

I smoke a little over a pack a day so I would say a half a pack a week is nothing. But it can escalate FAST so be careful. Have you gone to a doc? Have you thought about a medication or are you already on one?

Aztec Indian · 06-15-2004, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banker

I smoke a little over a pack a day so I would say a half a pack a week is nothing. But it can escalate FAST so be careful. Have you gone to a doc? Have you thought about a medication or are you already on one?

I have been on adderall for about 4 years.

I actually have been smoking since the age of 14, so it is something that I have always had under control. I am now 35.

I also indulge in Marihuana, occasionally when I get together with friends........

Hispanic cultural glitch.

DoubleVision · 06-15-2004, 10:42 AM

Smoking helps rob your brain of oxygen. I don't see that smoking, in the long run, will help anything. The nicotine is undoubtedly gratifying you for the moment, but you will pay in the long run. Ask a psychiatrist/psychologist next time you see them if smoking will help your ADD. My guess is they will say the same thing I have said. Yes, I am a non-smoker and would not encourage anyone to do it for any reason. Furthermore, I don't care for the cultural glitch statement in regards to justifying the use of marijuana with friends. This is just a plain attempt to excuse unlawful and unhealthy behavior.