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Hello. I am new to the forums here and new to the program. My problem here is that im a regular smoker. I have been trying to quit for sometime. Now I know that smoking is supposed to relax and calm people but could smoking also cause deppresion and anxiety? I cant seem to shake the feeling that it only makes my anxiety and depression worse. Anyone have any opinions? Thank you

While I'm not a smoker, and cannot speak to that. I wanted to welcome you, and reassure you that you've come to the right place. I have just started this past week, and having this community has been invaluable.

Welcome!
Lisa

Hi Jango,

I have been smoke free for a year and a half. It has been a long journey since I have smoked for a long time. When I smoked, I actually was relaxed. That is what made quitting hard on me. Everyone is different. Our bodies all function and adapt differently. Quitting for you may be just "what the doctor ordered." Good luck and welcome. These boards have been a blessing in helping my recovery and everyone is very helpful.

Thank you very much everyone and thank you for your advice and support! What was the best way you found to break the habbit of smoking? Ive tried for 2 years now and nothing seems to work.

i'm a smoker and smoking does increase anxiety and panicy feels for me but like Belinda333 said "Our bodies all function and adapt differently" but personally it does play a roll in anxiety and can increase symptoms like anxiousness ( the crave for a cigarette)to depression .just my thoughts and welcome to the site :]

i been smokefree for 7 years i went to the doctor and asked if there was something to help me and he gave me a trial pak of zyban that helped and the real test was my mom and dads house caught on fire my dad was hurt bad and i lost my mother it would have been so easy to pick them back up but i always thought i would do that for my mother the best thing i can tell you when you find youself wanting one start doing something with your hands and it will go away ihad a magnet on my frig for all this time the number for zyban 180082267848 good luck if i can do it you can too

Wow seven years? Congradulations on your progress!!! And thank you for the Zyban info. And to Darkmanx; to know Im not the only one who has had the thought helps alot. Thanks again everyone!

Yes! Your smoking is a problem. I just finished Session Five and Dr Fisher tells you why. You might want to talk to your doctor about quitting. By the time you get to Session Five, Dr Fisher is going to give you some good reasons to quit. Take care. Pecos.

have you tried the patches, or Chantix?

Some people try Wellbutrin.