Is it bad that I love an occasional cigarette?

[Anonymous]

Ok so I use nicotine gum everyday to fight the crave of nicotine and it works just fine. I have ADHD and I'm never really relaxed or calm without nicotine and my doctor said some people in your case do work better with nicotine and some don't. He said that nicotine gum is harmless compared to smoking and a smoker uses a lot more nicotine on average I just light up once a week now every Saturday and read a relaxing book with a cup of coffee and it makes everything so clear and beautiful. It makes the ADHD go away for like 30 mins and I feel so much more connected to whatever I am doing. I want to know do you think I'm a bad person for doing this and do you think I will have any serious problems from my little bliss.

[jman46241]

I don't see where a cigarette does anything for ADHD.. I just think it's the relaxing time that you are having with the coffee and book as well.

[Darkdimension]

it is still bad for but if you like it then what's the problem.

[Relentless_Hippie]

Yes, you're still poisoning your body and you're still killing yourself. The occasional cigarette is still very damaging.

[Asker]

Yeah true I know that is really bad and it's an evil product that kills millions world wide. Any suggestions for a replacement besides nicotine gum?

[Relentless_Hippie]

Well WebMD has some tips on how to quit: www.webmd.com/.../quit-smoking?page=2

Besides therapy and quitting cold turkey I'm not sure. If you're craving the nicotine it seems like you're already addicted even though you smoke every now and again. Websites suggest learning your triggers and how to cope with them. I think it's best to see a professional, but you should definitely try to quit. Your health is on the line.

[Asker]

Nar I love using nicotine in some form as it helps me a lot with focusing on things. I might try vaping. Thanks I get that you are trying to help and that's really nice of you. I've done a lot of research and it's the smoke itself that causes all these terrible problems to a persons overall health and not the nicotine. Thanks for linking that for me but I won't need it <3

[Relentless_Hippie]

You're welcome, and good luck.

[Amirhooshang]

Have you tried Ritalin? Cause nicotine is addictive and you're still consuming it as it shows your addiction.

[Vivaldi]

Ritalin is a more harmful drug. It is something like cocaine.

[Asker]

Funny you should say that, yes and I can tell you that it was hell on earth for me from day one. From experience Ritalin is a really bad stimulant :(

[Asker]

@Vivaldi It really screws with you, thank god you understand how shit Ritalin is.

[Amirhooshang]

@Vivaldi Wow! really? Some doctors prescribe it to children with ADHD

[Asker]

I was one of those children and it's horrible stuff :(

[Adigelunar]

You are not a bad person.

[Asker]

Thanks :) <3