Why does smoking cause depression?

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Because nicotine is an amphetamine, and the coming done from any amphetamine has the side effect of depression. For smokers, they just light up and self medicate and repeat the cycle.

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The relationship between smoking and depression is more complicated than that. Actually, smoking may be something of an ANTI-depressant, and people who try to quit are prone to depression from the nicotine deprivation. There is a lot of scientific study on this question. See the links below.

It doesn't cause depression unless you quit.

Because the smoke walk in your blood.

not smoking causes depression

sure, it causes...when you quit

Nicotine is a Molecule similar to Dopamine (Neurotransmitter responsible for triggering the pleasure path) so initially it activates your pleasure path way.

once the effect is of i.e. when the nicotine molecule falls off from the dopamine receptor it creates an urge for another round of high this may cause depression.

Nicotine also interacts with other neurotransmitters in the brain causing depression.

No it does not in fact it contains nicotine which is a distant ocusin of caffine whic is present in coffee that makes you active

because the mind isn't fresh anymore its clogged up wit ****!
and dosn let u think straight

I don't know where you got your info, but many medical studies show smoking to help with mild depression. It releases quickly good feelings. It also has many harmful affects too. It is up to you for now. The G0V is trying to change all our personal choices.

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