When do you smoke? Do you smoke when you find yourself getting sleepy
or having difficulty concentrating, such as:
- After the effects of your morning coffee start to
wear off?
- Close to mealtime?
- After you've been sitting
still for a long time?
Sometimes people smoke to help them get focused or stay alert. The
nicotine in tobacco products is usually enough to jump-start your brain. But
it's no replacement for getting enough sleep, eating well, exercising, and
enjoying your life.
For more information on how to stay stimulated in healthy ways, see
the topics Fitness, Healthy Eating, and Stress Management.
| By | Healthwise Staff |
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
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| Specialist Medical Reviewer | John Hughes, MD - Psychiatry |
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| Last Revised | July 6, 2011 |
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