I was reading up on the use of nicotine pouches as a way to help with depression. I just wondered if anyone was using them? I really can't find any article that really gives a definitive answer. Any advise would be appreciated. 

 

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Nicotine may improve the symptoms of depression in people who do not smoke, Duke University Medical Center scientists have discovered.

 

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/09/060912225448.htm

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Nicotine is not recommended for treatment of depression. In fact, it may worsen depression in the long run. This is because the rise in dopamine the nicotine provides may lead your body to make less of it, worsening your depression in the long run.

 

And of course nicotine, even in pouch form, has many negative effecst.

 

From  the rest of this same article:

 

"The finding does not mean that people with depression should smoke or even start using a nicotine patch, the researchers caution..... the addictive hazards of tobacco far outweigh the potential benefits of nicotine in depression."

 

There are many treatments available for depression. In mild form it may respond to lifestyle changes (more exposure to sunlight, more exercise etc) and to nutritional supplements that provide amino acid precursers to serotonin and dopamine e.g. 5-HTP and Tryptophan.

 

More severe, counseling with a trained professional (usually short term therapy) and possibly antidepressent drugs may be indicated. Please see  https://aseannow.com/topic/90910-mental-health-resource-list/

 

 

18 hours ago, Sheryl said:

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/09/060912225448.htm

In future please do not post quotes without a link to the source.

 

Nicotine is not recommended for treatment of depression. In fact, it may worsen depression in the long run. This is because the rise in dopamine the nicotine provides may lead your body to make less of it, worsening your depression in the long run.

 

And of course nicotine, even in pouch form, has many negative effecst.

 

From  the rest of this same article:

 

"The finding does not mean that people with depression should smoke or even start using a nicotine patch, the researchers caution..... the addictive hazards of tobacco far outweigh the potential benefits of nicotine in depression."

 

There are many treatments available for depression. In mild form it may respond to lifestyle changes (more exposure to sunlight, more exercise etc) and to nutritional supplements that provide amino acid precursers to serotonin and dopamine e.g. 5-HTP and Tryptophan.

 

More severe, counseling with a trained professional (usually short term therapy) and possibly antidepressent drugs may be indicated. Please see  https://aseannow.com/topic/90910-mental-health-resource-list/

 

 

Sorry I meant to say 5-HTP and L-Tyrosine, not Tryptophan.

 

Also should add that, in older people especially, Vit B12 and D deficiences often play a role in depression and it is worth getting these levels checked. Also thyroid panel.

Thank you for your input Sheryl. I actually came across a brilliant forum thread about 'SNUS'. Another name for 'Nicotine pouches'.

I read the thread completely and overall my conclusion is that 'SNUS' is beneficial in coping with depression/anxiety. It's just a case of me plucking up the courage to try it as I feel antidepressants don't work 100%.

 

https://www.snuson.com/forum/snus/snus-and-health/1592-snus-and-anxiety-depression

 

Another good read https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC526783/