Does smoking ease some of the effects of dyslexia and dyspraxia?

I stopped smoking 6 months ago and while the addiction and cravings have gone I have found it difficult to think as clearly as previously. Have realised that when I smoked I used cigarettes at times i needed to think clearly. If this is the case does this mean people with dyslexia and dyspraxia are more likely to smoke & may find it harder to stop?

The reason you can't think clearly anymore is because you were addicted and are experiencing withdrawl symptoms (that for some people, necer really go away). Smoking has no positive benefits. The only thing it does for anyone is make them smell bad and give them lung cancer.

One of the effects of nicotine is increased focus. I'm sure that has something to do with it.

unlikely

Nicotine is definitely a mild stimulant rather than a substance to cause relaxation, although many people claim to smoke because they need to calm down. Nicotine does not calm you down, however, it helps you focus on one thing or make you think you more clearly and hence the 'calmed down' effect.

Interesting. But I still wouldn't start smoking just for that effect. But if I were already hooked, I could see how it could make it more appealing.

No, not at all. they are not related in any way. its ur own addiction and ur learning disabilities.

The smoking relaxed you and made you less stressed,the less stressed you are the less dyspraxia symptoms you'll have,but the health risks of smoking are far more serious than any risk you have from dyslexia/dyspraxia. And well done on stopping smoking!!!

It should not be the case...HOWEVER, if you use the smoking as a displacement activity, ie, it gives you something to do to make you feel more at ease, or you use it as a break, to go outside etc, then it could have a psychological imapct, you may feel more relaxed, or you may find that stopping wjhat you are doing and coming back to it after a five minute break allows you to look at it with fresh eyes so to speak, and thus make it clearer.
There is no reason why you can't take "smoking" breaks and NOT smoke during them, maybe just get the air, or have a drink etc.