Nicotine & Dyslexia

[HazyShades]

I have my own weird typing manifestations. I'm one of those tiresome people always harping about homonyms, and how so many don't use the correct "there/their/they're" and suchlike... "to, too, and two"... etc... But, many times I'll be typing along, mean to type two, but what rolls off my fingers is "too" -- mainly, I think, because those words were among the earliest typing drills, being words commonly encountered; somehow they get confused in the "typing circuits" when one is typing very fast. It's very weird.

Andria (your spell-checker keeps butchering that!)

I have several pet peeves like that also. There, their,and on. We're surrounded by morns.
My favorite. You say:"Thank you" and get a "No problem"..I beg your pardon. To me that implies the possibility of there being a problem.
You know? "You're welcome" means just that, but "no problem" is like , OK, but don't bother me anymore.
I'll let you get back to the forum and your *private* messages...Be good.

 

[HazyShades]

Were you? I could have sworn you did say it...Must be the nicotine. Oh My.
But no, read my reply to Train. That works for people who don't pay attention to their selves.
I Ching say: The Superior man is always aware of his surroundings even his internal surroundings.

Gotta go. Time to vape before I get stupid(er)

 

[HazyShades]

"Andria (your spell-checker keeps butchering that!) "
I'm afraid it wasn't the spell checker... Sorry. Won't happen again.
BTW, just checked out your site. Nice. Go girl.

 

[catsitter]

That makes 3 of us. Exactly. Look, I'm not saying that I never goofed, everybody makes typos.
But they seem to be happening more and more. I'm beginning to think my son may be almost right, the little bugger.
But it isn't that I type too fast. I can type the way you're supposed to with 10 fingers but I'm a journalist type typist. A two or three finger maybe a thumb guy.
We know nicotine enhances cognitive ability. We know it's like speed for the synapses.
I know that I get more nicotine in vape than I would in ciggies because no way could I smoke that much tobacco. My lungs wouldn't stand for it.
But I can vape all day. Might my brain we working so fast that my fingers can't keep up?
I think we should keep track of this. Possibly see if we can find something to help the body catch up..sort of.
While looking around for answers I read something about gingko biloba and the effects of nicotine but dismissed it as irrelevant.. Think I'll try to find it again.
Thanks for your input catsitter. That your kitty? I'm gonna have to post a pix of Flo & Eddy, my kitty cats.

I type fairly fast, and reasonably accurately - my income depends on it - but I'm reading one language and typing another most of the time (translator). I'm also self-taught as a typist so I probably don't use all 10 fingers either, maybe 7 of them.

In the past couple of months I've found I'm making a lot more mistakes and getting very angry at myself for them. I was blaming aging (about to turn 61) until I read this post. I don't think it's that I'm thinking faster. I was smoking 2.5 PAD, so I was sure getting plenty of nicotine and now I vape maybe 4 - 5 mL a day. I don't know how the two figures compare, though. I suspect it might be the brain chemistry rewiring thing HMAv suggested. I know I still have to use WTAs every so often to keep the cravings in check, which, to me, would seem to fit in with that hypothesis. And also with the fact that the mistake-making started creeping in after I'd been off cigarettes for two or three months. We'll definitely have to keep track of it.

And yes, the photo's is of my Galahad when he was six months old... but he crossed the Rainbow Bridge in 2001. He was a very, very special boy and I still miss him terribly... I'd love to see photos of your kitties!

 

[Paul Williams]

As a real dyslexic there's allot of posts here that I simply can't read. I'm just wondering tho weather your looking for a excuse for not being as good at typing? Someone else mentioned if you didn't have it as a child you won't have it now, you can smoke or vape whatever you want dyslexia is genetic.

 

[Maiar]

You actually can get dyslexia as an adult. But it's usually only from suffering a brain injury or dementia related.
So unless you're getting up there in years or recently had your head bashed in then I doubt you have dyslexia. I've noticed even aging from 25-31 that my reading speeds have gone down a bit and I make more mistakes typing. But I'm pretty sure aging very gradually slows you down.
My fiance has a type called Audio Dyslexia, which only manifests in hearing. It isn't a hearing problem, but a information processing problem. So if there's more than one person talking in the room she can get all mixed up with who said what or have problems remembering what people said. It sounds worse than it is though.

 

[Maiar]

Oh and I've played a lot of hockey and football in my life, and I've had my head bashed in numerous times. I think I've had something like 5 documented serious concussions. And still, no dyslexia.

 

[Katmar]

Yup, I do believe you have dyslexia, mate. I'm sorry about that because evidently you didn't grasp the gist of the OP,
the premise posited,or the question asked.
BTW, that's only one kid. Did your dyslexia cause you to see more than one?

Here:
brainfacts:
Dyslexia is a brain-based type of learning disability that specifically impairs a person's ability to read. These individuals typically read at levels significantly lower than expected despite having normal intelligence. Although the disorder varies from person to person, common characteristics among people with dyslexia are difficulty with phonological processing (the manipulation of sounds), spelling, and/or rapid visual-verbal responding. In individuals with adult onset of dyslexia, it usually occurs as a result of brain injury or in the context of dementia; this contrasts with individuals with dyslexia who simply were never identified as children or adolescents. Dyslexia can be inherited in some families, and recent studies have identified a number of genes that may predispose an individual to developing dyslexia.

Here:
LD Hope;
ACQUIRED DYSLEXIA

Acquired Dyslexia is a disorder in reading that occurs in adults who once knew how to read well, usually due to clear damage to the nervous system (as in a stroke, for example) (Rosenhan, et. al.,1989).

Here:
Oshu dot edu
Adult onset of dyslexia can also occur after a brain injury or in the context of dementia.

Here:
pitt dot edu
Acquired dyslexia in previously literate adu
lts is most commonly the outcome of one of a
variety of neuropathologies including dementia, stroke, neoplasm, multiple sclerosis, and
migraine (Greenwald, 2000). Rarely is the diso
rder ascribed to a psychological basis. A
psychological explanation for acquired dyslexia
attributes the disorder to a physiologic
conversion reaction causing loss or distortion
of reading abilities for subconscious
personal gain.

Look up the pdf it goes on,,,

So...adult onset dyslexia can be caused by brain tumors, nerve damage,stroke, multiple sclerosis, migraine, brain injury, dementia., ETC.
Now, since bonehead..is gonna ask me..
Nicotine can cause nerve damage:
pharm rev;
In general, small doses of nicotine have a stimulating action on the central nervous system whereas large doses depress

news med net:
Once within the bloodstream, nicotine may circulate around the body until it reaches the brain. This can occur in as little as 7 seconds.
Once in the brain, it binds to and activates receptors called the cholinergic receptors. These cholinergic receptors are also abundant in other areas of the body such as the muscles, heart, adrenal glands and other vital organs. Normally, these receptors are activated when they bind to a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine which is produced at nerve endings in the brain and in the nerves of the peripheral nervous system. Stimulation of the receptors by acetylcholine is important in maintaining healthy respiration, heart function and muscle movement, as well as cognitive function.

umich edu:
The effects of nicotine,like those of other drugs with potential for abuse and dependence,are centrally mediated. The impact of nicotine on the central nervous system is neuroregulatory in nature, affecting biochemical and physiological functions in a manner
that reinforces drug-taking behavior. Dose-dependent neurotransmitter and neuroendocrine effects occur as plasma nicotine levels rise..

I could go on. I'm sure if you keep vaping it'll work out for you...
Again, I'm sorry about your condition.
Tell me, does your dyslexia make you have an ill temper or question people in a manner that implies
that something is wrong with their adult life?

BTW, thanks. Your challenge just helped me find a clue to my OP.
Apparently, nicotine use can indeed cause adult onset dyslexia...or I'm going nuts along
with thousands of other people who have discovered in their adult years that they're having trouble reading and writing.

@bonehead: If I quoted everything I just read I'd probably violate the TOS.
So again, that search engine is your friend...

Forum rules say you need to link your sources, wrap quotes and NEVER post the whole article.

 

[AndriaD]

My fiance has a type called Audio Dyslexia, which only manifests in hearing. It isn't a hearing problem, but a information processing problem. So if there's more than one person talking in the room she can get all mixed up with who said what or have problems remembering what people said. It sounds worse than it is though.

I think I may have some mild version of that; if I'm trying to listen to someone on radio or TV, but my husband is talking, I really don't "hear" either one very well; he'll say "did you hear me?" and I'm all... "well.. yes, but I have no idea what you said." And I strongly dislike being "read to" -- it just doesn't process or something, whereas I can read much faster than I can listen, and can comprehend and process all of it; my mom has sworn for years that I don't really read, I just skim, but the reading tests I took when in school completely belie that. And I agree, it's not hearing; I have very keen ears, can hear many high-pitched sounds that others don't; it's got to be some kind of processing problem.

I suppose there is some compromise in all our abilities as we age, but at 53, the only ones I've seen so far have to do with my actual physicality -- digestion, eyesight, aches and pains, etc. My hearing certainly hasn't gotten any worse -- I still hear those high-pitched sounds that others can't, even those much younger than myself -- nor my sense of smell -- though I really wish the latter would halve itself and not trouble me so much. I had a very keen nose even as a smoker; now it's become an absolute curse.

That thing about hating to be read to is just one of my big reasons for doing everything I can to avoid becoming diabetic; the prospect of going blind and being unable to read fills me with absolute HORROR. Without reading, I'm pretty sure I'd shrivel up and die. So far, I just need to get stronger reading glasses from time to time.

Andria

 

[HazyShades]

As a real dyslexic there's allot of posts here that I simply can't read. I'm just wondering tho weather your looking for a excuse for not being as good at typing? Someone else mentioned if you didn't have it as a child you won't have it now, you can smoke or vape whatever you want dyslexia is genetic.

I'm sorry, Sir. But the research doesn't support your statement. Dyslexia can indeed be acquired as an adult for several reasons which I won't enumerate because I've already done so. I make no excuses for myself. Good day.

 

[HazyShades]

Forum rules say you need to link your sources, wrap quotes and NEVER post the whole article.

I didn't post the whole article. Rather I posted the pertinent parts of several articles which support my statement(s) and only because I was asked to state my authority.
I also didn't link to the sources in order to not break the forum rules, rather I stated where the articles were harvested from so that if anybody cares to they can look up the sources on their own.
If you go back to the OP you'll note that mine was a statement of a problem I'm experiencing and I asked whether anybody else had the same issue.
However, apparently my hypothesis of a possible cause seems to have bent a lot of people out of shape and I was challenged to provide
data, which I did.
If you care to link to the specific rules that you refer to I'll be glad to abide by such.
However, I have waded through myriad TOS and forum rules already in order to abide by said rules.
I really didn't think I'd need an attorney in order to be able to post here. It's starting to look like I do.
So tell me, Sir. Are you being helpful or critical? Or helpfully critical? Thank you for your input
and thanks in advance for your pointing out the rules you refer to.

 

[HazyShades]

Oh and I've played a lot of hockey and football in my life, and I've had my head bashed in numerous times. I think I've had something like 5 documented serious concussions. And still, no dyslexia.

Thank Heaven for that.

 

[HazyShades]

You actually can get dyslexia as an adult. But it's usually only from suffering a brain injury or dementia related.
So unless you're getting up there in years or recently had your head bashed in then I doubt you have dyslexia. I've noticed even aging from 25-31 that my reading speeds have gone down a bit and I make more mistakes typing. But I'm pretty sure aging very gradually slows you down.
My fiance has a type called Audio Dyslexia, which only manifests in hearing. It isn't a hearing problem, but a information processing problem. So if there's more than one person talking in the room she can get all mixed up with who said what or have problems remembering what people said. It sounds worse than it is though.

Lots of reasons. Nerve damage, stroke..not just dementia or brain injury.
But sure, I'm an old .... or getting there. However, other than the issue I mentioned I don't suffer
any of the problems typically brought on by aging. I'm pretty sure I'm not losing my mind..maybe I am
Haven't to my knowledge had a stroke. I'm in great physical shape., and other than calling Andria Andrea I typically don't mis-read anything.
I don't have arthritis or MS, but my fingers seem to want to do their own thing.
I seem to have upset a lot of people with my questions, though.
That wasn't my intention at all.

 

[Rickajho]

I don't believe it was your original question that people found annoying.

 

[HazyShades]

I type fairly fast, and reasonably accurately - my income depends on it - but I'm reading one language and typing another most of the time (translator). I'm also self-taught as a typist so I probably don't use all 10 fingers either, maybe 7 of them.

In the past couple of months I've found I'm making a lot more mistakes and getting very angry at myself for them. I was blaming aging (about to turn 61) until I read this post. I don't think it's that I'm thinking faster. I was smoking 2.5 PAD, so I was sure getting plenty of nicotine and now I vape maybe 4 - 5 mL a day. I don't know how the two figures compare, though. I suspect it might be the brain chemistry rewiring thing HMAv suggested. I know I still have to use WTAs every so often to keep the cravings in check, which, to me, would seem to fit in with that hypothesis. And also with the fact that the mistake-making started creeping in after I'd been off cigarettes for two or three months. We'll definitely have to keep track of it.

And yes, the photo's is of my Galahad when he was six months old... but he crossed the Rainbow Bridge in 2001. He was a very, very special boy and I still miss him terribly... I'd love to see photos of your kitties!

Thanks for your positive input...The longer I stay here the more I think I should go..
I'm sorry about Galahad. Surely you miss him. I have 2 kitties now 'cause they showed up, found them hiding in my truck,
feral kittens. I fed them and they adopted me. (see, I just put the r before the e in feral.)
My last cat, Cream Cheese got run over in front of my house. My Rott, G.I. Joe got hit by lightning.
My wife has a bichon frise now. But after finding Cream Cheese stretched out on the county easement trying to get home to die
I said I'd never have another cat..but, I can't see cold starving creatures and not try to help them.
Since they're both black(ish) I think G*d gave me some "familiars" if you will.
We're the same age, Catsitter. I'll be 61 in June. But I really don't think any of this is age related. Maybe it is. Who knows?
I do know what age has done for me as well as to me. I get sciatica now and then and my left knee gives now and then, but I'm pretty
sure that's a consequence of either an injury I suffered in football practice in H.S. or a time a car hit me when I was riding my bike.
But I'm pretty sharp where it counts and just looking for possible answers/reasons.
I have had a scan so it's not a tumor. The only real variable is vape.
I used to smoke a lot but I quit for 2 years, started for a week and switched to vape a year and a half ago.
It's not nicotine or cigarette withdrawal. The only thing I can think of is sleep deprivation from to much nicotine but I try to sleep at least 5 or 6 hours a night.
Who knows? What I do know is that I seem to be ticking a lot of people off with my questions.
I understand. Nobody likes to think their "thing" will hurt them.
But I'm sure you know by now that too much of a good thing...

Best Regards & Thanks for jumping in.
PS. I'll snap a pix of the kitties for you. I think my 12 year old son (see,, everything works.. ;-)
may have one in his ipod.

 

[HazyShades]

I don't believe it was your original question that people found annoying.

OK. What was it then? I aim to please..sometimes

 

[Maiar]

I'm not annoyed. The guy was just concerned about something and wanted the input of his fellow vapers. Isn't that what we're here for? That's why I'm here...

 

[Katmar]

I didn't post the whole article. Rather I posted the pertinent parts of several articles which support my statement(s) and only because I was asked to state my authority.
I also didn't link to the sources in order to not break the forum rules, rather I stated where the articles were harvested from so that if anybody cares to they can look up the sources on their own.
If you go back to the OP you'll note that mine was a statement of a problem I'm experiencing and I asked whether anybody else had the same issue
However, apparently my hypothesis of a possible cause seems to have bent a lot of people out of shape and I was challenged to provide
data, which I did.
If you care to link to the specific rules that you refer to I'll be glad to abide by such.
However, I have waded through myriad TOS and forum rules already in order to abide by said rules.
I really didn't think I'd need an attorney in order to be able to post here. It's starting to look like I do.
So tell me, Sir. Are you being helpful or critical? Or helpfully critical? Thank you for your input
and thanks in advance for your pointing out the rules you refer to.

YOU tell ME if I was being helpful or critical. Apparently you missed a few rules.

Posting content from other sources

Copyright on the Internet is a tricky and hotly disputed subject - please follow these guidelines when posting information you have found elsewhere on the web:

Apply the fair use doctrine...
Use one or two paragraphs from the original article in tags.
Finish the post with "Read the rest here:" and put a link to the original article.

You failed to apply any of these rules. I try to help people on here. It's that simple. And, it's Ms., not Sir....thank you.

 

[four2109]

Interesting topic.

 

[HazyShades]

Thank you Ms Katmar. I stand corrected. Please forgive my strict adherence to the forum rules.
You'll note that my only failure was in form as I stated the source at the beginning and didn't link to the actual article.
I believe that I followed all the other guidelines.
Again, I beg your pardon. I think you were being helpfully critical. Perhaps I misinterpreted your tone
and framed it in the reception given by some to my questions and hypothesis.
I assure you this will not happen again.