Mental State

[craig]

I'm not trying to be pretentious, but I smoke a cigar because I want to. I could be in any state of mind.

State of mind may affect choice, as do location and what I would be doing. For example, I don't want any drama queen cigars while driving, so I usually smoke Padron on the road.

[TachyCoventry]

A good cigar tends to improve my mood regardless of what state of mind I'm in. I normally smoke in the evenings after dinner so it is a good way of letting the previous day go, clear my mind, and prepare for the next day mentally.

[mrtr33]

I won't drink when depressed, but that's about it. Unless I'm really really depressed, then it's more of something to look forward to......

To address your question, I smoke less often than you do. For me, smoking a cigar (usually) is still an experience, each and every time. It forcibly removes me from my life, and makes me slow down. I'm not one to get too overly anxious about things, though.

[MrPlatypus]

A good cigar tends to improve my mood regardless of what state of mind I'm in. I normally smoke in the evenings after dinner so it is a good way of letting the previous day go, clear my mind, and prepare for the next day mentally.

I'm much the same. I could have a good day, or a bad day, and sitting down with a cigar makes a bad day better, and a good day great. Just sorta helps no matter what is occurring in my world.