Quitting cigarettes

**Shelby07** · 03-12-2007, 11:59 AM

Well, I haven't had a cigarette since January 23rd and the cravings for a cigarette went away completely after about a week. Coincidently, my cigar consumption has gone up from 1 cigar 2-3 days a week to a couple of cigars 4-5 days a week. I have noticed that the withdrawl symptoms seem to go away for a while then come back with a vengence. They usually seem to hit their peak when I don't smoke a cigar for a day or two. It seems that I am experiencing continual mini withdrawls after I get a dose of nicotine. Has anyone else experienced this? I am wondering if I should stop smoking completely for a couple of weeks?

bigsmoke · 03-12-2007, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by Shelby07

Well, I haven't had a cigarette since January 23rd and the cravings for a cigarette went away completely after about a week. Coincidently, my cigar consumption has gone up from 1 cigar 2-3 days a week to a couple of cigars 4-5 days a week. I have noticed that the withdrawl symptoms seem to go away for a while then come back with a vengence. They usually seem to hit their peak when I don't smoke a cigar for a day or two. It seems that I am experiencing continual mini withdrawls after I get a dose of nicotine. Has anyone else experienced this? I am wondering if I should stop smoking completely for a couple of weeks?

Way to go. Not a moment to soon. Cigarettes are bad for you.

**slcraiders** · 03-12-2007, 12:29 PM

I have been cutting back on cigarettes as well with the intention of totally quitting. Although still bad for you (but definately not as bad), I have started smoking pipes. For pennies on the dollar, you get a great smoke. The biggest investment up-front is getting a few good pipes. With pipes, I can get in a quick 10-15 minutes of pleasure without burning up a 5-20 dollar cigar. With the warm months upon us, I will most likely smoke the pipe less and resume a heavier dosage of cigars. You may also try smokeless tobacco- Snuff. I find it to be pleasant and gives me a great nicotine kick instead of reaching for a cigarette. No form of nicotine is going to be 100% healthy. Your choice on quitting altogether, Mark. But, quitting the ciggies is def. a step in the right direction!!!

**nhcigarfan** · 03-12-2007, 12:54 PM

At this point, I think it would be wise to abstain from all tobacco products for a month or so to allow those nicotine receptors to die off. Then try a cigar, if you have nic cravings still, you will need a little more time away from tobacco

**heftysmokes** · 03-12-2007, 01:24 PM

I know when I quit smoking cigarettes I'm glad I wasn't into cigars. I probably would have just transferred my nicotine addiction. As it is, my cigar addiction leans more towards the collecting, herfing, gifting, and comraderie than the actual act of smoking (don't get me wrong, I like that part too!)
My suggestion would be to follow nhcigarfan's advice and quit it all cold turkey. Give yourself a month. Then take your average of 2 cigars a day 5 days per week, lowball the price (say $4 per)...after a month, you've saved $160. Take it and go buy a nice box. Hopefully you won't have the craving issues and you can enjoy a cigar without having to have one.
Good luck in whatever you do, Shelby. I'll be pulling for you.

**Newfie** · 03-12-2007, 01:34 PM

Congrats on the decision!!!!

Originally Posted by heftysmokes

snip....Then take your average of 2 cigars a day 5 days per week, lowball the price (say $4 per)...after a month, you've saved $160. Take it and go buy a nice box. ....snip

I'd tend to agree with Hefty's theory, but with a twist. I'd go on the average of a couple of Anejo, an Opus, and a '26 or two a day and put THAT cash aside for a while. Then you'll really gather a nice tidy little bankroll to splurge!!!!