How to switch to cigars?

augrpeters · 05-04-2014, 10:47 AM

I'm 20 years old and I love to relax with a Cigar. The problem is that I also smoke cigarettes and dip. I have managed to quit dip but I cannot seem to give up cigarettes. Everytime I enjoy a cigar I immediately need a cigarette afterwards. I love LGC #7 but they don't give me my fix. My Girlfriend hates my nasty cigarette habit, she will sit with me when I smoke a Cigar. Are there any tips anyone else successfully used?

Subvet642 · 05-04-2014, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by augrpeters

I'm 20 years old and I love to relax with a Cigar. The problem is that I also smoke cigarettes and dip. I have managed to quit dip but I cannot seem to give up cigarettes. Everytime I enjoy a cigar I immediately need a cigarette afterwards. I love LGC #7 but they don't give me my fix. My Girlfriend hates my nasty cigarette habit, she will sit with me when I smoke a Cigar. Are there any tips anyone else successfully used?

I still smoke both, and pipes as well (not so much lately). I recommend that you put that cigarette smoking experience to good use and snork the hell out of whatever cigars you're smoking, then you'll get the nic hit that will make you not crave a cigarette afterwards.

BTW, maybe you should wander over to the New Inmate Processing Area:
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=7

Gabe215 · 05-04-2014, 12:21 PM

I also smoke both! Cigarettes unfortunately although I do enjoy them some times I have to smoke them, cigars on the other time are pure relaxation and enjoyment!! Two things, where in PA are you from and the other is you should probably do an intro thread!

dijit · 05-04-2014, 12:42 PM

I cant vouch for the change from cigarettes other than to say if you can tolerate it inhale a bit and it will fix the nic craving to reduce the desire for a cigarette. I used to chew tobacco before I started my cigars and had to find a way to curb my desire for chew right afterwards and it had to do with the cravings. Lucky I'm a stubborn old bastige or I might still be chewing and having a cigar at the same time.

bobarian · 05-04-2014, 12:48 PM

Cigars are not really a substitute or alternative to cigarettes. The actual amount of nicotine absorbed is much lower. The only way is to quit cigarettes and enjoy the occasional cigar for enjoyment not for nicotine or as a habit.

Remo · 05-04-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Cigars are not really a substitute or alternative to cigarettes. The actual amount of nicotine absorbed is much lower. The only way is to quit cigarettes and enjoy the occasional cigar for enjoyment not for nicotine or as a habit.

This, cigars are pure flavor and enjoyment, dip and cigarettes are nicotine and habit...I quit dip a year and a half ago (after 20 some odd years) so congrats on beating that, now kick the cigs and enjoy the stogies

The Poet · 05-05-2014, 12:23 PM

How do you quit the cancer sticks? Simple. You quit. I did it, cold turkey, over twenty years ago, and didn't even finish the half-pack I still had on me. If you cannot, you either are not yet ready to do so, or are not yet able to confront and subdue your addiction. If the former, just wait . . . it will happen, or not. If the latter, and if you truly wish to quit, then, no offense intended, man up and do so. No advise can aid you in this, and all responsibility rests upon you alone.

My cigarette habit was built up over a period of time roughly as long as your young life has been, and as I assume you didn't start smoking in the cradle you have a shorter history of addiction than did I when I kicked the curse. That does not mean it should be easier for you, but it does mean your problem is not insurmountable. So i repeat: You want to quit? Then quit.

Good luck.

mosesbotbol · 05-05-2014, 01:07 PM

Stop buying cigarettes and hanging around people who may have cigarettes on them is the first step.

You may want to give up cigars for a while until you are comfortable enough to keep it just at cigars. I know this is heresy on a cigar forum, but just trying to help you out.

AdamJoshua · 05-05-2014, 01:32 PM

About 18 months ago I got a really bad case of the flu on vacation in FL, was out of it for 10 days, never smoked another cig again, at that point I was a 2 pack a day smoker.

Of course a month later I picked up the cigar hobby so I still get my smoking it and certainly didn't work out in saving me money

Have you tried a vaporizer for your nicotine fix?

czerbe · 05-05-2014, 03:52 PM

Sorry can't help I'm 34 and have never once smoked a Ciggy... Best of luck to you

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 05-05-2014, 05:41 PM

Never been a regular cigarette smoker. Like other have said cigars are never going to replace cigarettes for you. I would focus on just quitting cigarettes and then try to enjoy the occasional cigar. It might be difficult because the small amount of nicotine you get from a cigar could really make you crave a cigarette for a while.

Some friends have had success quitting cigarettes using electronic cigarettes as an aid.

Geauxbig1975 · 05-05-2014, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

How do you quit the cancer sticks? Simple. You quit. I did it, cold turkey, over twenty years ago, and didn't even finish the half-pack I still had on me. If you cannot, you either are not yet ready to do so, or are not yet able to confront and subdue your addiction. If the former, just wait . . . it will happen, or not. If the latter, and if you truly wish to quit, then, no offense intended, man up and do so. No advise can aid you in this, and all responsibility rests upon you alone.

My cigarette habit was built up over a period of time roughly as long as your young life has been, and as I assume you didn't start smoking in the cradle you have a shorter history of addiction than did I when I kicked the curse. That does not mean it should be easier for you, but it does mean your problem is not insurmountable. So i repeat: You want to quit? Then quit.

Good luck.

Well said! Truly words of wisdom! I smoked cigarettes for nineteen years and one day i just put them down and never smoked another. I grew tired of always being a slave to a nicotine addiction! I now can not even stand the smell of a cigarette and can not for the life of me figure out why i ever decided to start smoking the damn things! Like The Poet said, you have to be ready to quit to successfully do so.

Stevez · 05-06-2014, 09:49 AM

I quit cigarettes 13 years ago and it was very difficult for me at the time. I joined an online forum supported I think by the American Heart Association. That did help me a lot to have the daily support. I smoked cigars then too, occassionally, and kept those. The cigars were a crutch for sure, but I don't inhale them and think they are better than 2 packs a day. I recommend getting a support group somehow and try and remember there is a much better life after quitting. I used to think I would never enjoy anything again without cigs, but that was totally false. Called euphoric recall I was told and don't listen to it! Good luck.

tam · 05-21-2014, 03:01 AM

I always think about this infographic when I think about quitting smoking.

https://upworthy-production.s3.amazo...efits_male.jpg

Every time you light one up, you start all over again on your "path to recovery."

I did the e-cig thing back when the Joye 510 was the shiznit on the e-cig forums, way before all the fancy vapes the kids have these days. It helps. If you haven't tried it, I suggest you try it. Vaping offers a real "throat hit" similar to smoking cigarettes which makes it easier for some to adapt and then quit. Go with a low nicotine % fluid/cart when you start because most people overdo it when they start out. Nothing worse that a nicotine "overdose."

If you prefer cigarettes over vaping then be objective when it comes to smoking. Are you smoking to get the hit of nicotine/catch-a-buzz/wake up? Are you smoking to get the calming/relaxing effect after a long shift at work? When you achieve the desired effect put your smoke out. In my experience it was always before the halfway point. Some people might make comments about you wasting money for pitching your cigarette early, but you're trading the 25 cents that cigarette cost for your health and well being.

I found that eating better and working out made quitting easier. The healthier you are or try to be, the crappier you'll feel every time you light one up. The more it happens, the easier it is to move on.

Best of luck to you!

05-04-2014, 10:47 AM	#1
augrpeters Just in from the Storm Join Date: May 2014 First Name: Austin Location: PA Posts: 1 Trading: (0)	How to switch to cigars? I'm 20 years old and I love to relax with a Cigar. The problem is that I also smoke cigarettes and dip. I have managed to quit dip but I cannot seem to give up cigarettes. Everytime I enjoy a cigar I immediately need a cigarette afterwards. I love LGC #7 but they don't give me my fix. My Girlfriend hates my nasty cigarette habit, she will sit with me when I smoke a Cigar. Are there any tips anyone else successfully used?

05-04-2014, 12:21 PM	#3
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: How to switch to cigars? I also smoke both! Cigarettes unfortunately although I do enjoy them some times I have to smoke them, cigars on the other time are pure relaxation and enjoyment!! Two things, where in PA are you from and the other is you should probably do an intro thread!

05-04-2014, 12:42 PM	#4
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: How to switch to cigars? I cant vouch for the change from cigarettes other than to say if you can tolerate it inhale a bit and it will fix the nic craving to reduce the desire for a cigarette. I used to chew tobacco before I started my cigars and had to find a way to curb my desire for chew right afterwards and it had to do with the cravings. Lucky I'm a stubborn old bastige or I might still be chewing and having a cigar at the same time. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

05-04-2014, 12:48 PM	#5
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: How to switch to cigars? Cigars are not really a substitute or alternative to cigarettes. The actual amount of nicotine absorbed is much lower. The only way is to quit cigarettes and enjoy the occasional cigar for enjoyment not for nicotine or as a habit.

05-05-2014, 01:07 PM	#8
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: How to switch to cigars? Stop buying cigarettes and hanging around people who may have cigarettes on them is the first step. You may want to give up cigars for a while until you are comfortable enough to keep it just at cigars. I know this is heresy on a cigar forum, but just trying to help you out. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

05-05-2014, 12:23 PM	#7
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: How to switch to cigars? How do you quit the cancer sticks? Simple. You quit. I did it, cold turkey, over twenty years ago, and didn't even finish the half-pack I still had on me. If you cannot, you either are not yet ready to do so, or are not yet able to confront and subdue your addiction. If the former, just wait . . . it will happen, or not. If the latter, and if you truly wish to quit, then, no offense intended, man up and do so. No advise can aid you in this, and all responsibility rests upon you alone. My cigarette habit was built up over a period of time roughly as long as your young life has been, and as I assume you didn't start smoking in the cradle you have a shorter history of addiction than did I when I kicked the curse. That does not mean it should be easier for you, but it does mean your problem is not insurmountable. So i repeat: You want to quit? Then quit. Good luck. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

05-05-2014, 01:32 PM	#9
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: How to switch to cigars? About 18 months ago I got a really bad case of the flu on vacation in FL, was out of it for 10 days, never smoked another cig again, at that point I was a 2 pack a day smoker. Of course a month later I picked up the cigar hobby so I still get my smoking it and certainly didn't work out in saving me money Have you tried a vaporizer for your nicotine fix?

05-05-2014, 03:52 PM	#10
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: How to switch to cigars? Sorry can't help I'm 34 and have never once smoked a Ciggy... Best of luck to you __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

05-05-2014, 05:41 PM	#11
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: How to switch to cigars? Never been a regular cigarette smoker. Like other have said cigars are never going to replace cigarettes for you. I would focus on just quitting cigarettes and then try to enjoy the occasional cigar. It might be difficult because the small amount of nicotine you get from a cigar could really make you crave a cigarette for a while. Some friends have had success quitting cigarettes using electronic cigarettes as an aid.

05-06-2014, 09:49 AM	#13
Stevez Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 487 Trading: (7)	Re: How to switch to cigars? I quit cigarettes 13 years ago and it was very difficult for me at the time. I joined an online forum supported I think by the American Heart Association. That did help me a lot to have the daily support. I smoked cigars then too, occassionally, and kept those. The cigars were a crutch for sure, but I don't inhale them and think they are better than 2 packs a day. I recommend getting a support group somehow and try and remember there is a much better life after quitting. I used to think I would never enjoy anything again without cigs, but that was totally false. Called euphoric recall I was told and don't listen to it! Good luck.

05-21-2014, 03:01 AM	#14
tam some guy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: tam Location: Hercules! Hercules! Posts: 32 Trading: (0)	Re: How to switch to cigars? I always think about this infographic when I think about quitting smoking. https://upworthy-production.s3.amazo...efits_male.jpg Every time you light one up, you start all over again on your "path to recovery." I did the e-cig thing back when the Joye 510 was the shiznit on the e-cig forums, way before all the fancy vapes the kids have these days. It helps. If you haven't tried it, I suggest you try it. Vaping offers a real "throat hit" similar to smoking cigarettes which makes it easier for some to adapt and then quit. Go with a low nicotine % fluid/cart when you start because most people overdo it when they start out. Nothing worse that a nicotine "overdose." If you prefer cigarettes over vaping then be objective when it comes to smoking. Are you smoking to get the hit of nicotine/catch-a-buzz/wake up? Are you smoking to get the calming/relaxing effect after a long shift at work? When you achieve the desired effect put your smoke out. In my experience it was always before the halfway point. Some people might make comments about you wasting money for pitching your cigarette early, but you're trading the 25 cents that cigarette cost for your health and well being. I found that eating better and working out made quitting easier. The healthier you are or try to be, the crappier you'll feel every time you light one up. The more it happens, the easier it is to move on. Best of luck to you! Last edited by tam; 05-21-2014 at 03:11 AM.