How long should I wait ?

14holestogie · 02-10-2009, 03:05 PM

Try to hold out for a month, if you can. 21 days is the critical time to cleanse the habit, as I recall. Don't rush into it.

It worked for me. 23 years since my last cigarette. Had 2 hits since then and detested them both.

JPH · 02-10-2009, 03:10 PM

I say smoke one right now for the following reasons.

1. A cigar could lessen the cravings
a. make you less irritable
2. It's damn enjoyable
a. grab a beverage and enjoy
b. it's Tuesday, you deserve one
3. It's not like you will be inhaling (I hope)

ect...

ect..

JJG · 02-10-2009, 03:31 PM

I waited several months. The first few months I was using the patch to step down slowly. Once I stopped using the patch, I waited at least another month without any nicotine at all before smoking a cigar.

In my opinion, if you smoke cigars to fight your cigarette cravings, I'm afraid you will just end up replacing one with the other.

Also, I know people say that quitting was the hardest thing they have ever done, but don't be discouraged! The reason it's so hard is not necessarily because it's painful. but because, it's so easy to cheat.

02-10-2009, 03:05 PM	#1
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JPH Ted Peffer Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 125 Trading: (0)	Re: How long should I wait ? I say smoke one right now for the following reasons. 1. A cigar could lessen the cravings a. make you less irritable 2. It's damn enjoyable a. grab a beverage and enjoy b. it's Tuesday, you deserve one 3. It's not like you will be inhaling (I hope) ect... ect..

02-10-2009, 03:31 PM	#3
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: How long should I wait ? I waited several months. The first few months I was using the patch to step down slowly. Once I stopped using the patch, I waited at least another month without any nicotine at all before smoking a cigar. In my opinion, if you smoke cigars to fight your cigarette cravings, I'm afraid you will just end up replacing one with the other. Also, I know people say that quitting was the hardest thing they have ever done, but don't be discouraged! The reason it's so hard is not necessarily because it's painful. but because, it's so easy to cheat.