Do i smoke too much?

[Aussiewaz]

Yes.

[SleepWalker]

For the record Bob i don't inhale the dutch cigars into my lungs.

[Smallclub]

Inhaling or not, 20 smoking occurrences per 24 h is considerable, whatever the size of the cigar/cigarette/pipe?

[Dencappo]

Hi SleepWalker

I tend to smoke Dutch cigarillos during the day at work (about 5) and when I'm out and about. I smoke 1 or 2 pipes and/or a Premium (Cuban or NC) cigar during the evening at home. I gave up the tabs recently. To be honest, and as others have said, you do tend to smoke quite a bit.

If I were you, I'd just concentrate in reducing the amount on cigarillos during the day. Perhaps try to reduce your intake by a 1/3 or so to begin with. Nicotine patches may help.

I disagree with some on these forums, as I don't think there's anything wrong with smoking cigars partly to satisfy a nicotine craving. If honest, I think this is a factor for many of us, myself included. It is not the same as smoking cigarettes or inhaling cigars for a fix.

As with all things, moderation is key. If you aren't enjoying it or it's making your throat sore then reduce the amount you smoke. Begin trying to moderate and focus on the enjoyment that smoking brings rather than the habitual aspects and nicotine fix it delivers; this way you will start to reduce the habit, increase your enjoyment and continue to get you're nicotine fix without going over the top.

[SleepWalker]

Thanks Dencappo, very sensible advice. I do enjoy them that's the trouble, but, health is of course a concern. Thanks for being honest and helpful. Back to the drawing board for me!

[Dencappo]

You're welcome, mate. Good luck!

[SleepWalker]

In a word Yes, try to ween off the ol Dutch and swap for some descent Cubans, the average Cigar lasts me 1hr - 1hr 20mins if i smoked 20 a day !!!!
Simple Cigar etiquete says dont chain smoke . Good luck .

Big cigars do me good for a couple of hours plus the smoke time on top of that... would mean i smoke much less...