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Post by jeffd on May 7, 2018 9:40:07 GMT -5
I have always been an over eater, with snacks. If I see food I eat food.
I snack all day, out of loneliness, boredom, anxiety, a thousand reasons having nothing to do with being hungry.
Now I am moving into smoking instead. It solves everything, no? Assuages the loneliness/boredom/anxiety thing, and it satisfies the taste buds, and it is not eating.
Of all the important things that pipe smoking is and can be, not eating may be the healthiest! For me anyway.
Smoking is not eating. I will post that on my fridge.
"Where does this end?" I hear some of you moan. "Smoking is also not yelling at your family in frustration. Its also not crashing your car..."
Well yea, so?
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Post by herbinedave on May 7, 2018 11:01:51 GMT -5
My advice, see a therapist.
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Post by zambini on May 7, 2018 11:03:42 GMT -5
jeffd I also see the benefit of pipe smoking as a way of keeping my hands busy. I haven't managed to lose any weight though.
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Post by slowroll on May 7, 2018 11:08:09 GMT -5
My advice, see a therapist. Oooo, mean. He's found his own therapy!  |
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Post by daveincollamer on May 7, 2018 11:38:15 GMT -5
My advice, see a therapist. Smoking is therapy.................... |
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Post by herbinedave on May 7, 2018 11:57:34 GMT -5
My advice, see a therapist. Smoking is therapy.................... Smoking is mental masturbation. |
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Post by Baboo on May 7, 2018 12:05:00 GMT -5
With thanks to all responses above, I think it's time for me to consider giving up tobacco...
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Post by jeffd on May 7, 2018 12:14:00 GMT -5
Smoking is mental masturbation. And your point is...   |
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Post by jeffd on May 7, 2018 12:16:08 GMT -5
I came it this sideways actually.
I was enjoying my new found pleasure in Excudo Navy de Luxe, and I said to myself:
Thank goodness there isn't a muffin or a roll or a savory pastry that tastes as good as Navy De Luxe, or Billy Budd Blone, or War Horse. If there was I would blow up like a balloon.
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Post by mgtarheel on May 7, 2018 12:39:38 GMT -5
Smoking = Relaxation
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2018 12:50:47 GMT -5
Jeff you need to get out and about, smoking a pipe whilst hiking is very theraptic
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Post by Legend Lover on May 7, 2018 13:33:18 GMT -5
I hear what you're saying (writing). If you're smoking as a means of escapism beyond the normal relaxation that we get, then I would suggest that having a chat with someone might be a plan.
However, if you are on top of that then smoking as a substitute for eating is a good way to get flavour and occupy your time without increasing your weight.
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Post by trailboss on May 7, 2018 13:56:20 GMT -5
I agree that you should get out, visit a tobacconist and try some blends while in the company of other smokers, even if they smoke cigars...people watching while smoking a pipe is a calm enjoyable way to spend the day, and a pipe club meeting is a lot of fun, and therapeutic if ran well and not clique-ish.
Moderation in eating is a good thing as you age, excess weight can put an ugly monkey on your back heathwise...diabetes, blood pressure, tons of sugar in processed foods is off the charts, several studies link it to Alzheimer’s.
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Post by Matthew on May 7, 2018 16:22:14 GMT -5
Smoking for me is escapism.If the company I'm in is
enjoyable,I will light up something aromatic and/or
sweet.If the people around me are tedious and/or
boring,a good English blend will usually get me some
breathing room.If they are downright obnoxious I fire
up a Ghurka cigar and send them running.
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Post by Stanhill on May 7, 2018 16:37:35 GMT -5
Smoking is mental masturbation. ...and stem polishing..? |
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Post by herbinedave on May 7, 2018 17:35:49 GMT -5
Smoking is mental masturbation. ...and stem polishing..? I smoke. Whether you smoke a cigarette, cigar or pipe you are doing something very ritualistic and habit forming. It is a form of rote learning that is very addictive ie nicotine. I am not here to argue on a forum as it is a waste of time. Just putting forth what I believe. Take it for what it is, thoughts of an old crank! |
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2018 17:48:22 GMT -5
I agree that you should get out, visit a tobacconist and try some blends while in the company of other smokers, even if they smoke cigars...people watching while smoking a pipe is a calm enjoyable way to spend the day, and a pipe club meeting is a lot of fun, and therapeutic if ran well and not clique-ish. Moderation in eating is a good thing as you age, excess weight can put an ugly monkey on your back heathwise...diabetes, blood pressure, tons of sugar in processed foods is off the charts, several studies link it to Alzheimer’s. Yet to visit the AZ pipe club, but trailboss is right, meeting like minded people will help you get out and about and help with the boredom! |
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Post by Wolfman on May 7, 2018 18:00:46 GMT -5
Just make sure you have something in your stomach before smoking a high nicotine blend.
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