Grateful13 Posted July 26, 2018 Posted July 26, 2018 Smoking close to bed time typically doesn't give me insomnia, but it does lead to some very weird dreams. 2
Fugu Posted July 27, 2018 Posted July 27, 2018 15 hours ago, FatPete said: I must admit I get very relaxed after smoking a cigar. If I've had a busy day, that'll be enough to get the eyelids to fall. 12 hours ago, cfc1016 said: It definitely depends on the complex physiology of the individual, but nicotine is most certainly a stimulant. Nicotine is a stimulant as well as a relaxant. The stimulating or sedating effects are dose-dependent, and yes, likely also on ones metabolism. 1
Bagman Posted July 28, 2018 Posted July 28, 2018 17 hours ago, Fugu said: Nicotine is a stimulant as well as a relaxant. The stimulating or sedating effects are dose-dependent, and yes, likely also on ones metabolism. Nicotine is a stimulant. Like caffeine. Like ritalin. Those that have ADD (like me) relax and calm down when given stimulates. Give me a pot of coffee and I'll sleep for hours. 2
Islandboy Posted July 28, 2018 Posted July 28, 2018 On 7/26/2018 at 1:38 PM, Grateful13 said: Smoking close to bed time typically doesn't give me insomnia, but it does lead to some very weird dreams. Definitely experienced this, more so a few years ago when I was fairly new to cigars....not so much now.
Zigatoh Posted July 28, 2018 Posted July 28, 2018 7 hours ago, Monterey said: Nicotine is a stimulant. Like caffeine. Like ritalin. Those that have ADD (like me) relax and calm down when given stimulates. Give me a pot of coffee and I'll sleep for hours. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/18380775_Stimulant_and_depressant_effects_of_cigarette_smoking_on_brain_activity_in_man "Depending on the number, volume, duration, smoke dilution, and depth of inhalation, nicotine can act as either a stimulant or tranquilizer. This can explain why smokers report that smoking gives them energy, stimulates their mental activity, and helps them to attend and concentrate , while others note that smoking relieves anxiety, leads to feelings of contentment, and relaxes them [23]. Upon entering the bloodstream, nicotine immediately stimulates the release of neurotransmitters, neuromodulators, and hormones , which are responsible for most of nicotine's effects like reducing pain, stress, and anxiety or increasing arousal and enhancing cognitive functions like alertness, concentration, and memory [24]. ..." 1
Drguano Posted July 28, 2018 Posted July 28, 2018 On 7/26/2018 at 6:38 PM, Grateful13 said: Smoking close to bed time typically doesn't give me insomnia, but it does lead to some very weird dreams. What are you smoking? 2
Randy956 Posted August 1, 2018 Posted August 1, 2018 Smoking close to bed time typically doesn't give me insomnia, but it does lead to some very weird dreams.Yep, that too.
Alex777 Posted March 29, 2021 Posted March 29, 2021 I used to think that having a cigar before bed or in the middle of the night relaxed me, but this is not the case. Nicotine is a stimulant and makes it harder to fall asleep and to stay asleep. When I faced this problem, I wanted to start taking sleeping pills, but according to the Canadian pharmacy site, they can be used only for a short period of time. I guess, I'll give CBD a try. I read that it works for many people.
Fuzz Posted March 29, 2021 Posted March 29, 2021 37 minutes ago, Alex777 said: I used to think that having a cigar before bed or in the middle of the night relaxed me, but this is not the case. Nicotine is a stimulant and makes it harder to fall asleep and to stay asleep. When I faced this problem, I wanted to start taking sleeping pills, but according to the Canadian pharmacy site, they can be used only for a short period of time. I guess, I'll give CBD a try. I read that it works for many people. All your posts have had links in them (I have removed them btw). So I'm just going to assume that you are a spammer and restrict your account. Contact admin if you believe this is in error. 1
Habana Mike Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 Nicotine a stimulant, alcohol a depressant. Find your balance... That said, at a Fuente event I had smoked several, ending with a fresh XXX Power Ranger and could not sleep at all.
Fuzz Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 10 hours ago, Habana Mike said: Nicotine a stimulant, alcohol a depressant. Find your balance... That said, at a Fuente event I had smoked several, ending with a fresh XXX Power Ranger and could not sleep at all. XXX Power Ranger? Oh, you saw that movie too!
bassistheplace Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 yes, it does bother sleep. Cuban much Less than NC
ReturnFreeRisk Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 I track sleep with Oura ring and my data/their algorithm consistently shows lower sleep quality after a cigar closer to bed time. But its not completely trashing REM, deep sleep durations...maybe 10-20% less.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2
teamrandr Posted April 11, 2021 Posted April 11, 2021 I am usually so tired out by the end of the day I could fall asleep smoking. 1
Mickey D Posted April 11, 2021 Posted April 11, 2021 I’ll enjoy a cigar at noon and take a nice nap afterward, no problem! great to be retired. 😎
Enduin Posted April 12, 2021 Posted April 12, 2021 I had insomnia issues my entire life, it seems like my body jumps on every occasion to not fall asleep. Yet so far I haven't noticed any negative effects from smoking cigars at night before bed. I've also never felt stimulated from cigars, either I feel relaxed or I feel nothing. Everybody's body chemistry is different after all!
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