Craving cig but never smoked

OK - this may sound weird but, in the pat couple of years, I have had vivid dreams wherein I am smoking a cigarette or cigar.
I grew up in a house where my mother smoked and my dad occasionally smoked cigars/pipes
My mom quit years ago but my dad still smokes the occasional cigar (although only when playing a slot machine)
I have never smoked in my life and have always detested it.
But, for a week or two after I have these vivid dreams, I constantly crave having a cigarette/cigar - anyone experience anything like this?

it is very strange.

You're asking what dreaming about cigars mean?

What say you, Dr. Freud?

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You're asking what dreaming about cigars mean?

What say you, Dr. Freud?

Haha

Can't say I have ever herd of this. Has stress at work changed recently? That always whacked out my dreams.

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Can't say I have ever herd of this. Has stress at work changed recently? That always whacked out my dreams.

Just the usual stress of life

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Just the usual stress of life

Could also be the time of year. Last week or so been dreaming of work, unusual because nothing is stressful there lately. Attributing it to extra daylight not letting me sleep deep long enough. Or not, I really don't sleep well and haven't forever.

Because you've never smoked, it can't be
a physical craving. You hate it and know it's
bad, so my guess it's like the people who
have the urge to jump when they're in high
places. Research that on Google for 5min
and you'll probably get your answer. It
has to do with self destructive behavior, is
my guess.

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Because you've never smoked, it can't be
a physical craving. You hate it and know it's
bad, so my guess it's like the people who
have the urge to jump when they're in high
places. Research that on Google for 5min
and you'll probably get your answer. It
has to do with self destructive behavior, is
my guess.

I did research it Bob - there are tons of forums discussing weird cravings to smoke by non-smokers
A few even had vivid dreams of enjoying a cigarette and waking up craving it

But it has to be a pseudo craving, you've never
been addicted. I can't crave heroin if I've
never tried it. So it has to be psychological
thing, a self destructive inclination. I have
dreams where I'm smoking and I'm very
disappointed in myself. But I was a smoker
35 years ago and haven't had one since.

Your parents smoked, you might have been
unconsciously worried about their behavior
and hoped you never picked it up. So now
you're having self destructive dreams. We
all have those all the time. One of mine is
driving a speeding car down a mountain
with no brakes. Or being on a sinking oil
platform in the middle of the ocean.

Must be weird dream season for the DT crew.

This one is easy. Smoking is a destructive behavior. You know this and you dislike it. Avoiding smoking is something you consciously choose to do. You have years of knowledge from watching your parents that make you 100% certain that you don't want it.

There is something in your life that is similar. It's not "the same", but psychologically there's a connection. It's something you're either currently doing, contemplating doing, or worried about doing. In your mind, you know it's a negative thing, but there's a temptation there. Your brain is trying to cope with it through your dreams.

I don't know you well enough to make but one guess - could it be your Vegas ass whooping? Through your posts, you exhibited unhealthy, self destructive, and self loathing behavior, what with the "punishments" you inflicted upon yourself for losing. And you jumped right back on the horse as soon as you got home. Look inside and see if a part of you didn't question yourself about your actions these past few weeks. If there's any conflict present there, said conflict likely manifested itself into your smoking dream. Your brain just substituted a known negative, smoking, in place of the questionable actions you partook in. It's telling you "this is bad".

Just a guess. If I'm wrong but you're interested, supply more info =)