As someone who uses nicotine a couple times a year, largely flavored cigars, as a self prescribed mood stabilizer rather than a daily addiction I would like to

As someone who uses nicotine a couple times a year, largely flavored cigars, as a self prescribed mood stabilizer rather than a daily addiction I would like to say there are drastically life improving upsides. When I have had an abysmal day, it can make everything seem ok and even stave off a panic attack. When I am flying off the handle in anger it can calm me right down. It can do this without dulling my abilities - actually improving them - unlike other legal and less than legal alternatives. Is it prone to abuse, particularly in certain people? Absolutely. Is nicotine, particularly in conjunction with tobacco a carcinogen? Absolutely. But to say there is no upside is dishonest.