The American Cancer Society posed the question "How did you quit smoking" of Facebook. Let's respond with our vaper stories.
The American Cancer Society posed the question "How did you quit smoking" of Facebook.
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...it says it's temporarily unavailable. I think they either got tired of the vaping stories, or we've overloaded it!
Edit: Nevermind. I had to go to it through the Facebook search bar.
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Edit: Nevermind. I had to go to it through the Facebook search bar.
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awesome thread Painter ... the comments are all vaping endorsements.
sweet
I have been lost in the comments for over an hour. I think that they may be sad that they asked the question or maybe they will see the light, probably not though.
Okay, I went overboard. Maybe they'll read some of it.
I actually quit smoking in July 2012, but I chose August 10 as my official quit date. It was the birthday of a dear friend who died far too young from lung cancer. I have now been tobacco-free for 3 years!!!
After smoking for 40 years, 1.5 PAD for the last 10 or so, I never imagined I could have gone this long without a cigarette. I tried many different methods to quit over the years without success. With each failed attempt, the next one was harder, since I was afraid of failing again.
In July 2012 I tried vaping, just for fun. I thought e-cigarette thingys were a joke, but the first time I tried one I thought, "Wow! This might work."
It was difficult in the beginning. I didn't know the word "Vaping," so all of my internet research came back with results for "electronic cigarettes." The devices I had were underpowered and only came in tobacco and menthol flavors. I didn't want to smoke anymore, so why just flavors that tasted like cigarettes?
A couple of months later I learned what vaping is. After buying a better battery device and discovering flavors like "coconut cupcake," "caramel mocha" and "candy cane," I knew I would never smoke again.
My health has greatly improved: I don't have coughing fits every morning, can exercise more and no longer have SVT episodes on an almost daily basis.
I'm very bothered by media reports that we must "protect the children." It's a great sound bite for politicians to express their concern for youths, without actually doing anything to address the problems affecting children in their communities, such as: access to daycare, special education, tutoring at risk kids - the list goes on. I also resent, since vaping isn't smoking, that I am usually forced to vape in "Smoking Areas." I'm considerate, for example I don't vape in restaurants while other are eating, so why should I be forced to inhale second-hand smoke (known to be harmful), because some people think vapor looks like smoke? (My device looks nothing like a cigarette, by any stretch of the imagination.)
Attempts to intervene with teens natural curiosity is also misguided. The ones who want to experiment with anything will figure out a way to do so. I started smoking by stealing my mom's cigarettes. I find it interesting that in reports I have read on the number of teens who have tried e-cigarettes, I have yet to read one where they asked the same kids if they had also tried tobacco. Since vaping doesn't provide the same "rush" as tobacco cigarettes and isn't inexpensive, I doubt a large number of kids will continue vaping beyond experimentation, unless they were predisposed to smoking to begin with. People like me - my mother smoked when she was pregnant with me (considered safe at the time) and my parents and grandparents smoked in our home. Despite my father dying of lung cancer in 1964, they continued to smoke, unaware of the danger.
As far as potential poisoning, check the data from the American Association of Poison Control Centers. Most children poisoned every year have consumed household products (including cosmetics) and medications. Then, of course, there is alcohol. I frequently see underage kids intoxicated, but I have yet to see any vaping.
This post is long because I'm worried about products that saved my life being portrayed as something used by a drug-addicted subculture. I don't want my choices limited to products controlled by "Big Tobacco." Considering the additives they put in cigarettes, I don't trust them. I'm 56 years old and capable of doing research and making informed choices.
No one is claiming vaping is 100% safe, but is there anything 100% safe? What about products like "Febreze," that are designed to be sprayed on couches and bed linens (where little ones put their faces for hours) and are known to contain toxic ingredients? "EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning | Febreze Fabric Refresher Cleaner Rating"
Vaping hasn't targeted anyone (aside from commercials by Big Tobacco), it has grown by word of mouth - from ex-smokers to current smokers, sharing our success stories. The same isn't true for alcohol, which has been documented as causing not only death from consumption, but from drunk driving accidents. At my grocery store this (and similar products) are located on lower shelves where children can easily see them. You cannot convince me that this isn't meant to be a gateway to alcohol use:
I actually quit smoking in July 2012, but I chose August 10 as my official quit date. It was the birthday of a dear friend who died far too young from lung cancer. I have now been tobacco-free for 3 years!!!
After smoking for 40 years, 1.5 PAD for the last 10 or so, I never imagined I could have gone this long without a cigarette. I tried many different methods to quit over the years without success. With each failed attempt, the next one was harder, since I was afraid of failing again.
In July 2012 I tried vaping, just for fun. I thought e-cigarette thingys were a joke, but the first time I tried one I thought, "Wow! This might work."
It was difficult in the beginning. I didn't know the word "Vaping," so all of my internet research came back with results for "electronic cigarettes." The devices I had were underpowered and only came in tobacco and menthol flavors. I didn't want to smoke anymore, so why just flavors that tasted like cigarettes?
A couple of months later I learned what vaping is. After buying a better battery device and discovering flavors like "coconut cupcake," "caramel mocha" and "candy cane," I knew I would never smoke again.
My health has greatly improved: I don't have coughing fits every morning, can exercise more and no longer have SVT episodes on an almost daily basis.
I'm very bothered by media reports that we must "protect the children." It's a great sound bite for politicians to express their concern for youths, without actually doing anything to address the problems affecting children in their communities, such as: access to daycare, special education, tutoring at risk kids - the list goes on. I also resent, since vaping isn't smoking, that I am usually forced to vape in "Smoking Areas." I'm considerate, for example I don't vape in restaurants while other are eating, so why should I be forced to inhale second-hand smoke (known to be harmful), because some people think vapor looks like smoke? (My device looks nothing like a cigarette, by any stretch of the imagination.)
Attempts to intervene with teens natural curiosity is also misguided. The ones who want to experiment with anything will figure out a way to do so. I started smoking by stealing my mom's cigarettes. I find it interesting that in reports I have read on the number of teens who have tried e-cigarettes, I have yet to read one where they asked the same kids if they had also tried tobacco. Since vaping doesn't provide the same "rush" as tobacco cigarettes and isn't inexpensive, I doubt a large number of kids will continue vaping beyond experimentation, unless they were predisposed to smoking to begin with. People like me - my mother smoked when she was pregnant with me (considered safe at the time) and my parents and grandparents smoked in our home. Despite my father dying of lung cancer in 1964, they continued to smoke, unaware of the danger.
As far as potential poisoning, check the data from the American Association of Poison Control Centers. Most children poisoned every year have consumed household products (including cosmetics) and medications. Then, of course, there is alcohol. I frequently see underage kids intoxicated, but I have yet to see any vaping.
This post is long because I'm worried about products that saved my life being portrayed as something used by a drug-addicted subculture. I don't want my choices limited to products controlled by "Big Tobacco." Considering the additives they put in cigarettes, I don't trust them. I'm 56 years old and capable of doing research and making informed choices.
No one is claiming vaping is 100% safe, but is there anything 100% safe? What about products like "Febreze," that are designed to be sprayed on couches and bed linens (where little ones put their faces for hours) and are known to contain toxic ingredients? "EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning | Febreze Fabric Refresher Cleaner Rating"
Vaping hasn't targeted anyone (aside from commercials by Big Tobacco), it has grown by word of mouth - from ex-smokers to current smokers, sharing our success stories. The same isn't true for alcohol, which has been documented as causing not only death from consumption, but from drunk driving accidents. At my grocery store this (and similar products) are located on lower shelves where children can easily see them. You cannot convince me that this isn't meant to be a gateway to alcohol use:
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The truth will prevail ... the bottom line is, Vaping is the greatest quit smoking method we have ever seen.
If BT and BG do not succeed in demonizing Vaping as worse than smoking ... Vaping will emerge as the medical miracle it appears to be.
When I was able to quit a 30+ year smoking habit with vaping almost 2 years ago ... I said, the whole world will quit smoking in my lifetime.
The ACS is probably on the phone with BT right now ...
you guys know about this Vaping thing?
If BT and BG do not succeed in demonizing Vaping as worse than smoking ... Vaping will emerge as the medical miracle it appears to be.
When I was able to quit a 30+ year smoking habit with vaping almost 2 years ago ... I said, the whole world will quit smoking in my lifetime.
The ACS is probably on the phone with BT right now ...
you guys know about this Vaping thing?
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I don't use Facebook so can't reply but I probably wouldn't even if I did. I think the ACS is part of the problem. Think about it. If no one smokes anymore what happens to their government funding? Just a thought to ponder.
I know I know. There are more ways to get the big C than just smoking but they do get millions in govt. funds. Their society would suffer especially if the was a tremendous drop in smoking related cancer patients. It also translates to millions to cancer research for BP to discover "new, innovative" and costly cancer treatments and drugs that will make you even more sick to boot.
I'm sorry if I offended anyone. That is not my intention. It is just the way I feel about the issue. My sincere apologies.
I know I know. There are more ways to get the big C than just smoking but they do get millions in govt. funds. Their society would suffer especially if the was a tremendous drop in smoking related cancer patients. It also translates to millions to cancer research for BP to discover "new, innovative" and costly cancer treatments and drugs that will make you even more sick to boot.
I'm sorry if I offended anyone. That is not my intention. It is just the way I feel about the issue. My sincere apologies.
I did notice some posts from folks who quit cold turkey. Didn't see any that gave credit to patches or gum.
I'm very glad this smoker found a method that worked. Some of the articles look interesting, but this never would have worked for me. It's too negative and I resent being told anything is the "Best Way."
[The poster quit] Cold Turkey with the help of "WhyQuit.com is the best way. They have a whole library of videos and education on quitting smoking.. along with many members as support systems who are also quitting cold turkey.
WhyQuit - #1 quit smoking site
Ready to quit smoking and end nicotine use? More stop smoking cold turkey than by all other methods...
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Short and sweet. I so badly wanted to include a sentence about regulation and taxes and I'll go back to smoking again, but I didn't want to sound like I was an advocate for anything.
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