2 days with NO cigs (real ones that is!)

[StarryColorado]

I am two days smoke free after 25 years of smoking. I only ever smoked a half pack a day but it was enough, especially since hospicing my mom who passed away a year ago of lung cancer, and even then I didn't quit .

I got the Blu E Cig for Christmas from my husband who does not smoke and wants me to quit for me and my daughter. I know I should have quit long ago and then after mom passed away I was so depressed I just couldn't seem to give them up. I finally pulled out my Blu E cig a few days ago and didn't buy another pack of American Spirits. I am still a bit cranky and miss my usual cigarettes but I am doing fairly well using the E Cig to help me through. So it's been 2.5 days without a puff and I am pretty proud of myself.

I plan on ordering a lower nicotine level each time I order refills until I am on 0 and then may just vape with 0 from then on out until I just want to put it down and be done. We'll see. Wish me luck and pray for me, I need it! I don't ever want to go back to tobacco. It disguises itself as your best friend as it slowly kills you.

Anyway, that is my story, I'm glad to be here and happy vaping!

 

[candy_93454]

well let me be the first to say welcome ECF is here to cheer you on IF you have any questions dont hesitate to ask.

 

[MXBNW]

Way to go. Keep it up you can do it.

 

[StarryColorado]

Thanks I can really feel the difference in my mouth already! Doesn't feel like an ash tray anymore!

 

[kj4lxw]

Welcome and congrats to you! That is wonderful that you are doing so well right off.
Don't stress over the nic. Take care of that over time. If doing higher levels helps to smooth things out for now then do yourself the favor.
You're doing a great job and i'm sure your family will be proud.

 

[StarryColorado]

Thanks and congrats to you, that is just great, i can't wait until I am that far smoke free!

 

[chirs79]

Oh, yes, congratulations

 

[kj4lxw]

Thanks I can really feel the difference in my mouth already! Doesn't feel like an ash tray anymore!

Wait 2-3 weeks then look at your teeth

 

[StarryColorado]

You know, it's funny because today I noticed that hours after I brushed my teeth I put my tongue across my front teeth and they felt clean and polished, that is NOT a normal feeling when smoking! My mouth has been suffering from the smoking, I can feel it!

 

[Trainman-2]

I am new here and my Starter Kit may arrive today.

I hope I can soon join you in being smoke free and not coughing all of the time.

I have a lot to learn...

 

[Col. Gaunt]

Welcome to ECF and congratulations on on your wise choice of ridding yourself of those damn coffin nails!

 

[Fullback32]

Welcome and congrats! Always good to see other Coloradans here.

 

[dbertram1117]

I've just begun the vaping journey, as well. I'm two days without analogs! I smoked a pack a day for 27 years! I don't miss them at all YET, and hopefully I won't! I love vaping, and can see myself analog free for the first time in my life! I started smoking when I was 13, so I really don't ever remember NOT smoking! Thanks to all who help the new guys! This site is a huge help for me!

 

[rebarooski]

Congrats..It gets better every day..i am at 8 days now and do not miss analogs at all.

JJ

 

[Upinthehills]

Welcome to ECF! That goes for you too, Trainman and dbertram and anyone else that's new here. Let us know how you're doing.

Starry, I sure like your ID. Good choice. You, Rebarooski, and Fullback need to join the Colorado Vapers group: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/groups/covape-colorado-vaping-enthusiasts.html

I keep hoping that forum will get more active, so all of you Coloradoans should join. I'd love to get a meet up going sometime.

 

[Bageone]

Welcome to ECF! Congrats on being cig free! I just love reliving the same excitement I felt when I realized that after 45 yr I found something that would actually work. Enjoy your vaping guilt free.. it is much more fun and tastes much better than cigs. Wtg!

 

[rosesense]

Welcome and good for you. I read your story on another thread and it is inspiring. You can do this, come here when you need extra support. So sorry about your mom, that is a tough thing to go through.

 

[the86d]

They work, people just have to "USE THEM".

Congrats!

 

[Saintscruiser]

Starry, my mom passed October 5th from lung cancer. I didn't stop smoking either. I think, looking back, I felt I needed them more than ever. I didn't want to be preached at for the 1000th time. I've been off analogs since last Saturday. It's been easier than I thought, with the e-cig, but I am having to re-learn how to live my life without analogs. I incorporated them into everything and extremely stubborn when people would talk to me about quitting. I would brissle, fangs showed, and claws came out. It was the one thing that was MINE.....so was the coughing, spewing, etc. I'm on disability from fibromyalgia and interstitital cystitis. Coughing and these two autoimmune ailments DON'T go together. I live in pain everyday to some degree, and just felt that they were my pacifier. I have only had one really bad craving and that was yesterday. I got through it and was proud of myself for not giving in. Today is another day, and I face it as such. The e-cig is BY FAR better than cold turkey. I knew cold turkey wasn't for me and I'd fold. This is the best way for me. I am thankful for it. Just take it minutes at a time, if you have to. Whatever works! BTW, welcome!

 

[dbertram1117]

Thanks, Upinthehills! I will keep you all posted. I am doing great, and am excited about my new journey!