Hello all ~
During the past six weeks, Ive been a lurker. I have learned so much by reading through ECF threads, and I have been sincerely impressed by the many kindnesses Ive seen exchanged on this board (such a rarity on discussion boards these days).
A little about me: I began smoking in my mid-thirties during a particularly stressful period of life. Though I was old enough to grasp the dangers, I easily succumbed to the addiction. It forced me to take breaks from work, and it gave me something to do with my hands when I felt anxious. At first I enjoyed it, but over the next twelve years, costs rose and policies changed. Eventually I found myself pushed outside to the ends of sidewalks (one of societys marginal people) even in the freezing wind and rain, and I became disgruntled by the irony that the high taxes on my cartons helped to pay for the very policies being enforced against me and other smokers.
Three years ago, Id had enough, and thats when I began to try to quit. I tried everything: gum, patches, prescription inhalers, Chantix, hypnosis, and cold turkey. The only thing I managed to gain from my many attempts was weight depressing.
Id never even heard of e cigs until my son (also a smoker) told me about a kit (Smoking Everywhere) a friend of his had picked up when the two of them were in Las Vegas. There was no way I was going to spend $150 for something that would probably end up in the trash along with all my other unsuccessful attempts. However, it seemed reasonable to spend $30 on an NJoy starter pack before heading to the airport one day. (I intended to use it for some quick nic hits in airport bathroom stalls between flights and then to toss it in the trash when I arrived back home.) I didnt dream Id end up actually liking anything about it. I was shocked to discover e cigs might just be my way out of my addiction to cigarettes. As it turned out, I havent bought a pack of smokes since the day I first vaped.
When I arrived back home after my trip, I began researching e cigs. And thats when I found ECF and learned the terminology. I watched countless Youtube reviews and ended up ordering a Joye 510 an numerous e liquids. It took awhile for me to find my sweet spot, but I am there. This week I received a Riva 901 from Liberty Flights and e-liquid from Ms Ts Bakery; Im in heaven. vaping rocks!
I can breathe again. My senses of taste and smell improve every day. My family is happy with me. My bank account has breathing room again. All is good. None of this would have been possible without ECF and the Youtube reviews by the members of this and other e-cig forums. My gratitude goes to all of you that take the time to share your experiences and to teach the ins and outs of the vaping experience. Thank you.
During the past six weeks, Ive been a lurker. I have learned so much by reading through ECF threads, and I have been sincerely impressed by the many kindnesses Ive seen exchanged on this board (such a rarity on discussion boards these days).
A little about me: I began smoking in my mid-thirties during a particularly stressful period of life. Though I was old enough to grasp the dangers, I easily succumbed to the addiction. It forced me to take breaks from work, and it gave me something to do with my hands when I felt anxious. At first I enjoyed it, but over the next twelve years, costs rose and policies changed. Eventually I found myself pushed outside to the ends of sidewalks (one of societys marginal people) even in the freezing wind and rain, and I became disgruntled by the irony that the high taxes on my cartons helped to pay for the very policies being enforced against me and other smokers.
Three years ago, Id had enough, and thats when I began to try to quit. I tried everything: gum, patches, prescription inhalers, Chantix, hypnosis, and cold turkey. The only thing I managed to gain from my many attempts was weight depressing.
Id never even heard of e cigs until my son (also a smoker) told me about a kit (Smoking Everywhere) a friend of his had picked up when the two of them were in Las Vegas. There was no way I was going to spend $150 for something that would probably end up in the trash along with all my other unsuccessful attempts. However, it seemed reasonable to spend $30 on an NJoy starter pack before heading to the airport one day. (I intended to use it for some quick nic hits in airport bathroom stalls between flights and then to toss it in the trash when I arrived back home.) I didnt dream Id end up actually liking anything about it. I was shocked to discover e cigs might just be my way out of my addiction to cigarettes. As it turned out, I havent bought a pack of smokes since the day I first vaped.
When I arrived back home after my trip, I began researching e cigs. And thats when I found ECF and learned the terminology. I watched countless Youtube reviews and ended up ordering a Joye 510 an numerous e liquids. It took awhile for me to find my sweet spot, but I am there. This week I received a Riva 901 from Liberty Flights and e-liquid from Ms Ts Bakery; Im in heaven. vaping rocks!
I can breathe again. My senses of taste and smell improve every day. My family is happy with me. My bank account has breathing room again. All is good. None of this would have been possible without ECF and the Youtube reviews by the members of this and other e-cig forums. My gratitude goes to all of you that take the time to share your experiences and to teach the ins and outs of the vaping experience. Thank you.
Had a stinky patient today! This forum is great, so much to learn and share. Glad you are out of the shadows.
