Any non-smokers or former smokers started vaping?

[ragdolltb]

Hi, I'm new here, just joined today.

In about six weeks, it will have been 2 years since I quit smoking. It was pretty easy, with few cravings, but lately I've been craving it bad. I had a cheap ecig off ebay several years ago, and I have friends that use them, so I'm not entirely new to it. But is it weird to start vaping so long after I have already quit smoking? I'm afraid it's gonna make me start again. I'm afraid that my liquids will be packaged incorrectly and I'll end up with nicotine. But at the same time, I'm afraid if I don't start vaping, I will start smoking again. A couple of nights ago I had a dream that I got an ecig, and that first puff was the most blissful moment of my entire life.

I've already ordered a started kit yesterday, with 3 flavors. I keep wanting to order more, but figured I should try what I get first. Especially since I didn't really have the money to spend in the first place. Anyway, was just wondering if anyone else knows what I'm talking about, or am I just freaking insane? lol.

 

[RedK9]

I have been a smoker since 1985 and just got my 1st e-cig starter kit a couple days ago.
Vaping is still a new word to me, so am busy reading the stickies for info on all.
What starter kiit did you get, brand wise. I got the Nicotek Metro for $19.99.

 

[TheMuppet]

they wouldnt make nic free juices , if there werent people out there who vape for the flavors and not the nicotine.. i am goin to shoot for reducing my own nic intake as i get more settled with vaping ..

 

[ragdolltb]

I got the eGo 510 on madvapes. All the reviews say it's great for a noob. I hope they're right. lol.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

That's a drag. You could always cheaply and easily mix PG+ VG+ Flavor to make your own juice. Would be very inexpensive and with the calculator a breeze. You'd also be assured it was 0 nic juice.

Hi, I'm new here, just joined today.

In about six weeks, it will have been 2 years since I quit smoking. It was pretty easy, with few cravings, but lately I've been craving it bad. I had a cheap ecig off ebay several years ago, and I have friends that use them, so I'm not entirely new to it. But is it weird to start vaping so long after I have already quit smoking? I'm afraid it's gonna make me start again. I'm afraid that my liquids will be packaged incorrectly and I'll end up with nicotine. But at the same time, I'm afraid if I don't start vaping, I will start smoking again. A couple of nights ago I had a dream that I got an ecig, and that first puff was the most blissful moment of my entire life.

I've already ordered a started kit yesterday, with 3 flavors. I keep wanting to order more, but figured I should try what I get first. Especially since I didn't really have the money to spend in the first place. Anyway, was just wondering if anyone else knows what I'm talking about, or am I just freaking insane? lol.

 

[ragdolltb]

That's a good idea. I will look into it. Thanks!

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

You're welcome. Here's the free calculator I use
eJuice Me Up - e-Juice e-Liquid Recipe Calculator
PG and VG should be food grade/ USP and can be purchased at your local pharmacy or Farm Supply.
Good Luck

 

[SuperLuckyLady]

No, you're not insane. I first 'quit' about 5 years ago. I would occasionally bum smokes off others, however, even buy a pack now and then. E cigs let me finally QUIT! Had my last smoke Christmas Day - couldn't finish it though. I just now feel that I can finally call myself a non-smoker.

 

[Dreams2freedom]

I quit smoking 4 1/2 years ago. Then, about three weeks ago I almost started smoking again. Instead of going out and buying a pack of cigarettes. I went out and bought an electronic cigarette. So, I was a non-smoker for almost 5 years and then picked this up

 

[DreamingButterfly81]

My husband quit cold turkey more than three years ago, and since I quit with vaping, he wants to start vaping zero nic. Which we will be getting him set up for next week

 

[redddog]

I dunno.

I quit about 6 years ago. I smoke heavily when I am boozing with smokers late night. That could happen 2 times a year or 8. I could go without them away from that setting but if I were hanging out with family or friends, the wife/kids were asleep, I'd smoke my ... off.

Last month, I visited my brother-in-law/best friend in London and he was on an Ego (i think). He had a Blu sitting around and he threw it over to me and I was AMAZED at how cool e-cigs were.

When I got home, after vaping that blu at night, I grabbed a smoov starter kit with the thinking that I would just bring it to the times when I would normally smoke cigarettes. So no cigs ever. The thing is, now, I vape every night. I'm using 6 mg juice so I dunno about how addicting that would be. I wouldn't ever go above that.

But I do feel like my lungs feel a little like they did when I was smoking. A little sore. I still run and work out without even noticing that but when I have a particularly vapey night, I do feel it in the morning.

Should I feel like an ... for bringing the "smoking thing" back into my life? I'd never smoke cigs again, I feel, but I also feel like this may be more damaging to me, outside of the nicotene, than what I was doing - no smoking/vaping save for the occassional binge.

Kinda feeling like I might have made a mistake because I think that vaping is really fun.

The other thing is that my son is dying and the stress of that could push me to analogues full time.

 

[bulldog63h]

I picked up vaping about two years after I quit smoking. The nicotine always helped calm me down. Are we crazy? Maybe. Happy? I know I am.

 

[Keith Roger Fairman]

I wish you the best, I have been analog free for 35 days, I wish you the best of luck

 

[redddog]

Thanks, Keith. It's a nightmare.

 

[scoopbb]

i stopped smoking cigs a year ago or so. but ive been smoking hookah for the past 10 years. its funny/sad because a lot of the problems ecig smokers go through are similar to what hookahs go through. rights being taken away left and right.

just starting vaping a week ago. its like my hookah on the go lol

 

[Renolizzie]

I dunno.

I quit about 6 years ago. I smoke heavily when I am boozing with smokers late night. That could happen 2 times a year or 8. I could go without them away from that setting but if I were hanging out with family or friends, the wife/kids were asleep, I'd smoke my ... off.

Last month, I visited my brother-in-law/best friend in London and he was on an Ego (i think). He had a Blu sitting around and he threw it over to me and I was AMAZED at how cool e-cigs were.

When I got home, after vaping that blu at night, I grabbed a smoov starter kit with the thinking that I would just bring it to the times when I would normally smoke cigarettes. So no cigs ever. The thing is, now, I vape every night. I'm using 6 mg juice so I dunno about how addicting that would be. I wouldn't ever go above that.

But I do feel like my lungs feel a little like they did when I was smoking. A little sore. I still run and work out without even noticing that but when I have a particularly vapey night, I do feel it in the morning.

Should I feel like an ... for bringing the "smoking thing" back into my life? I'd never smoke cigs again, I feel, but I also feel like this may be more damaging to me, outside of the nicotene, than what I was doing - no smoking/vaping save for the occassional binge.

Kinda feeling like I might have made a mistake because I think that vaping is really fun.

The other thing is that my son is dying and the stress of that could push me to analogues full time.

I'm sorry about your son Reddog. I think that vaping is far better for you than smoking. I wouldn't feel too badly about vaping.

 

[redddog]

Thanks, Renolizzie.

One more question. Of the two, would you consider VG to be more "healthy" than PG? I know there are people with allergies but was wondering more which of the two was the lesser of evils.

Thanks guys.

 

[Cheeky Cupcake]

I'm a novice vapor who recently got a kit and a few flavors. I'm practically a non-smoker. I usually bum cigs from friends because I could never finish a pack on my own. I still have occasional urges to smoke. When I discovered vaping it was the perfect thing for me. No more bumming cigs from friends and I can satisfy my cravings when they arise. I also love that I can vape indoors. I also love the variety of flavors.

 

[Robino1]

I'm a novice vapor who recently got a kit and a few flavors. I'm practically a non-smoker. I usually bum cigs from friends because I could never finish a pack on my own. I still have occasional urges to smoke. When I discovered vaping it was the perfect thing for me. No more bumming cigs from friends and I can satisfy my cravings when they arise. I also love that I can vape indoors. I also love the variety of flavors.

Congrats! The part about vaping indoors is super fantastic, isn't it!?!! Although, seeing you're from Hawaii, vaping outside can't be all that bad LOVE your state! I have been there twice now and would love to go again.

Welcome to ECF!

 

[anjucalilung]

got my e cig 6 months ago and was on and off for about 3 until i finally took the plunge and stopped smoking cigs all together... vaping worked like a charm