It might be easier than you think ... everyone is different. I'd get a starter MTL kit and some 18 mg nicotine (24 if you smoked a lot). Read the recommendations on this forum for brands. You might have to try a few different setups. It may seem expensive at first but quickly becomes much cheaper than cigarettes. The best part is how much better you'll feel after quitting. Good luck and let us know how you're doing!
Can I do it?
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Hello and welcome.
As you have read through this thread you saw that each person's journey was a little different and that is ok. Me, I was very determined to quit smoking and like others had tried every available product on the market to accomplish that, (except Chantix). None of them worked. I was a very heavy smoker for many years(started at 10 and worked my way up to over 3 packs a day when I finally found ecigs), and considered myself a stress smoker. The genius of ecigs is that they don't just replace the nic that is in cigarettes, but also mimic the behavior of smoking. The hand to mouth action and the visible vapor plays a very important part in the success of switching over.
I was one of the lucky ones in that once I found ecigs, that was it for me. There was no going back and I vaped my way through any doubts and urges. I drank lots of water and iced tea to help me to flush out those toxins we take in when we smoked cigarettes. Plus drinking extra liquids also helps the vape to go smoother as the ecig tends to dry out our mouths and throats a little.
Can you tell us what type of ecig you may be interested in? What appeals to you? One that looks like a cigarette, or maybe a small type of box mod? There are all shapes and sizes for you to pick from so if you let us know what you may be interested in, we could help you to get the best bang for your buck.
As you have read through this thread you saw that each person's journey was a little different and that is ok. Me, I was very determined to quit smoking and like others had tried every available product on the market to accomplish that, (except Chantix). None of them worked. I was a very heavy smoker for many years(started at 10 and worked my way up to over 3 packs a day when I finally found ecigs), and considered myself a stress smoker. The genius of ecigs is that they don't just replace the nic that is in cigarettes, but also mimic the behavior of smoking. The hand to mouth action and the visible vapor plays a very important part in the success of switching over.
I was one of the lucky ones in that once I found ecigs, that was it for me. There was no going back and I vaped my way through any doubts and urges. I drank lots of water and iced tea to help me to flush out those toxins we take in when we smoked cigarettes. Plus drinking extra liquids also helps the vape to go smoother as the ecig tends to dry out our mouths and throats a little.
Can you tell us what type of ecig you may be interested in? What appeals to you? One that looks like a cigarette, or maybe a small type of box mod? There are all shapes and sizes for you to pick from so if you let us know what you may be interested in, we could help you to get the best bang for your buck.
... The genius of ecigs is that they don't just replace the nic that is in cigarettes, but also mimic the behavior of smoking. The hand to mouth action and the visible vapor plays a very important part in the success of switching over.
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Welcome! Lots of great advice on here from so many ex smokers. Most importantly just Keep It Simple!
Good Luck!
yes you can! i picked up smoking again after 13 years of not doing it...ugh..i hated myself but did so after my mother died and was a mess....I know I needed an alternative as I still a mess...first did both and started with the BO..it was easy and used pods as I was scared of juices and what not....did both for awhile with cigs getting less and less. I started to hate the smell and taste of cigs and realized that the BO and eventually moved on my endura t18 with nicotine salts as they are stronger and have a harder hit left me with nicer flavor and no stink...and just like that stopped the cigarettes all together...You can do it....just give it time....good luck!
Smoker for over 30 years. I thought I would never quit smoking. I tried so many times with nicotine gum, patches, lozenges, and hypnosis twice. Every time I failed.
I was beginning to develop a terrible morning cough. Bronchitis for 6 weeks every year in the winter. Shortness of breath with just one flight of steps. I knew that my home stunk of cigarettes, my car stunk, I stunk and I was getting tired of it.
The very week that my mother discovered that she had cancer, I purchased my first e-cig...a disposable N-Joy cigalike. Within 2 weeks my mother was dead. I knew that I had to quit smoking or I'd soon follow my mother to the grave.
I decided to research electronic cigarettes, and luckily found Electronic Cigarette Forum. I read with interest how former smokers were able to quit smoking by taking up e-cigs. I bought a starter kit and became a dual user (smoke and vape) during the first week.
I vaped as much and as frequently as I desired. I still got occassional cravings for a cigarette, so I allowed myself 1/2 a cig and saved the second half for the next craving. Those second half butts tasted pretty bad, but that actually helped me to quit. By the end of the week, I preferred using my vape over a cigarette. Nearly six years later and I haven't touched or craved a cigarette since.
Why it worked for me:
Many folks mistakenly believe cigarettes is their friend. They appear to comfort us in times of dispair and stress. What's the first thing we subconsiously do when we learn something tragic? We begin smoking non-stop. We begin to believe that we could never stop.
But smoking is not our friend. It is the grim reaper out to slowly and covertly kill us. Just like my avatar, every cigarette smoked is like pulling the trigger on a cigarette revolver. It's literally committing a prolonged suicide.
We have a saying on ECF: "Its not how many cigarettes that you smoked today that is important, its how many you DIDN'T smoke that is."
My advice: Become an informed consumer. Research and learn the terminology, language, and catch phrases. Ask questions here on ECF. Research the recommended starter gear. You Tube is a pretty good sourch of user reviews. ECF members will be more than willing to offer advice.
I was beginning to develop a terrible morning cough. Bronchitis for 6 weeks every year in the winter. Shortness of breath with just one flight of steps. I knew that my home stunk of cigarettes, my car stunk, I stunk and I was getting tired of it.
The very week that my mother discovered that she had cancer, I purchased my first e-cig...a disposable N-Joy cigalike. Within 2 weeks my mother was dead. I knew that I had to quit smoking or I'd soon follow my mother to the grave.
I decided to research electronic cigarettes, and luckily found Electronic Cigarette Forum. I read with interest how former smokers were able to quit smoking by taking up e-cigs. I bought a starter kit and became a dual user (smoke and vape) during the first week.
I vaped as much and as frequently as I desired. I still got occassional cravings for a cigarette, so I allowed myself 1/2 a cig and saved the second half for the next craving. Those second half butts tasted pretty bad, but that actually helped me to quit. By the end of the week, I preferred using my vape over a cigarette. Nearly six years later and I haven't touched or craved a cigarette since.
Why it worked for me:
-The nicotine vapor replaced my physical dependency on nicotine in tobacco smoke. Since there was no combustion or smoke involved, already this was a safer alternative to smoking.
-Vaping replicated my psychological need to inhale/exhale a visible substance.
-Vaping replicated my behavioral need of a hand-to-mouth action.
The other "stop smoking" aids did not do all of the above. IMHO, that was the reason e-cigs can help people stop smoking. Smoking is far more than just a physical dependency on nicotine, there are psychological/behavioral components, too. Vaping replicates the psychological/behavioral components as well as the physical one.-Vaping replicated my psychological need to inhale/exhale a visible substance.
-Vaping replicated my behavioral need of a hand-to-mouth action.
Many folks mistakenly believe cigarettes is their friend. They appear to comfort us in times of dispair and stress. What's the first thing we subconsiously do when we learn something tragic? We begin smoking non-stop. We begin to believe that we could never stop.
But smoking is not our friend. It is the grim reaper out to slowly and covertly kill us. Just like my avatar, every cigarette smoked is like pulling the trigger on a cigarette revolver. It's literally committing a prolonged suicide.
We have a saying on ECF: "Its not how many cigarettes that you smoked today that is important, its how many you DIDN'T smoke that is."
My advice: Become an informed consumer. Research and learn the terminology, language, and catch phrases. Ask questions here on ECF. Research the recommended starter gear. You Tube is a pretty good sourch of user reviews. ECF members will be more than willing to offer advice.
Good Starter Setups for a Beginner Vaper
Advancing Up the Vaping Ladder
Proper Terminology: Is it a carto, a tank, or what? A Guide to Juice Delivery Devices
Good luck!! Advancing Up the Vaping Ladder
Proper Terminology: Is it a carto, a tank, or what? A Guide to Juice Delivery Devices
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You definitely can. After 40+ years of 20-30 cigs per day, I began vaping in August. I am not one of those people who began to vape and quit cigs immediately. However, I am now down to 1 or 2 per day for month. I am pretty sure I will have my first 0 cigarettes day pretty soon. Someone earlier in this thread said 'forget about quitting smoking' and start vaping. That's kind of what I have done in the last couple of months. In that time I managed to acquire a pretty heavy vaping habit which has pretty much superseded my smoking habit.
But remember, everyone is different and therefore has a different path to follow. Some things are constant, however:
Get a reliable device. Get a reliable back up. Drink plenty of water. Even if you continue to smoke, don't stop vaping. The mantra around ecf is 'Count the cigarettes that you don't smoke'. Don't hesitate to post on ecf - this is an incredibly supportive community.
Oh, and make sure you have enough nicotine in your e-liquid. I started at 24mg and am now transitioning to 18mg five months later.
Good luck!
But remember, everyone is different and therefore has a different path to follow. Some things are constant, however:
Get a reliable device. Get a reliable back up. Drink plenty of water. Even if you continue to smoke, don't stop vaping. The mantra around ecf is 'Count the cigarettes that you don't smoke'. Don't hesitate to post on ecf - this is an incredibly supportive community.
Oh, and make sure you have enough nicotine in your e-liquid. I started at 24mg and am now transitioning to 18mg five months later.
Good luck!
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Just a Side Note on "Can I Do It?".
Whenever I hear someone ask "Can I Do It?", I often think of this Member. Who Fell Out but Didn't Give Up.
Fell Off The Wagon
Been A While But I took It To A Whole New Level
Whenever I hear someone ask "Can I Do It?", I often think of this Member. Who Fell Out but Didn't Give Up.
Fell Off The Wagon
Been A While But I took It To A Whole New Level
Welcome and glad you joined.
I've been smoking longer than you have lived and changed over with no insurmountable problems. Since vaping is totally scalable, the choice you have can be overwhelming. The main thing to remember is, part of vaping is all about you the vaper, being in control and the freedom to fix/tailor any aspect you feel you need to improve upon. ECF forum can guide you to the right approach.
Might like to read:
Buying and Using an Electronic Cigarette: A Primer
https://onvaping.com/guide/beginners-guide-to-vaping
You can do it!
I started at 13
40+ dude, was on 2,3 packs a day.
Cig free from march
First 5,6 days was wierd but I managed.
Good luck there and BELIEVE you can do it!
I started at 13
40+ dude, was on 2,3 packs a day.
Cig free from march
First 5,6 days was wierd but I managed.
Good luck there and BELIEVE you can do it!
Yes. You can do it.
Ok, that's not the whole truth. Vaping works for a lot of people, but sadly not for all. It has been my experience the most important ingredient in stopping is the sincere desire to do so. If you have a real want to quit, and are not allergic to some necessary component in ejuice, there's no reason it shouldn't work for you. Remember, though, there's a learning curve. Most people look for a while (sometimes a long while) before they find the right combination that floats their boat. Aside from the frustration and cost, that's not a real problem. We're here to help you over the rough spots and-- I absolutely guarantee-- there's somebody here who has made the same mistakes you will and can tell you what they did to get over it.
So, strict truth or not, my real purpose here is to encourage you.
Yes! You can do it!
Ok, that's not the whole truth. Vaping works for a lot of people, but sadly not for all. It has been my experience the most important ingredient in stopping is the sincere desire to do so. If you have a real want to quit, and are not allergic to some necessary component in ejuice, there's no reason it shouldn't work for you. Remember, though, there's a learning curve. Most people look for a while (sometimes a long while) before they find the right combination that floats their boat. Aside from the frustration and cost, that's not a real problem. We're here to help you over the rough spots and-- I absolutely guarantee-- there's somebody here who has made the same mistakes you will and can tell you what they did to get over it.
So, strict truth or not, my real purpose here is to encourage you.
Yes! You can do it!
only one way to find out. i did it five years ago using 901s. nowadays i would start off with a mini nautilus(or something simple with plug and play coils)24 mg nic to start. the cost is insignificant compared to smokes and the devices are way better than 901s. in a few months you may want to reduce nic and wind your own coils(or not). ecf can't be beat for technical advice and moral support.
looks like everyone agrees you should go for it and stay in touch with this forum.
numerous people here have come down with shinyitis, so look out for that.
(i smoked over 45 years but i won't go back)
looks like everyone agrees you should go for it and stay in touch with this forum.
numerous people here have come down with shinyitis, so look out for that.
(i smoked over 45 years but i won't go back)
Alot of good advise here I agree with someone keep your first device on the simple/inexpensive side that way you can start figuring out what works and doesn't work so many times on here new people come with advanced equipment and ask what coil,what air flow,and what watts and all of that is subjective so hard to advise without a point of reference
Some old info but still a lot of it is pertinent.
The Wonderful World of Vaping: An Illustrated Guide to E-cigs (Part 1 of 6)
The Wonderful World of Vaping: An Illustrated Guide to E-cigs (Part 1 of 6)
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