I started vaping this past November after having stents placed in my heart. I was a smoker for 30-plus years, with a pack a day habit; I loved smoking, lived for it sometimes, just didnt want to die for it. I am now at the point that I smoke 2 to 3 analogs per day, and have turned the corner so that I actually prefer vaping over smoking. I will be smoke free just as soon as the last 10 or so analogs I have left are gone (stupid I know, thats just the way I am). For the first time in my life I am confident of winning the battle to quit.
For many different reasons I could not have reached this point just using the e-cigs that were readily retail available (in my area anyway). They were/are grossly overpriced, the vaping experience is sub-par, the e-liquid is PG only, the taste sucks, etc. The secret to my success was the want to, and finding a suitable e-cig system battery, carto/atty, juice, etc., and of course finding reliable online suppliers of all of these things. All of this takes some trial and error, and I did a lot of research utilizing ECF and other sources, to help me along the way.
Also, to help me quit smoking, I stopped buying my favorite brand and switched to the cheapest, worst, most foul analogs I could find.
In doing my research, I learned that some people have sensitivities to PG, I did too, sore throat, nose bleeds, and so on. But I stuck with it, and I learned about VG only juices, they work great for me. I learned that I needed to significantly increase my water intake by the way, this helps with proper nasal/sinus function as well, my sinuses are better now than they have been in years. I learned that a lot of people experienced upper respiratory issues/complaints/concerns as they were switching from smoking to vaping, I did too. But, with patience and perseverance, I overcame each set back as it occurred, and I believe, most people can have this success as well.
I now have multiple juices that I love, and still finding new ones, I have multiple e-cigs and mods 4081, 808D, 510, 3.7V box mod, and vv box mod. Each one of these has its own strengths and weaknesses. The 510 works the best, but carto quality can vary greatly. My 808 cartos have been the best the air flow has been perfect on everyone I have used. The box mod goes all day with no problems, and the vv mod gives me an extra kick when I need it. My personal favorite, and the one that has helped me the most, is my auto 510 mega, with a 2.5 carto loaded with Bobas Bounty or Blend 4 with a just a touch of menthol, cant beat it. As for nicotine, I started with 24mg juice, then 18mg, and now I am pretty much at the 11 to 12mg level. I should also mention that I have done all of this while spending much less money than I would have spent on analogs.
I take my e-cigs and/or mods everywhere I go, even when I go out drinking. At first I would take some analogs along with me, just one or two, for when the urge got too great. But lately, am only taking my e-cigs and/or mods with me, with the right e-cig and juice, its just as satisfying as an analog is, for me anyway. Most people are never going to notice, unless you point it out to them, which I always do by the way!
Hope this helps, if I can have this level of success, you can too.
