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Greetings and welcome to ECF, Kobe!
So many different stories! But hearing so much success really warms my heart!
I started with a Blu disposable on November the 7th. It was a little odd at first, but I got used to it. Two days later, I bummed a couple of real cigs off a friend, and felt like crap for doing so. The very next morning, I made the decision to stick to my commitment to myself. I haven't had a real smoke ever since, and I have absolutely zero cravings for them. My wife is now into her third day without analogs. We both upgraded to CE5 units with EVOD's.
I tried a few times to quit, but it took this incredible technology to finally get me totally free.
As many have already said, you do have to experiment a bit to find the right balance for your needs. But it can be done, and the benefits are so worth it!
Part of the reason why I failed before was that I had this mindset of "oh wow....I'm not ever going to light up a smoke again....no more social aspect....no more holding a cig....no more inhaling...." etc, etc, etc. With vaping, I give up none of these things, so I don't feel like I've given up anything. I've simply modified my habits. It isn't like "quitting" (I mean, sure, it is. It just doesn't feel like you are), but rather, taking on a new way of doing things with the added benefits of not smelling like an ashtray, not causing yourself or others around you any damage, not spending nearly as much money, and being able to enjoy a puff almost anywhere. I am still getting used to not having to go outside for a puff, either at work or at home.
I can completely understand the temptation to fall back on regular smokes, and I agree that you should not beat yourself up if you do. Everyone reacts to this sort of thing differently. Just let me share with you how much better I feel ever since putting down the analogs. Food really does taste better. More energy. More alertness. More stamina. Better sleep. And most importantly, being able to take in a full breath without it hurting.
Part of the beauty of vaping is that it is something that you can truly enjoy without having to worry about damaging your body. Not only has vaping allowed us to stop smoking, my wife and I both really love vaping! I still cannot believe how well this works!
And the fact that you've found this awesome board means you have access to a TON of help. Everyone here is uber-friendly, and you can get any questions you have answered quickly.
Please hang in there Kobe, and give the vapes a fair shot. I wish you the very best in your quest! Cheers!
So many different stories! But hearing so much success really warms my heart!
I started with a Blu disposable on November the 7th. It was a little odd at first, but I got used to it. Two days later, I bummed a couple of real cigs off a friend, and felt like crap for doing so. The very next morning, I made the decision to stick to my commitment to myself. I haven't had a real smoke ever since, and I have absolutely zero cravings for them. My wife is now into her third day without analogs. We both upgraded to CE5 units with EVOD's.
I tried a few times to quit, but it took this incredible technology to finally get me totally free.
As many have already said, you do have to experiment a bit to find the right balance for your needs. But it can be done, and the benefits are so worth it!
Part of the reason why I failed before was that I had this mindset of "oh wow....I'm not ever going to light up a smoke again....no more social aspect....no more holding a cig....no more inhaling...." etc, etc, etc. With vaping, I give up none of these things, so I don't feel like I've given up anything. I've simply modified my habits. It isn't like "quitting" (I mean, sure, it is. It just doesn't feel like you are), but rather, taking on a new way of doing things with the added benefits of not smelling like an ashtray, not causing yourself or others around you any damage, not spending nearly as much money, and being able to enjoy a puff almost anywhere. I am still getting used to not having to go outside for a puff, either at work or at home.
I can completely understand the temptation to fall back on regular smokes, and I agree that you should not beat yourself up if you do. Everyone reacts to this sort of thing differently. Just let me share with you how much better I feel ever since putting down the analogs. Food really does taste better. More energy. More alertness. More stamina. Better sleep. And most importantly, being able to take in a full breath without it hurting.
Part of the beauty of vaping is that it is something that you can truly enjoy without having to worry about damaging your body. Not only has vaping allowed us to stop smoking, my wife and I both really love vaping! I still cannot believe how well this works!
And the fact that you've found this awesome board means you have access to a TON of help. Everyone here is uber-friendly, and you can get any questions you have answered quickly.
Please hang in there Kobe, and give the vapes a fair shot. I wish you the very best in your quest! Cheers!
Pack a day smoker for 30+ years. I had tried everything to quit. Even tried a carto based cig-a-like a couple of years ago. Then I ordered a tank based system and from the first vape on Aug 26th of this year, I've been free of the analogs and haven't craved them at all. Judging from some of the other responses here, I believe I've been quite fortunate.
However, I would agree with the folks who say that you should not beat yourself up if you have cravings and smoke an analog now and then. If you have a bad craving then smoke an analog now and then. It seems that eventually the cravings should disappear.
Welcome to ECF and good luck to you on your journey.
However, I would agree with the folks who say that you should not beat yourself up if you have cravings and smoke an analog now and then. If you have a bad craving then smoke an analog now and then. It seems that eventually the cravings should disappear.
Welcome to ECF and good luck to you on your journey.
Hi there! I'm on day 6 of no cigarettes, and I honestly can't believe it.
Like many here, I'd pretty much resigned myself to being a lifelong smoker. I have a family history of stroke, heart issues, Aortic Aneurisms, Diabetes... you get the idea, and none of it enticed me to do much more than say 'I oughta quit smoking', but I knew that I didn't WANT to quit, I just 'should'... and 'should' never did much of anything at all, to be honest.
For me, it was the flavors that did the trick in the end.
Every time in the past that I'd actually made an attempt to quit smoking, I missed the habit too much. I had nothing to do with my hands, nothing to do with my mouth, except eat... and eat, and eat... and I still wanted a cigarette so much, I eventually caved in anyway.
Fast forward to a year ago; boyfriend and I each bought an e-Go-T starter kit and tobacco flavored e-juice. We were able to stick with it for about two weeks (although we never quit, just cut back a LOT!) before we both caught a nasty chest cold, and found it impossible to vape. We literally had to smoke real cigarettes just to breathe. At this time, I had no idea ECF existed, so I had nowhere to go to for advice on what to do in this situation, so I just went back to the cancer sticks. After our colds were gone, I tried going back to the PV, but had a very difficult time getting back 'into' it, which really surprised and disappointed me, since it had come so easily the first time. I figured the first time must have been a fluke, a fascination with a new toy, and put them to the side, resuming my 2PAD habit and not giving vaping a second thought.
Fast-forward to about a week ago, I realized money was getting a little tight, so I thought I'd give my PV another shot, and I was thrilled to see I picked it back up again without any problem at all, and overnight, I went from 2PAD down to 1/2PAD, not even trying... and then two things happened:
1)I found a flavor I really loved and it made the real thing taste like garbage the more I vaped it.
2)My competitive nature came out, and I kept trying to see how long I could make it without a 'real' cigarette.
Within days, I put them down and five and a half days later, am still tobacco-free.
I will say that the first three days were gravy. I thought about smoking a few times, but didn't crave it. I had a scare the third night though. I had a dream that I gave in to a craving and convinced myself that one smoke wouldn't hurt me. I woke up in a panic, and vaped my little heart out, a little freaked out that I might not be able to do this after all, but the fear quickly evaporated, along with the juice in my tank .
I was pleased and surprised at the fact I didn't have any actual 'cravings', you know, those 'if-i-don't-get-a-cigarette-soon-someone's-going-to-die' cravings. I've had a couple 'A cigarette would be good right about now' cravings, but those went away as fast as they came.
Best of luck to you, and remember to keep your PV with you (if you're trying to quit) at all times, with a back-up battery, tank & juice at first, until you know you can trust yourself to go without it for a little while if something should happen to your main.
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Like many here, I'd pretty much resigned myself to being a lifelong smoker. I have a family history of stroke, heart issues, Aortic Aneurisms, Diabetes... you get the idea, and none of it enticed me to do much more than say 'I oughta quit smoking', but I knew that I didn't WANT to quit, I just 'should'... and 'should' never did much of anything at all, to be honest.
For me, it was the flavors that did the trick in the end.
Every time in the past that I'd actually made an attempt to quit smoking, I missed the habit too much. I had nothing to do with my hands, nothing to do with my mouth, except eat... and eat, and eat... and I still wanted a cigarette so much, I eventually caved in anyway.
Fast forward to a year ago; boyfriend and I each bought an e-Go-T starter kit and tobacco flavored e-juice. We were able to stick with it for about two weeks (although we never quit, just cut back a LOT!) before we both caught a nasty chest cold, and found it impossible to vape. We literally had to smoke real cigarettes just to breathe. At this time, I had no idea ECF existed, so I had nowhere to go to for advice on what to do in this situation, so I just went back to the cancer sticks. After our colds were gone, I tried going back to the PV, but had a very difficult time getting back 'into' it, which really surprised and disappointed me, since it had come so easily the first time. I figured the first time must have been a fluke, a fascination with a new toy, and put them to the side, resuming my 2PAD habit and not giving vaping a second thought.
Fast-forward to about a week ago, I realized money was getting a little tight, so I thought I'd give my PV another shot, and I was thrilled to see I picked it back up again without any problem at all, and overnight, I went from 2PAD down to 1/2PAD, not even trying... and then two things happened:
1)I found a flavor I really loved and it made the real thing taste like garbage the more I vaped it.
2)My competitive nature came out, and I kept trying to see how long I could make it without a 'real' cigarette.
Within days, I put them down and five and a half days later, am still tobacco-free.
I will say that the first three days were gravy. I thought about smoking a few times, but didn't crave it. I had a scare the third night though. I had a dream that I gave in to a craving and convinced myself that one smoke wouldn't hurt me. I woke up in a panic, and vaped my little heart out, a little freaked out that I might not be able to do this after all, but the fear quickly evaporated, along with the juice in my tank
.I was pleased and surprised at the fact I didn't have any actual 'cravings', you know, those 'if-i-don't-get-a-cigarette-soon-someone's-going-to-die' cravings. I've had a couple 'A cigarette would be good right about now' cravings, but those went away as fast as they came.
Best of luck to you, and remember to keep your PV with you (if you're trying to quit) at all times, with a back-up battery, tank & juice at first, until you know you can trust yourself to go without it for a little while if something should happen to your main.
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I have an e-Go T. Been using it for 2 days now without an analog. Im wondering about the chest cold tho, do you think it was caused by vaping? And why was it difficult to vape but not inhale an analog? Could it be that the nic level was too high? I would truly hate to come this far without a cigarette only to fall back into the habit because of a cold. Im prone to chest colds and coughing in the winter...obviously because of the smoking.
I didn't start vaping to quit, just cut down on secondhand stink around my kids. I'd bought my usual 4pks when my first gear arrived in mail and I had 3pks left. I smoked 1-2 a day until I finished them but didn't stress me in slightest. It's been umm.... 8. Months now and rarely I'll have a fleeting "I kinda want a cig" but all it takes is a few minutes in smoking area at work and the desire is gone.
I started on 24 mg cigalikes and dropped quick to 18mg when I started using clearos and egos, and dropped to 12mg somewhat recently.... Couple weeks.
I'm in the odd category of saying don't stress if you want one. I think of vaping like chantix. Docs tell patients to smoke and eventually desire goes away while on it. Vape for a bit and if you still want a cig do it so you don't have that denial stress. Eventually you will go "hmm... Nasty cig or yummy vape...yummy vape it is!"
Just my 2c tho...
I started on 24 mg cigalikes and dropped quick to 18mg when I started using clearos and egos, and dropped to 12mg somewhat recently.... Couple weeks.
I'm in the odd category of saying don't stress if you want one. I think of vaping like chantix. Docs tell patients to smoke and eventually desire goes away while on it. Vape for a bit and if you still want a cig do it so you don't have that denial stress. Eventually you will go "hmm... Nasty cig or yummy vape...yummy vape it is!"
Just my 2c tho...
This is going to be my first winter of vaping and not smoking. I do a lot of reading here and it seems like most people do not seem to get sick as often or nearly at all with the normal winter colds and bronchitis. Which is something that I am totally looking forward to not having any of. I know for me, if I vape a heavy vg juice I may get a heavy feeling in my lungs towards the end of the day. I just vape something that is higher in pg and that feeling goes away. Also, I find that feeling is an indicator that I need to slow down on the chain vaping.
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