Day 3....

[floyd]

Well, I still can't stop smoking analogs, but feel so happy that in 3 days I've already cut down from around 22-25 to just 6-7 without the slightest effort! (And 2-3 of those are in the evening when I'm enjoying my wine and become too mentally lazy to smoke e-cigs even though its actually ridiculously easy to do so!)

I must say, though, that e-cigs just don't seem to give the same kick as analogs, especially in the throat and lung departments! Maybe that's because of the e-juice from bestecig, or because I am restricting myself to mainly zeros with an occasional 6mg or 11mg.

Still, i do enjoy the taste of e-juice and I don't find that's at all a problem except during those crucial moments like after a meal! What is increasingly clear to me is that 90% of the time the actual tactile sensation of smoking is as addictive as the nicotine and therefore I am usually just as happy puffing on a 0mg e-cig as I am smoking an analog!

One interesting thing I have also noticed is that I have cut right down on my caffeine intake! Normally I drink maybe half a dozen cups of coffee in the morning, but now am happy with half that amount - and even that seems more out of habit than actual need! Anybody else had similar experience?

 

[asidrave]

Floyd...your doing fine

your smoking less than half what you used to..congrats

 

[floyd]

not less than half...less than a third!! unbelievable, especially considering how easy its been!

 

[Bulldog44]

Well, I still can't stop smoking analogs, but feel so happy that in 3 days I've already cut down from around 22-25 to just 6-7 without the slightest effort! (And 2-3 of those are in the evening when I'm enjoying my wine and become too mentally lazy to smoke e-cigs even though its actually ridiculously easy to do so!)

I must say, though, that e-cigs just don't seem to give the same kick as analogs, especially in the throat and lung departments! Maybe that's because of the e-juice from bestecig, or because I am restricting myself to mainly zeros with an occasional 6mg or 11mg.

Still, i do enjoy the taste of e-juice and I don't find that's at all a problem except during those crucial moments like after a meal! What is increasingly clear to me is that 90% of the time the actual tactile sensation of smoking is as addictive as the nicotine and therefore I am usually just as happy puffing on a 0mg e-cig as I am smoking an analog!

One interesting thing I have also noticed is that I have cut right down on my caffeine intake! Normally I drink maybe half a dozen cups of coffee in the morning, but now am happy with half that amount - and even that seems more out of habit than actual need! Anybody else had similar experience?

I gotta admit, after a filling meal is when I crave an analog the most. But I fire up my ecig and toke away and though I don't get that "punch" to my lungs and throat, it is enough to make me forget about an analog.

 

[smokingclam]

When I get that craving after a meal I throw some 36mg stuff in and that gets me through. Can only do a few and it packs a wallop. I have also found that mixing with caffeine is not good with the e-cigs. I bring a thermos of Starbucks with me every morning for my 1 hour plus commute. By the time I reach work I am buzzing between the e-cig and the coffee.

 

[Bulldog44]

When I get that craving after a meal I throw some 36mg stuff in and that gets me through. Can only do a few and it packs a wallop. I have also found that mixing with caffeine is not good with the e-cigs. I bring a thermos of Starbucks with me every morning for my 1 hour plus commute. By the time I reach work I am buzzing between the e-cig and the coffee.

What strength do you normally use? I am hovering between 0 and 11.

Well, it's one stronger, isn't it? It's not ten. You see, most blokes, you know, will be vapiing at ten. You're on ten here, all the way up, all the way up, all the way up, you're on ten on your ecig. Where can you go from there? Where?

( Sorry had to throw some Spinal Tap in there )

 

[QueenInNC]

I gotta admit, after a filling meal is when I crave an analog the most. But I fire up my ecig and toke away and though I don't get that "punch" to my lungs and throat, it is enough to make me forget about an analog.

I totally agree!

You are doing great, floyd!

 

[smokingclam]

What strength do you normally use? I am hovering between 0 and 11.

Well, it's one stronger, isn't it? It's not ten. You see, most blokes, you know, will be vapiing at ten. You're on ten here, all the way up, all the way up, all the way up, you're on ten on your ecig. Where can you go from there? Where?

( Sorry had to throw some Spinal Tap in there )

I'm probably at 18 on the average. I mix it up depending on cravings. I buy all 36mg and cut it so I'm not sure on the strength I'm using. Pretty much cutting in half with glycerine then adding flavoring so I figure it's somewhere between 16-18mg when I'm done.

 

[chokmah]

Well I cut down as you did (was smoking 2 packs of analogs per day) cut that to 10 then to 6 then to 2 before I finally quit. Everyone is different and its really up to the individual as to when you cut down, how much you cut down then eventually quit. It took me about 3 weeks to a month to finally quit.

Good luck to you!

 

[douknowme12321]

After numerous tries of quitting analogs completely, I think I finally got it! Ive been fiddling with the 2 for months now, and I finally am going to be able to do it!!! Granted today is only my second day.. but i had access to analogs last night and didnt have one, after drinking and partying.. i was fine! I do have to say my 24mg comes in handy when I really crave an analog too. But just stick with it and don't quit. It will take time..

 

[ritalee76]

Having some full-strength definitely helps when I get a hankering for a smoke. Its not really the smoke, its the nic I'm wanting ...

I usually keep some 36 that's been cut with me as well as a bit of straight up for when I get that urge for a fix.

Rita

 

[2kool2]

Look's like I need to get me some 36. My cravings have been bad but I have not give in.Not one drag so hang in there it has to get easyer...

 

[Calaban]

Well, it's one stronger, isn't it? It's not ten. You see, most blokes, you know, will be vapiing at ten. You're on ten here, all the way up, all the way up, all the way up, you're on ten on your ecig. Where can you go from there? Where?

( Sorry had to throw some Spinal Tap in there )

HA! I love it.....

One of the best movies EVER!!

For those of you who are not familiar, check it out:

YouTube - These Go To Eleven


Oh, and Floyd......Congrats on cutting down! It will get easier, and you should be proud of yourself!