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I want to give up smoking because I want to Pregnancy and have a baby next year. But it is so difficult for me to quit smoke. I tried e cigs, but find not help me much. Does e cig can simply help me give up smoking? How?
Welcome to ECF! I really hope this will work for you, and I believe it can! What nicotine strength are you using in your e-cig?
Hi Shirly.
Sure can! And being motivated as you are really helps. But tell us: Why didn't they work for you when you tried them before? What did you not like? Do you know what equipment you tried?
It might have been the type of hardware just not being good enough. Many people try cheap e-cigs first and just give up because they didn't like the "cheap" experience. People come here looking for something better. You may need to look at better hardware with longer lasting batteries. batteries that need to be recharged every hour can be very frustrating...
The other issue: What nic level did you try? If you don't get enough nicotine, especially in those early weeks, that can result in failure too.
Tell us more and we will try to help.
Rick
Sure can! And being motivated as you are really helps. But tell us: Why didn't they work for you when you tried them before? What did you not like? Do you know what equipment you tried?
It might have been the type of hardware just not being good enough. Many people try cheap e-cigs first and just give up because they didn't like the "cheap" experience. People come here looking for something better. You may need to look at better hardware with longer lasting batteries. batteries that need to be recharged every hour can be very frustrating...
The other issue: What nic level did you try? If you don't get enough nicotine, especially in those early weeks, that can result in failure too.
Tell us more and we will try to help.
Rick
My first three experiences were bad, but with the right equipment and motivation, it will help. It sounds like you have the motivation, so now all you need is the right equipment. I started this round with mega 510 batteries, a light menthol flavor in 24 miligram nicotine level, and boge LR (low resistance) cartomizers. I've never looked back. Good luck, don't give up, and welcome to ECF.
E-Cigarettes are an alternative to smoking. They are a replacement designed for use as an alternative nicotine delivery system with less implications for health.
There are at two distinct definitions of the term 'quit smoking':
1. Quit any/all nicotine, tobacco, and inhalation of anything - total cessation.
2. Quit smoking cigarettes - but carry on consuming nicotine, inhaling a substitute, and/or with other tobacco use such as Snus (ST). This meaning is the one used when talking about consumer Harm Reduction.
So it depends entirely on which you mean. They are completely different interpretations of the phrase 'to quit smoking'. E-cigarettes are not designed or sold for (1), they are specifically for (2): the long-term substitution of something safer instead of inhaling smoke.
Unless you define which of the two you mean, it's hard to engage in any discussion. E-cigarettes are for permanent replacement of smoking. You can also discuss how to 'quit e-cigarettes' at a later date, but that is another subject.
E-cigarettes are an extremely successful way to replace smoking, but often require some form of support in order for this conversion to work. Without mentoring, the success rate is halved, or worse, because there are hundreds of options but few will be ideal for any individual. The system has to be tuned to the individual, for optimum results - it's not a buy-and-go solution.
People may find the right options by trial and error, if they have sufficient motivation. If their motivation is low, and they have no support - mentoring of some kind - then there is probably more chance they will fail than succeed.
So, with an e-cig, a lot depends on the individual. With enough motivation, and especially if you realise that research will help the final outcome, you can succeed. Mentoring is important for two reasons:
- The huge range of options, most of which will not suit any given individual.
- The likelihood that people will start out with sub-optimal choices, especially since the chance of that is magnified as newcomers usually want a mini - and there are far more poor-quality minis than any other type.
There are at two distinct definitions of the term 'quit smoking':
1. Quit any/all nicotine, tobacco, and inhalation of anything - total cessation.
2. Quit smoking cigarettes - but carry on consuming nicotine, inhaling a substitute, and/or with other tobacco use such as Snus (ST). This meaning is the one used when talking about consumer Harm Reduction.
So it depends entirely on which you mean. They are completely different interpretations of the phrase 'to quit smoking'. E-cigarettes are not designed or sold for (1), they are specifically for (2): the long-term substitution of something safer instead of inhaling smoke.
Unless you define which of the two you mean, it's hard to engage in any discussion. E-cigarettes are for permanent replacement of smoking. You can also discuss how to 'quit e-cigarettes' at a later date, but that is another subject.
E-cigarettes are an extremely successful way to replace smoking, but often require some form of support in order for this conversion to work. Without mentoring, the success rate is halved, or worse, because there are hundreds of options but few will be ideal for any individual. The system has to be tuned to the individual, for optimum results - it's not a buy-and-go solution.
People may find the right options by trial and error, if they have sufficient motivation. If their motivation is low, and they have no support - mentoring of some kind - then there is probably more chance they will fail than succeed.
- [motivation = weak] Buy gas station e-cig - performance not good, cannot be tuned or upgraded in any way - give up after a couple of weeks. "E-cigs are useless."
- [motivation = strong] Buy gas station e-cig - doesn't work well - seek out friends, colleagues or forum members to help - struggle with trying to make first purchase somehow work better - move up to better gear - succeed. "E-cigs work but I nearly gave up, most of them are rubbish."
- [motivation = strong, research ability = good] Get advice first - buy something decent - tweak and tune - succeed. "E-cigs are the biz."
So, with an e-cig, a lot depends on the individual. With enough motivation, and especially if you realise that research will help the final outcome, you can succeed. Mentoring is important for two reasons:
- The huge range of options, most of which will not suit any given individual.
- The likelihood that people will start out with sub-optimal choices, especially since the chance of that is magnified as newcomers usually want a mini - and there are far more poor-quality minis than any other type.
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You can do it! It's all about your motivation and getting the right equipment. I smoked for 12+ years and I quit last November after getting my first e-cig starter pack. Don't waste your money on gas station disposables. Do some research and get something decent. There are a lot of different options and mods but as a fairly new user myself I would stick with something basic and move up from there. I recently got the Ego-C and I love it. No desire at all for analog cigarettes. You can get a 510 starter pack for $30-$40. Those are highly recommended for new e-cig users. Good luck to you and there are tons of wonderfully helpful people here that have lots of knowledge.
I would do it in steps.
First use nicotine. Get off the cigarettes and all the chemicals and MAOI's in cigarettes.
Once you transition from cigarettes to vaping, all the is left is the nicotine addiction.
Slowly lower your nicotine in increments until you get to zero or very very low nicotine.
First use nicotine. Get off the cigarettes and all the chemicals and MAOI's in cigarettes.
Once you transition from cigarettes to vaping, all the is left is the nicotine addiction.
Slowly lower your nicotine in increments until you get to zero or very very low nicotine.
I choose the zero strength nicotine. I feel I can not hold on.
Even if you used gum or patches, there is nicotine in them.
I choose the zero strength nicotine. I feel I can not hold on.I choose the cheaper ones. Just the battery make me frustrated..Should I choose the nic high level?
Hello and welcome to the forum!
I would most certainly start with a higher nicotine level. Otherwise it'll be much harder to quick the nasty sticks.
I smoke for about 20 years and started with a 16mg nicotine level, and that has helped me stay away from cigarettes for over a month. I will probably continue this level of nicotine for a few months then go even lower.
I would most certainly start with a higher nicotine level. Otherwise it'll be much harder to quick the nasty sticks.
I smoke for about 20 years and started with a 16mg nicotine level, and that has helped me stay away from cigarettes for over a month. I will probably continue this level of nicotine for a few months then go even lower.
How much you smoke will decide the hardware recommended. You can get very good hardware to suit your needs around 40-50 dollars.
So many people believe they are just addicted to the act of smoking and try 0 nic right off the bat. Better to start with high nic until you can get past the cravings and work down.
So many people believe they are just addicted to the act of smoking and try 0 nic right off the bat. Better to start with high nic until you can get past the cravings and work down.
I choose the zero strength nicotine. I feel I can not hold on.
Hi Shirly, welcome.
You can do it, and yes, e-cigs can help you. If you are a heavy smoker, then you might want to start with 24mg nicotine strength. If that is too high, then use 18mg. Get good equipment. I prefer a 510 Tank system. It's simple to use. There are plenty of youtube videos that will show you what I'm talking about. Also, you might want to get 2 batteries to start with, so you will have a fresh one when the other needs to be charged.
I tried e-cigs a few months ago and didn't think they would work for me. I bought cheap equipment that just didn't work well. I tried again with good equipment, and I will never go back to cigarettes again. Don't give up!
Thanks so much. I will adop your suggestion. What I worried about is that is 24mg nicotine strength too high? I don't have much comprehension about this.
You will know if it's too high. It's not dangerous at that level. But your body will say if the concentration is too much for you. Some people like a nic buzz. I never really did. However, you're pregnant. Hopefully your doctor will be supportive of your harm reduction as quitting doesn't seem to be working and the two of you can work together. If you can do it at 12 mg that would be better.
My personal experience at 6mg is that it might as well have been no nicotine. It did nothing for me.
My personal experience at 6mg is that it might as well have been no nicotine. It did nothing for me.
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