Recently started vaping, but more than likely not for common reasons, perhaps so, but I've yet to meet someone with my type of story.
I had smoked cigarettes for a good year and a half before being introduced to an e-cig. Originally, I wasn't impressed, and it was the only "cigarette" type thing that made me cough, as it irritated my throat. So I continued using tobacco based cigarettes for a short while following. One day while at a friend's house, I caught their bronchitis, as we were doing illegal things, and shared a pipe. The illness lasted me a good two weeks, and then cleared, as far as the sickness goes. The phlegm produced, however, stayed for another week and disappeared. Occasionally I still get the phlegm, but only once every while, and really only one cough worth, close enough to normal. However, for a short few weeks, it wasn't normal, and that was when I had kicked up my smoking habits to deal with the oncoming stress I had from a new job. I was extremely scared. After research, actually heard about COPD and what it was for the first time, and noted the similarities to what I was experiencing. That was last week, and only this week did I learn I more than likely do not have COPD (10%ish chance I do, but its unlikely). My relief was so overwhelming, I decided then and there to not touch another tobacco product again. However, when I went to work the next day, after not smoking at all for a good twelve hours before, I freaked out. I couldn't handle the stress I found so easy to deal with when I was smoking, however I had made myself a promise. So, I looked for an alternative. Remembered that we sold e-cigarettes at the store I work for, and decided to give it a shot. Immediately, I felt so much calmer, and since I've started, I've yet to have a panic attack like the one I had. I don't have the light-headed feeling I got from cigarettes, and really it seems that I've been more productive and focused since starting using e-cigs as an alternative.
I had originally planned to quit smoking as a surprise for my partner, who is currently in Mexico for studies. I didn't plan on quitting until they returned, as they help me deal with stress and anxiety like no one else can, but due to my recent health scare, I felt better now than later.
Although I'm just starting, I'm already hooked. And I'm not even buying the good stuff yet, currently until my next pay check, I'm using Blu disposables, which apparently have a bad reputation, but its to hold me until I can purchase something a little more than what I have.
My purpose for joining the forum is to find others, to share my story, and to get advice.
Starting with: What e-cig should I get?
My preferences are the shorter, cigarette-esque types, and I like portability.
I also work eight hours most days, with chances to smoke every two hours, 3 chances in total, for about 15 minutes, 1 hour, and 15 minutes at a time. I need a brand that can last that long, provide a good experience, and isn't bulky, or ugly. Amount of vapor, more is better in my opinion, but I can deal with a decent amount just fine.
Does that bring anything to mind? If so, I'd love to get your take on what my first real e-cig should be.
I had smoked cigarettes for a good year and a half before being introduced to an e-cig. Originally, I wasn't impressed, and it was the only "cigarette" type thing that made me cough, as it irritated my throat. So I continued using tobacco based cigarettes for a short while following. One day while at a friend's house, I caught their bronchitis, as we were doing illegal things, and shared a pipe. The illness lasted me a good two weeks, and then cleared, as far as the sickness goes. The phlegm produced, however, stayed for another week and disappeared. Occasionally I still get the phlegm, but only once every while, and really only one cough worth, close enough to normal. However, for a short few weeks, it wasn't normal, and that was when I had kicked up my smoking habits to deal with the oncoming stress I had from a new job. I was extremely scared. After research, actually heard about COPD and what it was for the first time, and noted the similarities to what I was experiencing. That was last week, and only this week did I learn I more than likely do not have COPD (10%ish chance I do, but its unlikely). My relief was so overwhelming, I decided then and there to not touch another tobacco product again. However, when I went to work the next day, after not smoking at all for a good twelve hours before, I freaked out. I couldn't handle the stress I found so easy to deal with when I was smoking, however I had made myself a promise. So, I looked for an alternative. Remembered that we sold e-cigarettes at the store I work for, and decided to give it a shot. Immediately, I felt so much calmer, and since I've started, I've yet to have a panic attack like the one I had. I don't have the light-headed feeling I got from cigarettes, and really it seems that I've been more productive and focused since starting using e-cigs as an alternative.
I had originally planned to quit smoking as a surprise for my partner, who is currently in Mexico for studies. I didn't plan on quitting until they returned, as they help me deal with stress and anxiety like no one else can, but due to my recent health scare, I felt better now than later.
Although I'm just starting, I'm already hooked. And I'm not even buying the good stuff yet, currently until my next pay check, I'm using Blu disposables, which apparently have a bad reputation, but its to hold me until I can purchase something a little more than what I have.
My purpose for joining the forum is to find others, to share my story, and to get advice.
Starting with: What e-cig should I get?
My preferences are the shorter, cigarette-esque types, and I like portability.
I also work eight hours most days, with chances to smoke every two hours, 3 chances in total, for about 15 minutes, 1 hour, and 15 minutes at a time. I need a brand that can last that long, provide a good experience, and isn't bulky, or ugly. Amount of vapor, more is better in my opinion, but I can deal with a decent amount just fine.
Does that bring anything to mind? If so, I'd love to get your take on what my first real e-cig should be.
