Going insane waiting for first e-cig to come... (my story)

[alex8039]

Took up smoking about 1.5 years ago at age 20, incredibly big mistake after going through my toughest breakup. Cigarettes are my kryptonite, went from one cigarette to a pack-a-day+ of Malboro Red within just 2 months. Crazy to my family because I've always been the health-nut. I've avoided/obliterated every other vice out there, alcohol, prescription painkillers, other substances. But smoking... the anxiety of even thinking about attempting another quit makes me want to chain-smoke... Made about 5-6 attempts each one lasting 4-6 days. I can resist any craving but the thoughts of always denying myself a cigarette is what gets me, the cycle of addiction is really, really depressing.

It's been a huge part of my life, I've spent hours researching quitting tips, medical studies, cultivating the right attitude, reading Allen Carr's EasyWay, ordering a bunch of vitamins/herbs which can ease withdrawal, etc etc etc etc. Got so tired of waiting till I grew a pair and made another "final" attempt to 'not smoke today'. Always had e-cigs in back of my mind after hearing about them, but that was a last resort, until I could afford to splurge a bit.

Spent just 2-3 or so hours surfing the web being overwhelmed, and with the help of Tasteyourjuice vaping reviews made the decision to buy a Kgo starter kit, from Darkcityvapor. Got a bunch of accessories and a bunch of e-liquids ranging from 34mg to 18mg, 70pg/30vg mixes mostly.

My package is being sent tomorrow and I'm going crazy counting the time knowing full-well it will be at least 10 days, paid the highest shipping fee for that one day less of waiting. I can already taste the vape, I'm literally sick to death of smoking, it gives me no pleasure or sensation anymore and I already hate standard 'analogs' as I roll my own (my favorite pack of Dunhill reds costs $20, had to switch).

I really hope this stuff can distract me long enough for my body/brain to heal, I feel 20 years older than I did just 1 year ago and I can literally feel my health decline from the moment I have my morning smoke, having been an extremely healthy/athletic individual before smoking, I can really notice the effects.

 

[hvac999]

It sounds like you have the motivation it will take. E-cigs will help you accomplish your goal. It will still be tough for a while but you will get through it. I stopped after a pack a day for 35 years so I know you can do it. Just try to relax some before receiving your kit. I know, I've been there too. There are a lot of people here that will help you.

 

[stillnotsmoking]

Good luck, and remember not to get frustrated, the process is different for everyone. Myself, I tried a throw-a-way at a gas station and was instantly hooked on vaping, and never had the desire to pick up another cigarette. You may find it's not that easy for you, no shame in that. What matters here is not the cigarettes that you do smoke, but the cigarettes that you DONT smoke. Try not to get stressed, think of it as you are taking up vaping, not quitting smoking. You will also find that after you take up vaping cigarettes taste TERRIBLE which I found helped me a lot!

Again, GOOD LUCK and welcome to ECF!

 

[Talyon]

Smoked 1.5 pad for 40 years took me one week of Vapeing to quit analogs completely. It's been 6-7 weeks now and no way well I turn back. Your going to love this new journey mate, so many have had the same results. The days well pass. GL. Keep in touch.

 

[FACE MEAT]

Try not to get stressed, think of it as you are taking up vaping, not quitting smoking.

Great tip. I got into vaping because I thought it'd be a nice way to get my nicotine fix in places where smoking isn't allowed. I had no intention of quitting smoking cigarettes. A few days after I got my first kit, I just sort of quit feeling the urge to have a cigarette. It was nearly effortless.

Don't feel guilty about smoking analogs after you begin vaping. If anything, the analogs will remind you how much they taste like the inside of an anus.

 

[KraKsX]

Good luck to you, and remember keep coming back here, any questions, need tips, feel 'something isn't right', let us know, we are your support group, we have your back, your goal is our goal.

I feel great knowing people want to give up smoking, and vaping [for me] has been the best way.

Understand 1 thing, while vaping nic, you are still addicted. You are just choosing a 'healthier' way to use nicotine.

 

[Mountain_Rain96]

Good luck in quitting. I smoked Marlboro reds for 31 years, and quit from day one after buying my first e-cig kit. It also helps that you want to quit. I know I did...

 

[DJ RyckRak]

Glad you joined ECF...
Lots to friendly people here to listen and help.

Wishing ya the best mate !

 

[alex8039]

Thanks for the warm reception guys! I think this is one of the few places where people can relate to what I'm going through.

It's easy for people to say "just man-up and quit, it was easy for me", when they only had 2-3 cigarettes a day. But I guess I was genetically programmed to reinforce this particular addictive behavior.

I already know that a big part of smoking is habitual, in preparation I have forbid myself from smoking indoors some weeks ago, it took a few tries but now it's stuck, and as long as I'm in my room my cravings much milder. I will continue this ritual with the e-cig, only vaping outdoors for 4-5 minutes like I would a normal cigarette. I hope to cut down to 0 nicotine eventually, and I'm really excited that if I ever 'relapse' in the future with the e-cig I will not feel guilty! No more relapse anxiety

 

[DDark4eva]

You have indeed come to the right place, as a few already mentioned you sound really motivated so you're off to a good start. This forum has helped me so much.
To me, the hardest part of the transition is finding a setup that works for you..eliquid, pv etc..
The day I found mine is the day I smoked my last analog, literally looked over at the pack b4 I even left the store and said "oh you're done" threw away what was left. No desire for one since. As far as Im concerned if it worked for me it can work for almost anyone. Welcome to ECF and Good luck.

 

[DJ RyckRak]

Thanks to DDark and Mountain for your encouragement to the new folks !

WE all know how hard it is to quit ciggys- with the thousand nasty things that come out of them....
Along with the stigma, the cravings and the anxiety of not having enough of them around.
Non-smokers (like my dear wife) could never understand the addiction fully...all they see is us puffing away our money...
and our lives away. And I was one- 40+ years, PAD+ 'burro red' man...killing myself. Vaping Saved Me !!!
So, we need to help each other here on ECF- some people have no one else to turn to for advice and encouragement.

Thanks DDark and Mountain !!!

 

[alex8039]

Still no tracking number after placing the order 4 days ago, and using the USPS estimator they guarantee a delivery in 9 days if sent already (so much for 3-5 business days)

 

[KraKsX]

i didnt read there site
but i wanna guess the 9days is USA only not Australia

customs can be a ..... sometimes, and no company will say a time when dealing with customs

it shouldnt be to long though Australia rules!

 

[Califa]

first off welcome to the forums. the forums is a great motivation tool to stay off those analogs or in your case rollies. i hope your starter kit works well for you and please keep in mind that there are more advanced products out there just in case your starter kit doesnt feel like its doing the trick. in my honest opinion the hardest part is the first couple months once you have adapted to vaping you will feel great with a better lung capacity and overall feel more healthy. i'm at the point now where even the smell of cigarettes makes me feel disgusted like "damn i cant believe i used to smoke those" lol i hope you find everything you need here in these forums.
take care

 

[Ojdo73]

Welcome to the forum, Alex. And the best of luck to you in your endevour to quitting the stinkies.
I smoked for 25 years just over a pack a day for most of them. Was down to about 15 a day when I first heard of vaping.
My e-pipe gott me off the stinkies and the people on this forum helped me to stay off them during my worst day so far (yesterday). So its six weeks and a day for me now.
Like almost everyone here, I've had good days and bad days. And so will you. The important thing to remember during those bad days is: You Are Not Alone!! In A forum this big, there is allways someone online.

 

[Noobsta12]

I've just made the change as well, good luck to you! I'm on my 2nd week and it getting a lot easier. I've noticed my skin is getting better. That's something to use as motivation, less wrinkles lol

 

[Antoly]

>will continue this ritual with the e-cig, only vaping outdoors for 4-5 minutes like I would a normal cigarette

If you plan this you definitely plan your failure with e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes are NOT like cigarettes at all. To be successful, I'd recommend not to limit yourself at all for the firat time. Vape when you want and where you want and as strong e-liquid as you want. After a week you will forget what tobacco cigarettes are. After a month you probably will want to reconsider your nicotine consumption. If not, it's OK as well. Remember, you are struggling not nicotine itself, but cigarettes.

I myself has quit two years ago just in one day after smoking not 2-3 but 25-30 cigarettes a day for 42 years. Was it difficult? Absolutely not. The next day I just forgot to buy cigarettes. That was it.

Good luck.

 

[AdamV8per]

We share a similar story. I ordered my e-cig online and I was 7 days cold turkey at the time. I was feeling so sick and didn't think I could afford to wait until my package came. Fortunately, that same day, I located a local vendor who hooked me up with a device until my package came in the mail.

Its been 2 weeks and I'm going strong. I don't even think about cigs anymore. Thanks for sharing your story and best wishes towards your success!

 

[ar_zaem]

I would say that I wasnt intent to stop smoking on my 1st buy for cigarette. But when I do smoke analog cig, It tasted like you eating your own puke. I can only smoke half way from analog cig. N now, it has been 2 months since i stop taking those analog cig.

 

[alex8039]

It makes me brim with excitement every time I read how people have a new-found aversion to normal cigarettes.

Sadly nicotine is illegal to sell in Australia in forms like the e-cig so I can't substitute until the package comes. It's only legal to sell in forms of combustible over-taxed carcinogenic tobacco or useless patches which have been proven to be useless. Really boggles my mind sometimes how the laws are made...