Hi...need some help and advice

[NealBJr]

thanks for your comment. I'll try to maintain this "attempt" till I can get more suitable equipment. Did you finally quit smoking? with which equipment? if yes how long did it take to you? It is very important to me to have feedback from people who got over the different difficulties and could quit at the end...

I smoked for 20 years, 1 pack a day habbit, and I quit smoking almost accidentally.

Before I quit, I never truly tried to stop. I went from marlboro reds, marlboro 100's winstons... you name it.. unfiltered and all. Tried to cut down on the nicotine/tar by switching to Carolton 100's, but when they were $5/pack, I ended up just smoking whatever was the cheapest at the time (ended up Doral 100's).

I saw one of those cigarette looking Ecigs, and thought I'd give it a shot. For the first few weeks, I would just use the ecig inside, and smoke outside. (dual user). went from a pack per day, to about 3 per day that way. When cartriges seemed to be almost as much as much as smoking, I decided to look for something Refillable.

Then I bought an Ego style (with CE4) starter kit. Things got much cheaper... the CE4's could be refilled directly.. vaped with that setup for 6 months.... With the Ego's, I went down to about 1 cig/day. One day I decided to see how long I could go without smoking... first try was one full day... second try was 3 full days. third try... well, I am still on my third try... still vaping only for 4 years(ish).

From there, my vaping "journey" progressed. I now make my own juice, and build my own coils... it's become a hobby of mine. My mother in law quit via Chantix three times. She kept regressing into smoking because she was bored or anxious, and went back to the cigarettes. She picked up a somewhat cigalike, and that seemed to be the ticket to quit... she needed the oral fixation. She still vapes, but vapes zero nic. She still always has her vape (ego/ce4) with her at all times. She's such a light vaper, that one CE4 coil will last her several months.

Different people have different methods that work for them. It's most important that you DO quit smoking and switch to something healthier. There are several ways you can go about finding which way is best for you. For one, working on an oil rig, you should have a constant power source for recharging batteries. Definately multiple devices for backups. And eventually, something you can rebuild might be nice. Not only is it cheaper, but you can fix any problems. 2-3 spools of wire (about the same space/weight as a cellphone) and a small bag of cotton (about the size of a coke can) can last me a year. It's not for everyone, but might be something to consider down the road.

 

[sof101]

Agree with most of the posts ahead of me. The folks who have been able to stop smoking with vaping runs the gambit from the first day to 3 - 4 months or longer. Some do it cold turkey (no cigs/just vaping) while others dual use for a period of time. There is no correct way, just what works for you.

We have a saying on this forum to gauge your success, "Its not how many cigarettes you smoked today that is important, its how many you DIDN'T smoke." In other words, don't beat yourself up if you need a cig or two while you attempt to quit.

Right now, you're trying to quit with one of the less successful setups on the market. Although I was able to quit with a cigalike starter setup, I just knew there were better setups on the market. I quickly became frustrated with cigalikes, and within a month of quitting I was vaping on a mod and a much better juice delivery device (tank). The difference was night and day.

There are many testimonials on this forum of vapers who were not able to quit until they found their own ideal setup. For some, it was a particular mod, a specific tank, or a favorite e-liquid. Often it takes some experimentation with a variety of gear or e-liquids.

As everyone will have their own success stories, I will add mine. I had smoked at least a pack per day for over 30 years. I knew the cigs were bad for me, and I was having moderately advanced symptoms of COPD and chronic bronchitis. On multiple occassions, I had tried the traditional ways to quit: Nicotine gum/lozenges/patches, Wellbutrin presciption, and hypnosis twice. None of them helped.

A few years ago my mother found out she was dying of cancer, and within a couple of weeks she died. Ironically, I tried my first disposable cigalike during that period. It wasn't great, but I knew it could work since I had added incentive to not end up like my poor mother.

Thanks Baditude for your very helpfull experience and sorry for your mum. I also lost my older brother few months ago who died from cancer. It was for me a terrific period seeing my brother struggling with this killer.
Through all your comments I see that I underestimated the importance of good material and e-liquids... I jumped through the process with a minimum of information on vapping. On this forum and considering your experiences I'm (+-more) confident that I still have to work to find 1) the best vaping stuff 2) a juice that I like... and not to stress on the timing to finally quit. Unfortunately I can't do this right now but I'll keep smoking less till I can start a new search for the best material suitable for me. To tell you the truth now (after reading all your comments) I have a clearer view and I'm much more confident about quiting cigs. Thanks a lot for your help.

 

[90VG]

I agree with the others here, when you can get to town with a vape shop, get something new. It doesn't matter if you vape and smoke for a while. And the term a while is not defined. I accidentally quit myself. I had plans to quit, but no timeline. Stuff happened, and I found vaping better and that was it.

If you can do it legally, morally and ethically, take a couple work pictures for us.

I live in a small town, about 400 folks, and people have seen me vape and occasionally they ask me questions about it. The number one thing I say is that if it can knock off a couple cigs a day, go for it. There is no rule as to how long you dual use. You just do what you do. Eventually, we all quit smoking, one way or another.

I realize that on an oil rig there are various rules as to what you can do. I've never worked on oil, but I have done geothermal drilling to 2km deep. Vaping was not allowed, no phones, no cameras. Smoking was fine though. The rules are a little strange. Even my dog was allowed to run around the rig.

Save money by vaping what you got, and get something newer. You'll probably enjoy it. The math gets really easy after a while, "I saved $100 this week, I can buy a $50 mod." etc.

It can get expensive, but after a while, you kinda chill out and spend way less than before. I noticed the difference in how much money I had left over in a couple months. It only gets better as you reduce costs (DIY juice) and find a good setup.

I tried my first Cigalike in 2012. I got a bunch for free at a tradeshow. I quit smoking in May 2015. But that happened after I got a real mod with a real tank. Everyone is different.

Good luck in your journey!

 

[roseenglish]

There is a period of "transition" for everyone and part of that transition is finding the right device and e liquid for you. For me, it took 2 days before I threw the real cigs away and you would have to hold a gun to my head to smoke a real cig now. They are truly awful to smell and I cannot understand how or why I used to smoke them at all (Believe it or not)
Vaping is so much more enjoyable once you find your flavour of liquid and the device that works for you but as I say, they are not the same so there will be a period of time when you may struggle to swap but keep at it, it will happen in time. We are all different.

I started with a Joyetech eRoll (same size as a real cig) in 2012 and I am STILL using it today! (That's very unusual most people move on to more advanced devices)

I personally cannot adapt to the larger stronger devices or "breathalyser" box kits because they do not substitute the "hand to mouth" action of a real cigarette.

You need to find a device that provides:

1) Throat Hit (The feeling you get from a real cig as it hits the back of your throat when inhaling)
2) Taste - We are all different on this, you need to find a liquid that you enjoy the taste of.
3 How it feels in your hand, right now you need something that can trick your mind into thinking you are smoking a real cigarette at least a little bit.

As for how often you use the electric cig is up to you but try swapping a real cig for the electric cig every other time you go for a smoke? When you feel the need for a "smoke" just use the e cig instead. But if you are not getting the throat hit - then it will be impossible to swap. You need to get that feeling at the back of your throat that a real cig provides.

Here are some links for devices that may help you make the switch.

https://www.halocigs.com/g6/starter-kit/?source=cake&aid=102&rid=881434

Vapour2 Classic Starter Pack

Magnum Snaps | eCig Starter-Kit | Magnum E-Cig | ePuffer Vape

https://www.vaporfi.com/electronic-...360&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=AffVaping360

Try a tobacco flavoured e liquid to start with and not a fruity or food flavoured liquid. At this stage you need to be trying to replicate a real cigarette. Here are some tobacco liquids -

Best Tobacco E-Juice and Vape Juice Flavors of 2017


Best of luck and keep at it! The brain knows it's not the same but doing it this way is the easiest way to quit you will ever find, honest.

 

[sof101]

Thank you roseenglish and 90VG for your reply. now seeing all the comments I have a clear idea and I threw up all the uncertainties I had. I wont say I'll quit for 100% but for sure I'll keep going with e-cig and try my best because it's the only way for me to stop smoking. it's a matter of life or death I have to win..Thanks a lot

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

Try a tobacco flavoured e liquid to start with and not a fruity or food flavoured liquid. At this stage you need to be trying to replicate a real cigarette.

Everyone is different, but I disagree.

I can't tell the OP what they should do. I can only relate what worked for me.

I dual used for so long specifically because I was trying to replicate the experience and taste of smoking. For me, it was a futile, expensive and time wasting exercise.

There is no juice out there that "tastes just like a cigarette."

There is no device that "feels just like a cigarette."

As long as I was looking for that, I was doomed.

Fully two-thirds of my Failed Experiment Box consists of tobacco juices, tobacco flavorings, WTA formulations, MTL tanks and low wattage battery devices. The rest is stuff I either took a stupid chance on or bought just because I was cash rich and bored at the same time.

I didn't completely quit smoking until last Spring, when I found sub-Ohm vaping and juices like banana nut bread, bourbon vanilla custards, Snickers bars and cocktails.

Focusing on tobacco and lower wattage vaping limited me to a very narrow market. Even with the new MTL gear recently being released, I could count the number of quality setups in the low double digits.

The sub-Ohm sector is growing exponentially. It's a marketplace full of "Wow!"

I'm quoting @roseenglish but addressing my comments to the group as a whole. Again, I won't tell anyone what they should do to quit smoking. I am only sharing what helped me.

And one thing that really, really made the difference---I stopped buying cigarettes. I can't smoke'em if I ain't got'em.

 

[BrotherBob]

Thank you roseenglish and 90VG for your reply. now seeing all the comments I have a clear idea and I threw up all the uncertainties I had. I wont say I'll quit for 100% but for sure I'll keep going with e-cig and try my best because it's the only way for me to stop smoking. it's a matter of life or death I have to win..Thanks a lot

Welcome and glad you joined.
I have enclosed a little bit of information that may help you quit. Remember, there is no right way to do it, quit any way that works for you.
Might like to read:
http://www.vaporauthority.com/pages/learn
Vaping and Inhaling: Everything You Need To Know
https://spinfuel.com/new-vapers-start/
http://www.ecigarettedirect.co.uk/a...tte-college-guides-tutorials-information.html
Beginner – Guide To Vaping
http://vapingcheap.com/vaping-101/
6 Quick & Useful Vaping Tips for Beginners
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/f...up-the-vaping-ladder-with-egos-and-mods.5058/
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/f...nk-or-what-a-guide-to-juice-attachments.3230/

 

[suprtrkr]

Hi and welcome. Quitting smoking is always a struggle, even for those who manage to get off on the first day. Not to worry about it. Some people never do quit completely, and just use vaping to reduce their tobacco intake. It took me months before I could get off completely, and in the years I've been vaping I've fallen off the wagon twice. But none of this matters. Already you've cut your smoking in half. This is, by itself, worth doing. Don't worry about the cigs you smoke, Be thankful for the ones you don't.