How long did it take you to quit smoking?
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I smoked for 33 years at 2 p.a d. when I decided to try vaping. While waiting on my starter kit to arrive I bought a carton of cigs (easily gone in 5 days) but my starter kit showed up as I was opening pack number two. I decided to wean off of cigs by using both. It took me 2 weeks to finish that carton which was absolutely unheard of with me. Once those were gone I depended solely on my ecigs. I did buy a pack to keep in my vaping gear box as a security blanket but I never smoked them. I eventually gave them away in the latter part of my 3rd month or 4th month. I felt really secure in vaping by that time and I've not touched a cigarette since. I agree that each person take it in their own sweet time without pressuring themselves. We're already stressed enough, just let your senses take over. They will steer you in the right direction without much urging 
It's a process. Finding the right flavor the right nic level and having some support. I vape a lot more than I ever smoked but it keeps me from smoking. Plus i like the flavors I'm vaping so I want it more so that has a factor as well.
If you have a supportive hubby that is great. My wife quit smoking years, years ago and is very supportive of my vaping and the expense while I'm buying juices and trying to go back to vaping.
It is a process that can take some time for some. That's ok. Don't stress enjoy the new found hobby and let things take their course.
Oh another thing. Have the hubby read the forum as well. It may help. Let him see it's a process and you may still smoke but that's ok as it's a process and a migration from one nicotine delivery system to another more healthy system.
My g/f quit the second she picked up an ecig. At the 1 year mark she is thinking about quitting vaping. Myself I smoked on and off for a while, but I decided I wasn't quitting I was changing brands. I went from my regulars to this and I started out at 18mg and now I get headaches from it so I am down to 15 or 12, and I may vape for the rest of my life or I may not, but I am no longer hurting those around me nor am I causing and extra financial burden on top,of it. So it is a win for me. Even if I get to 0 nic I may continue to vape for the feel or I may grow tired of it, who knows what the future holds. For now take it as it is and enjoy it.
If you are stressing yourself out over it it isn't worth it. It's not about the cigs you smoke it's about the ones you don't.
for some this is not an overnight solution. You may not have the right flavour or the right strength or the right battery or the right tank it is all trial and error.
I took my first drag of a cig when I was 2-4 years old. One puff had me throw the cig down and run to my nebulizer and calm my asthma down. I went 10 more years smoke free, then when I was 15 I started smoking cigars. I was given a pack of cigs, when I was 16, and I always said I wouldn't get into that habit. After the pack disappeared into the air I was hooked and addicted to the feeling it gave me. I smoked a lot leading up to the current time period (I got up to about smoking 15 - 18 cigs a day).
Along the way I tried E-cigs. Started with N-Joy starter kit, all it really did for me was it gave me something to do inside and I still smoked everyday I vaped. I eventually started seeing nice mods pop up in my life and I was fascinated by the beauty and quality of vapor production. I then invested in getting a VV V3 Innokin with a vivi nova clearo.
It took awhile for me to accumulate enough supplies for me to really kick the whole smoking cig habit in the rear. I currently have a MVP v2, a ton of clearos, a ton of eliquid. I have been vaping since July 2013. I would go 2 weeks vaping 1 week smoking. Eventually I had all I needed to make the change finalized. I finally stopped smoking cigs last month and I will not go back. My whole family smokes and my next transition is to help them make the positive change to vaping. I appreciate the help and insight this forum provides me to be up-to-date and enticed to be a permanent vaper!
Along the way I tried E-cigs. Started with N-Joy starter kit, all it really did for me was it gave me something to do inside and I still smoked everyday I vaped. I eventually started seeing nice mods pop up in my life and I was fascinated by the beauty and quality of vapor production. I then invested in getting a VV V3 Innokin with a vivi nova clearo.
It took awhile for me to accumulate enough supplies for me to really kick the whole smoking cig habit in the rear. I currently have a MVP v2, a ton of clearos, a ton of eliquid. I have been vaping since July 2013. I would go 2 weeks vaping 1 week smoking. Eventually I had all I needed to make the change finalized. I finally stopped smoking cigs last month and I will not go back. My whole family smokes and my next transition is to help them make the positive change to vaping. I appreciate the help and insight this forum provides me to be up-to-date and enticed to be a permanent vaper!
He actually read your 1st post & agreed. He's a former smoker, so I think he understands. He's even telling me to spend whatever I want to spend, etc..
Pretty much within days of finding cigalike disposables at a pharmacy near my home; within a month I had no more cigs in my house (was giving away a pack at a time).
haven't touched a cigarette since August 2013
haven't touched a cigarette since August 2013
Not sure if this is against the rule but I am quoting myself for the new page in case it gets overlooked.
A buddy of mine dips and smokes. About a PAD and a fair amount of dip. He comes over and tries my stuff and drinks beer. I am working on him (no pressure).
It is good to hear that it can decrease dipping. That is good.
Take a dip every now and then but stay on the vapor. If you love it, do it on special occasions. Don't be a quitter. We are talking about harm reduction.
You have come a long way.
Not overlooked...
I had 6 cigs today.
I usually have 10-14.
The glass is half-full.
Thank you!
Nice reply, why didn't i think of that one
Tried the patch before but ended up on the patch & smoking...not good
After 40+ years
Bought my first Joytech ego cc on Aug 31 2013 & have not had a real cig since then, 5 months now WooHoo!!!
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I am not sure if you can quote yourself. That has to be against the rules. Or perhaps we need more rules? It does look like smoke to me.
I'm still quiting. I've been vaping for a little over a month and when I first started I quit cold turkey for two weeks, no problems. Then I ran out of juice and the cravings hit. I managed another day and then bought of pack of smokes. At the time I didn't have a local B&M. Since then I haven't been able to quit again.
The worst for me is when I have my morning coffee. This morning I must've chain vaped for an hour to quell the beast within. I had my last stinky yesterday and so far I'm doing good. Keep your fingers crossed, tomorrow will bring a new morning and a fresh pot of coffee.
The worst for me is when I have my morning coffee. This morning I must've chain vaped for an hour to quell the beast within. I had my last stinky yesterday and so far I'm doing good. Keep your fingers crossed, tomorrow will bring a new morning and a fresh pot of coffee.
It took me a month to go to vaping only. I immediately cut back from 20 cigs to just 6. Slowly I just let vaping take over. It's hard letting go and trust that the vape will take care of the nic.
There's a saying around here: Count the ones you don't have, not the ones you do. When you finally get the right gear and liquids.... It will make it easier.
There's a saying around here: Count the ones you don't have, not the ones you do. When you finally get the right gear and liquids.... It will make it easier.
I got my Innokin on a Wednesday, and began to cut way back. Tried my last one the following Monday night and said Yuk! I was about 1 1/2 packs a day and had smoked for 47 years. Really! I had only quit once before (hypnosis) and lasted for 7 months.
This it the only way to go!
This it the only way to go!
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