Although I haven't read through every post on the new members forum, I imagine there are several stories similar to mine. I've been smoking regularly for 25 years, started when I was 15. A lot of my friends smoked and we all thought it was a grand time. Many of these friends went on to various professions, medical, dental, law, etc as did I. However I was the only one left with the habit. Mind you that when we get together from time to time, we will enjoy a smoke for old times sake.
Once college was over and I entered into my doctorate program, I considered quitting so as not to offend fellow students, professors, or patients. Well that didn't work! The stress of that level of education plus the release of that stress at various local bars and partys contributed further to prolonging my habit. My education beyond high school was an additional 12 years before I started practice, all the while smoking 1-1/2 packs a day. Essentially I existed in a world where smoking was quite frowned upon, guilt and shame ensued. Having to be careful about only smoking in certain clothes, frequent and odd hour bathings, etc. to get the stink off.
Once I started practice, I immediately found an awesome and beautiful woman to marry me and we pumped out 3 kids in succession.... smoking all the while. Now that I have a consistent professional and family life, I have found that there is tremendous stress to incorporate smoking a pack a day in this lifestyle. In fact I have never really considered quitting. Until now.
My mother, who smokes heavily, had a fifty-one ecig that they sell in the mall. I had heard of ecigs and thought that might be cool to try one day. Well she let me give it a try and I was astonished. Normally I do a fair bit of research before I take the plunge. But I went straight to the mall and plopped down $170 for the starter kit. Not knowing anything at the time, I thought it was just great.Over the next 2 days I realized the batteries were inconsistent, the cartomizers were difficult to get a consistent pull, and they didn't taste all that great. Subsequent and heavy reading on these forums and elsewhere has allowed me to find the right things I should have started with. but hey I haven't smoked an analog in 9 days. Those 51's started me on the path that has truly changed my life. I will give them that much.
Over the past week I have procured an eGo pass thru, a Silver Bullet with LR attys, variety of cartomizers and juices. I'm really enjoying the SB, LR atty, and flucured altliquid.
My family is excited for me and I have even converted 3 heavy smoking friends to give it a shot.
This may sound a little nerdy, but this is a real life changer for someone like me.
Sidney
Once college was over and I entered into my doctorate program, I considered quitting so as not to offend fellow students, professors, or patients. Well that didn't work! The stress of that level of education plus the release of that stress at various local bars and partys contributed further to prolonging my habit. My education beyond high school was an additional 12 years before I started practice, all the while smoking 1-1/2 packs a day. Essentially I existed in a world where smoking was quite frowned upon, guilt and shame ensued. Having to be careful about only smoking in certain clothes, frequent and odd hour bathings, etc. to get the stink off.
Once I started practice, I immediately found an awesome and beautiful woman to marry me and we pumped out 3 kids in succession.... smoking all the while. Now that I have a consistent professional and family life, I have found that there is tremendous stress to incorporate smoking a pack a day in this lifestyle. In fact I have never really considered quitting. Until now.
My mother, who smokes heavily, had a fifty-one ecig that they sell in the mall. I had heard of ecigs and thought that might be cool to try one day. Well she let me give it a try and I was astonished. Normally I do a fair bit of research before I take the plunge. But I went straight to the mall and plopped down $170 for the starter kit. Not knowing anything at the time, I thought it was just great.Over the next 2 days I realized the batteries were inconsistent, the cartomizers were difficult to get a consistent pull, and they didn't taste all that great. Subsequent and heavy reading on these forums and elsewhere has allowed me to find the right things I should have started with. but hey I haven't smoked an analog in 9 days. Those 51's started me on the path that has truly changed my life. I will give them that much.
Over the past week I have procured an eGo pass thru, a Silver Bullet with LR attys, variety of cartomizers and juices. I'm really enjoying the SB, LR atty, and flucured altliquid.
My family is excited for me and I have even converted 3 heavy smoking friends to give it a shot.
This may sound a little nerdy, but this is a real life changer for someone like me.
Sidney
