Is there a way out?
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Been there, done that, with only self support. It's a pleasure to support someone else quitting the same horrible habit.
I will say I love Tribeca as well.
When I first started "real" vaping (not a cigalike) it was 24 mg Tribeca that kept me at it. Over a year I've gone from that to higher watt, more cloud and flavor type setups and use 6 mg I DIY (including a very decent Tribeca clone). It's all a question of what works for you, as we're all different. At least for now, vaping is helping you reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke so that's something. But as a pack and a half smoker for way too many years, I can tell you it is possible.
And as to health, as has been pointed out, there may be a few folks out there who got away with smoking for many years without developing health issues, but there are way more who do, and who do die at a younger age because of it. You'll figure out how to motivate yourself, and a good place to start is to look at your lovely family and know you're doing something positive for them. You want to see your children grow up, right?
When I first started "real" vaping (not a cigalike) it was 24 mg Tribeca that kept me at it. Over a year I've gone from that to higher watt, more cloud and flavor type setups and use 6 mg I DIY (including a very decent Tribeca clone). It's all a question of what works for you, as we're all different. At least for now, vaping is helping you reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke so that's something. But as a pack and a half smoker for way too many years, I can tell you it is possible.
And as to health, as has been pointed out, there may be a few folks out there who got away with smoking for many years without developing health issues, but there are way more who do, and who do die at a younger age because of it. You'll figure out how to motivate yourself, and a good place to start is to look at your lovely family and know you're doing something positive for them. You want to see your children grow up, right?
It depends on the maker. The Tribeca clone I make myself. I personally would not use a third party clone of a juice. I want to know what's in it. It would take a lot of trust in the other person for me to accept a "homemade" juice for me to vape. And I'm not a trusting type.
? On those nicotine salt pods. I need to know what they are an how do I get them
I found right away I liked the flavors and experience of vaping more than smoking but still loved smoking and it has a stronger effect -- stronger nic in the vape hurts my throat and my head. Plus, just couldn't grasp the concept of not smoking. I ended up realizing I couldn't really see how things would go and decided I didn't have to and just let it happen. Took 9 months, probably could have gone slightly faster with more support of that way of doing things.
You said "it's fine to vape between each cigarette" what I suggest is to try and reduce the number of transitions, go an hour, then 2, and so on, a day of only vaping periods and also at first only smoke some part of the day maybe even. Switching back and forth is harder on your lungs I think. And you can concentrate on the experiences a bit more. I even found MTL vaping improved my cig technique! If you find yourself vaping too much trying to get the whole tobacco nic fix, that can be time to have a cig.
You said "it's fine to vape between each cigarette" what I suggest is to try and reduce the number of transitions, go an hour, then 2, and so on, a day of only vaping periods and also at first only smoke some part of the day maybe even. Switching back and forth is harder on your lungs I think. And you can concentrate on the experiences a bit more. I even found MTL vaping improved my cig technique! If you find yourself vaping too much trying to get the whole tobacco nic fix, that can be time to have a cig.
I hate to be harsh, but could it be you are really fibbing to yourself about not having adverse effects on your health? I mean, I'm not accusing or anything like that, but if you don't think cigarettes are hurting you at all, then why would you ask?
In my twenties, I told myself I would quit smoking when I was 30. But I didn't. Then I said would quit when they started hurting me. Well, they did (bronchitis, shortness of breath), but it was subtle and I ignored it, so I kept on smoking. For decades.
The bronchitis kept cropping up several times a year, sometimes really severe. I blamed it on allergies, as it usually presented in the spring or fall. I was lying to myself (to continue my habit!). I didn't admit that at the time, but I do now.
Long story short, it's been 3 1/2 years since my last cigarette, and I couldn't be more thankful. It wasn't a piece of cake to quit; I still had urges, but I had my vape to smooth me during a couple of semi-rough times.
I haven't been sick at all since I smoked my last cigarette (July 2, 2013). I can breathe, I can laugh without coughing, I don't have to clear my formerly gurgly throat every time I talk, and my house and my body no longer stiink. And my fingernails and toenails grow so fast I can't keep up.
Part of the explanation in this riddle is that we need oxygen to live and thrive. When we smoke burning tobacco, carbon monoxide attaches itself to our red blood cells, displacing the oxygen. Therein lies part of the trouble, not to mention the tar buildup in our lungs, rendering them less efficient to distribute the oxygen (which won't be distributed by the red blood cells anyway because they contain carbon monoxide, vicious cycle there).
Some smokers seem to escape it. I knew that wouldn't be me. I pushed the envelope way too long anyway.
Best wishes, whatever you choose.
In my twenties, I told myself I would quit smoking when I was 30. But I didn't. Then I said would quit when they started hurting me. Well, they did (bronchitis, shortness of breath), but it was subtle and I ignored it, so I kept on smoking. For decades.
The bronchitis kept cropping up several times a year, sometimes really severe. I blamed it on allergies, as it usually presented in the spring or fall. I was lying to myself (to continue my habit!). I didn't admit that at the time, but I do now.
Long story short, it's been 3 1/2 years since my last cigarette, and I couldn't be more thankful. It wasn't a piece of cake to quit; I still had urges, but I had my vape to smooth me during a couple of semi-rough times.
I haven't been sick at all since I smoked my last cigarette (July 2, 2013). I can breathe, I can laugh without coughing, I don't have to clear my formerly gurgly throat every time I talk, and my house and my body no longer stiink. And my fingernails and toenails grow so fast I can't keep up.
Part of the explanation in this riddle is that we need oxygen to live and thrive. When we smoke burning tobacco, carbon monoxide attaches itself to our red blood cells, displacing the oxygen. Therein lies part of the trouble, not to mention the tar buildup in our lungs, rendering them less efficient to distribute the oxygen (which won't be distributed by the red blood cells anyway because they contain carbon monoxide, vicious cycle there).
Some smokers seem to escape it. I knew that wouldn't be me. I pushed the envelope way too long anyway.
Best wishes, whatever you choose.
Simple! If you don't want to quit don't quit. It's your choice. If you ever do decide well this forum will probably still be here
I had a love/hate relationship with my smokes until I found vaping. I was 100% converted once I found a setup and juice that fit me. My husband still does both and it's hard for me to understand why he wants to make out with the bottom of an ashtray when he has a lovely setup and delicious juice. Oh, how I want him to quit! But I can't make him quit anymore than anyone, except you, can make you quit. If you want it enough and seek out help when you need it, it can be done. You have a couple wonderful kids and a lovely wife in that pic there, that's some of the best motivation you could ask for. I also completely attribute my success to this point to ecf. You've joined an amazing community full of helpful and caring people. Reach out when you need help.
I smoked 1-2 packs a day for about 25 years. I also feel like I dodged some bullets to not have any terrible things happen. I knew I couldn't keep smoking and I want to be around for my kids. I'm also happier to be able to hug my kids and smell good instead of like a dirty ashtray!
I've had the misfortune to lose a couple important people in my life to smoking related illnesses and cancer. I didn't want to be one of them. Vaping saves lives.
Welcome to ecf and best wishes on your journey.
I smoked 1-2 packs a day for about 25 years. I also feel like I dodged some bullets to not have any terrible things happen. I knew I couldn't keep smoking and I want to be around for my kids. I'm also happier to be able to hug my kids and smell good instead of like a dirty ashtray!
I've had the misfortune to lose a couple important people in my life to smoking related illnesses and cancer. I didn't want to be one of them. Vaping saves lives.
Welcome to ecf and best wishes on your journey.
Here's my opinion and I'm sure I will be confronted about it
. If you don't want to switch DON'T! It is your' life not ours'. If you like smoking then go ahead. All I can say is millions of people die from cigarettes and you are taking huge risk by continuing to do so BUT that's your' decision not mine. I smoked 2 pad and vaping will add a good ten years to my life (based on me coughing up flem in the morning and my breathing being affected), I love vaping because of that. If you like smoking there's nothing wrong with that, most of us were smokers so we can relate.I will say I love Tribeca as well.
Yup. I like Tribeca, but I don't like Halo.
I'm afraid my visit to the Halo marquee at Vapefest 2016 didn't end well.
$20 for 30ml. I got 100ml for $20 from most of the other brands.
Yeah I know sir it's my choice and am struggling inner thoughts and cravings that's why I'm here speaking out
Would you recommend any of these brands that offer good tribeca at reasonable prices
@kbeam418 im vaping since joining ecf yesterday with no single analog... nothing changed but feeling that I have a backup community helps a lot.
It's all good, in time you will quit smoking if you just keep at it. I dual used for a bit until I found something that I liked. Very high strength nicotine helped to. I mean stuff that was getting me light headed, made it to where I didn't even want a cig lol.Yeah I know sir it's my choice and am struggling inner thoughts and cravings that's why I'm here speaking out
Tribeca is Halo (Purity/Nicopure Labs). Nobody else will sell it, other than a few niche vendors.
Halo sell good liquids, but the prices are too high. Also, many of the old formulations are unsuited to sub-ohm vaping as well.
If I wanted to vape it again, I'd buy it twice as high nicotine and dilute it with an equal amount of plain VG.
The flavor can take it, as it was designed for early devices under 10w.
check out Heathers Heavenly Vapes NET's juices.... my favorites are Pirates Booty and Dragon Fire ( flavors extracted from tobacco) spend a few $ and try a sampler pack.. these may be the flavors that will convince you that ciggies could be a thing in your past
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