So according to my calculator that I have on my igoogle page I've been vaping 7 weeks, 5 days and 6 hours.
It's been an interesting journey for me, probably not you
. All started when my wife sent me a link to an article on e-cigs. I thought I remembered hearing about them before but didn't give it too much thought. Just figured it was a gimmick.
I've been a smoker for about 20 years, 1 -1/2 pks a day and I was really hating it, and feeling it. I'd tried to quit a bunch of times using different methods but nothing worked for more than a 2 weeks. I was at the point where I wanted to quit but didn't feel like I had any willpower to do so.
Along came that link in the email and the research began. It didn't take more than a day or two of looking into ecigs to realize I thought this could work for me. I figured even if I used them for a while it would be better than smoking analogs.
I made the decision to purchase a "kit" of 510s and check them out. At the same time I bought a sampler from JC. Thought I'd try the ecig and maybe in time (maybe a week or month) give it a shot to ween myself off analogs. I went into it knowing it would be different than analogs, but expecting it to be similar. I really looked forward to seeing first hand if it would live up to the hype.
Got the 510 order about 2:30 in the afternoon. Took a draw and smiled, amazed that this device could replicate smoking as good as it did. For me I though I would need not just the nicotine but the action of smoking and definitely the inhale/exhale of something.
I vaped till 5 with a pretty heavy buzz from all the nicotine the included 24mg carts gave me. At home, at 6 I lite up an analog for comparison. Wow, that tastes like ... I thought. Took a few more drags and put it out.
Next day used the 510, a lot, even more after the JC order came in
2 weeks go by without too much of an urge for an analog, though I felt like I cheated myself and never had the "last one".
After about 2 weeks I had already ordered Nhaler liquid, 510 stuff from china with some liquid, and started to mod the carts. I also went through a serious nic fit. I let the fit continue over the weekend and chain vaped until monday when I said screw it. Better to have one analog than chain-vape. I had it, it was good but tasted like crap, didn't give me the lung hit I thought I would get, made me buzzed??, immediately gave me a itch in my throat and I stunk like and tasted smoke for hours after. It did however satisfy that craving, which after 2 weeks wasn't just from nicotine.
That was the "last one". Till I decide to have another, which I have no real desire for. Still have the pack in my desk, just getting stale. What amazes me is that I can have a pack of analogs next to me and not want one.
So here I am at 7 + weeks. I've replaced my analog habit with a vaping habit. I'm ok with that for now. I like that I can adjust my nic level and plan to lower over time.
If people say they are impressed I quit smoking I tell them I didnt quit, it's more like I switched brands. To me I believe I switched to something much better for me.
Hardware wise I no longer use the 510. I got sick of the carts leaking, not wicking well, crappy battery life, and most of all the burnt taste.
I now use the M402. I got the EVO, Innovapors M402 (and pcc), and just today an M402 with a PCC from absolutleyecigs.
From what I've used so far through this whole process I think the 402 is far better for me than the 510, just my opinion. And after a very very short time with the M402 from Absolutleyecigs I think I've found my new favorite.
For now...
I will not however start getting into the voltage mods. I want to quit the vaping habit eventually and think I'll like high voltage way too much.
Anyway, thank you to all of you on this forum. It's been such a valuable resource for me in the short amount of time I've been here.
It's been an interesting journey for me, probably not you
. All started when my wife sent me a link to an article on e-cigs. I thought I remembered hearing about them before but didn't give it too much thought. Just figured it was a gimmick. I've been a smoker for about 20 years, 1 -1/2 pks a day and I was really hating it, and feeling it. I'd tried to quit a bunch of times using different methods but nothing worked for more than a 2 weeks. I was at the point where I wanted to quit but didn't feel like I had any willpower to do so.
Along came that link in the email and the research began. It didn't take more than a day or two of looking into ecigs to realize I thought this could work for me. I figured even if I used them for a while it would be better than smoking analogs.
I made the decision to purchase a "kit" of 510s and check them out. At the same time I bought a sampler from JC. Thought I'd try the ecig and maybe in time (maybe a week or month) give it a shot to ween myself off analogs. I went into it knowing it would be different than analogs, but expecting it to be similar. I really looked forward to seeing first hand if it would live up to the hype.
Got the 510 order about 2:30 in the afternoon. Took a draw and smiled, amazed that this device could replicate smoking as good as it did. For me I though I would need not just the nicotine but the action of smoking and definitely the inhale/exhale of something.
I vaped till 5 with a pretty heavy buzz from all the nicotine the included 24mg carts gave me. At home, at 6 I lite up an analog for comparison. Wow, that tastes like ... I thought. Took a few more drags and put it out.
Next day used the 510, a lot, even more after the JC order came in
2 weeks go by without too much of an urge for an analog, though I felt like I cheated myself and never had the "last one".
After about 2 weeks I had already ordered Nhaler liquid, 510 stuff from china with some liquid, and started to mod the carts. I also went through a serious nic fit. I let the fit continue over the weekend and chain vaped until monday when I said screw it. Better to have one analog than chain-vape. I had it, it was good but tasted like crap, didn't give me the lung hit I thought I would get, made me buzzed??, immediately gave me a itch in my throat and I stunk like and tasted smoke for hours after. It did however satisfy that craving, which after 2 weeks wasn't just from nicotine.
That was the "last one". Till I decide to have another, which I have no real desire for. Still have the pack in my desk, just getting stale. What amazes me is that I can have a pack of analogs next to me and not want one.
So here I am at 7 + weeks. I've replaced my analog habit with a vaping habit. I'm ok with that for now. I like that I can adjust my nic level and plan to lower over time.
If people say they are impressed I quit smoking I tell them I didnt quit, it's more like I switched brands. To me I believe I switched to something much better for me.
Hardware wise I no longer use the 510. I got sick of the carts leaking, not wicking well, crappy battery life, and most of all the burnt taste.
I now use the M402. I got the EVO, Innovapors M402 (and pcc), and just today an M402 with a PCC from absolutleyecigs.
From what I've used so far through this whole process I think the 402 is far better for me than the 510, just my opinion. And after a very very short time with the M402 from Absolutleyecigs I think I've found my new favorite.
For now...
I will not however start getting into the voltage mods. I want to quit the vaping habit eventually and think I'll like high voltage way too much.
Anyway, thank you to all of you on this forum. It's been such a valuable resource for me in the short amount of time I've been here.
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