New and trying to Prepare for Vaping
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I tend to be an anxious type person...so as I want to do this really bad (or maybe want to want to - but I think more want to at this point), I like seeing the answers to the questions in my over-active mind in preparation. Of course I totally enjoyed smoking all these years...until it's started causing me problems the last few years, that seem to get worse every year. I don't like being short of breath, wheezing, tightness in chest, or worrying about coughing jags hitting during a meeting with my peers, etc etc. I have a list a mile long of "don't likes", which have moved me into wanting to stop. If I didn't enjoy the smoking these years, I doubt I would be looking into these ecigs.
I wanted to tell you something my son said that helped me - He quit smoking a while back by cutting down on cigs, and had a pretty hard time, but did it. Eventually just cold turkey. He called about a month ago and told me he ran into a retired couple who quit with vaping, except the woman has one reg cig with her coffee in the mornings. He said if he was still smoking, he would have tried that. I told him I was afraid because the FDA had not approved of the ecig ingredients (I had read that somewhere) and he said laughing "mom, I don't think the FDA approves of cigarettes either!" Great point!! And it helped me take another step and come back to this board
I wanted to tell you something my son said that helped me - He quit smoking a while back by cutting down on cigs, and had a pretty hard time, but did it. Eventually just cold turkey. He called about a month ago and told me he ran into a retired couple who quit with vaping, except the woman has one reg cig with her coffee in the mornings. He said if he was still smoking, he would have tried that. I told him I was afraid because the FDA had not approved of the ecig ingredients (I had read that somewhere) and he said laughing "mom, I don't think the FDA approves of cigarettes either!" Great point!! And it helped me take another step and come back to this board
Thanks Blk04Snake! Best of luck to you too. I'll watch for your progress too on here. I think I've perhaps cut my smoking reg cigs today by 1/4-1/3 ish by reaching for the disposable ecig instead of the others. It's a start!
The nicotine level you end up at seems to have very little to do with what or how many cigarettes you currently smoke. There are so many variables that's it's really difficult to predict what x number of cigarettes a day translates to. I was a1.5 PAD smoker, ultra lights. I started at 24 and it was too strong, so I went quickly down to 18. That got me off cigarettes, and I quickly worked down to 12. Stayed at 12 and I'm now down to 6, but I'm using a very efficient delivery device right now (which is another variable). Some people with similar smoking habits to mine might find 24 mg/ml to be just right, others might use 6 mg/ml. The best we can do is sort of give a ballpark. Studies are showing that ecigs do not deliver nicotine as quickly or efficiently as cigarettes do, and how you inhale, what voltage you use, how often you vape, etc... Can all affect the leve that's right for you.
I was one of the lucky accidental quitters. I did not, even for a second, think that this would work. For me, I think that was good because I didn't put any pressure on myself. Some people quit right away, some wean down over weeks or months, and some still have some cigarettes here and there. Whatever works for you is what's right. I found ECF while I was searching for cheaper cartomizers for my little cigalike ecig that I started with (those are long trashed now).
I wish I was in Ohio right now (we are on spring break vacation) and I'd meet you at altsmoke in Columbus or somewhere. I've never been to that location, but they have one in Cincinnati, and it's amazing. I plan on visitng the Columbus location at some point. If you get a chance to go out there, I definitely would. Tell them you are a noob and you would like a full explanation and they will definitely help you out.
It sounds like I definitely want to make a trip to Columbus. I'm going to map it and see just how far - I know the route we take takes about 1.5 hours which could well be worth the trip! I love antique shops too so I can hit some of those while there! Can you trust the people there to help you like the people on this board do?
If it's anything like the altsmoke in Cincinnati you can, for sure. If you have the flexibility, I'd go on a weekday. The Cincinnati one is crazy busy in the weekends and it will be more difficult to get time with the employees. I'm pretty sure the Columbus one is similarly crowded on the weekends.
I found it on N High Street and it looks very nice inside. The have plenty of photos of their bar and couch areas I guess for relaxing while you vape? Anyway - its only one hour twenty minutes from me. Not bad - only about 1/2 hour past Lancaster and I go there a lot. Thanks Spazmelda for the altsmoke info! Also by your sig photo, it looks like you play words with friends!
Ann, as others have said, you can do it!!
bought my first kit on vacation 4/21/11 - weened from 30+ cigs a day to about 14 over almost 2 years, then on March 29, 2013 I said enough and refused to buy another pack. I've tried so many vaping.. things.. during that time, as others have I'm sure of it, and I happened to order the right device and the right topper and the right juice all at once- finally had that vape to make me give up the cigs.
so if it doesn't happen right off, it's ok. take your time.. don't ever stress about it.. this is your way to quit. all of us here found ours- keep trying and definitely go to a shop if one is nearby, and you'll eventually find yours.
bought my first kit on vacation 4/21/11 - weened from 30+ cigs a day to about 14 over almost 2 years, then on March 29, 2013 I said enough and refused to buy another pack. I've tried so many vaping.. things.. during that time, as others have I'm sure of it, and I happened to order the right device and the right topper and the right juice all at once- finally had that vape to make me give up the cigs.
so if it doesn't happen right off, it's ok. take your time.. don't ever stress about it.. this is your way to quit. all of us here found ours- keep trying and definitely go to a shop if one is nearby, and you'll eventually find yours.
I guess I have Urges occasionally, but they are like a quick passing thing... just like, i feel like I should be smoking, not that I want to... weird. I thought it would be a lot harder. I smoked at least a pack per day for 24 years
I'm totally addicted to wwf. That's not my normal picture though. I thought it was funny, but it goes back to an old kinda gross thread here on ECF.
Welcome to the forum! I smoked for 38 years. I was a 2- 2 1\2 pack a day smoker. It took me about 2 weeks to completely stop smoking using vapor. I have not had a cigarette since August 3, 2013. I never thought that I could stop smoking. I know now I will never smoke another cigarette again. I think if I could stop smoking anyone can. Just don't beat yourself up if you backslide a little. I feel better, smell better (no smoke on clothes and hair) and I save a bunch of money to buy myself new toys. Here is my latest.
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Hi, 10 months since I have stopped smoking after 25 years!
This is the best thing that ever happened to me (us)!!!
This is the best thing that ever happened to me (us)!!!
Hello, Ann!
Glad to see that you're getting more info here. I frequently travel from here (near Akron) to the Dayton/Cincinatti area. If there is someplace along that path that is tolerably close for you, perhaps we can meet for lunch near a vape shop. I'll bring a bunch of vape hardware for show and tell, and answer whatever questions I can. If there is a vape shop nearby, I'd go! There aren't many shops in my area (just north of Amish country), so I take advantage of opportunities to see em!
Safe travels!
P.S. I noticed you like antiques. I just happen to have an interest in vintage designer costume jewelry. Kind of a side business. I have over 4000 pieces, with a particular specialty in Christmas trees. Most of my jewelry is from about 1890 to maybe 1960. Cheers!
Glad to see that you're getting more info here. I frequently travel from here (near Akron) to the Dayton/Cincinatti area. If there is someplace along that path that is tolerably close for you, perhaps we can meet for lunch near a vape shop. I'll bring a bunch of vape hardware for show and tell, and answer whatever questions I can. If there is a vape shop nearby, I'd go! There aren't many shops in my area (just north of Amish country), so I take advantage of opportunities to see em!
Safe travels!
P.S. I noticed you like antiques. I just happen to have an interest in vintage designer costume jewelry. Kind of a side business. I have over 4000 pieces, with a particular specialty in Christmas trees. Most of my jewelry is from about 1890 to maybe 1960. Cheers!
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