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[DebW]

Hello, Everyone!

I've been vaping since July 24, 2010, starting off the the Blu and finally going with the Volcano. I did very well for a while, but then I got broadsided with something shortly before my one-year anniversary and started smoking analogs again. I've made a plan to quit again, starting September 1st. If I can do it once, I can do it again. It's tough when you have a spouse that smokes, though.

At any rate, I've been lurking on these forums for quite a while and thought it was time to pop in and introduce myself. I've really enjoyed reading the success stories of those who have quit analogs for good. That's my ultimate goal.

 

[x-smok3]

Welcome and congratulation on quitting the stinky sticks!

 

[DebW]

Thanks! Yes, they do stink. I didn't realize how much until I had stopped smoking for a few days, and then got in my car. The smell nearly knocked me out.

 

[Renzuli]

Hopefully , you can get your other half , to try vaping , as well . I got my wife to switch , and it made it easier , for both of us . And welcome to ECF

 

[DebW]

Thanks, Renzuli. I've been trying to talk him into switching since I started last year. He tried my e-cigs but they didn't do anything for him. They didn't taste like a "real" cigarette. I don't know if he'll ever quit.

That said, I'm determined to try again and succeed this time. I would like to find an e-cig that puts out more vapor than the Blu or the Volcano.

 

[otrem]

hope you find your ecig.

 

[centraltxmedic]

Welcome to ECF!!!

 

[reprisal]

Welcome to ECF DebW

 

[DebW]

Thanks! Looking forward to meeting all of you.

 

[Beans]

Welcome to the forum!!!!!

 

[Snakedocc]

This place is great so much info.

Welcome from another noob

 

[DebW]

Thanks, Beans and Snakedocc! It's great to be here.

 

[jj2]

Welcome and glad you found ECF---a lot of information and great support!!!

 

[DebW]

You're right, jj2. I can spend a solid month reading through the forums and still not read everything. There's lots for the newbie to learn.

 

[rwnielsen]

Hi and welcome
I hear a lot of folks "quitting" smoking and winding up putting a lot of unnecessary pressure on themselves. I never actually quit myself and, in fact, have a full pack of smokes in the house. It's been several months since I actually smoked one and have no desire to but..........if I do, I will have failed nothing. I smoked steadily for 45+ years and every day I don't smoke is a bonus.
Get some good gear and juices you like and you'll probably just stop.
I wish you the best of luck
Take it easy
Richard

 

[VJH]

Welcome to ECF! You have found a great resource for information and support.

 

[DebW]

Thanks, Richard and VJH. Richard, I've been hearing so many good things about the Volt and the eGo that I'm tempted to try one of them. Congrats on your achievement!

 

[SummerDawn]

Hello DebW! And welcome to the forum. It sounds to me like you have already done yourself a great service- quitting for just under a year is huge! I hope you don't feel any sense of failure. You should be proud of yourself and you deserve to be commended for staying off the carcinogens for so long. Plus, now you know what your triggers to go back to analogs are and how to prepare yourself. Congratulations. Glad you're making another go of it- you're part of not only a great resource here, but one of the best support groups I've found to date.

Cheers,
Summer

 

[kmaddi]

Welcome and congratulation on quitting the stinky sticks!

LOL! That's a good one! Never heard them called that before.

PS- I'm a newbie too! Welcome!

 

[DebW]

Thanks, Kmaddi. The stinky sticks reference made me smile, too.

Hi, Summer! I'm trying not to beat myself up because that's useless and self-defeating. Just under a year is the longest I've ever gone without a cigarette. With everything else I tried, I managed to last a few days or a week. It's a tough process, and I'm glad that I found this forum. This is a great community!