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[TheAngryBovine]

Hey, all. 2 pack/day for 20 years. Tried a couple disposables 2 months ago and then made the plunge to an ego t 1100. Hated the tanks, got a clearo at the flea mkt - way better for my tastes. Still finding it hard to make the switch..Down to a pack a day, but it's hard to change habits, especially changing all the things I do with an analog in my mouth. Example- Get in car, check mirrors, seatbelt, light cig.

 

[TheAngryBovine]

Should probably add that I really haven't had a problem switching when it's just a craving like sitting around on the computer, watching TV, etc.

 

[tnt56]

Welcome to ECF. I believe you'll find a lot of us still smoke an analog every now and then. Some more than others. I agree it's a hard addiction to break. I was a 2-3 pack a day myself. The important thing is that your here now. One thing I found that helped me was that everytime I wanted an analog, I would make myself vape first. It might help. Welcome and good luck on your new journey. Once you find the right set-up for YOU, I think it will be a lot easier. Loads of wesites avaliable.

 

[sgenn99]

The thing that got me to stop smoking after 20 plus years (and I LOVED smoking!) was my ego twist with a good tank (I like the vivi nova mini or a nice dct) and the right juice. The juice is key-it satisfies my craving and I now get so much more pleasure out of vaping then I ever got out of smoking. It takes a bit of trial and error, but keep at it-you've found the right place. Welcome!

 

[RedHen]

Maybe a shorty 808 with a cartomizer would be useful in breaking your habits... I could walk around with one sticking out of my mouth all day.

 

[TheAngryBovine]

Thanks guys. Good advice, tnt. Still looking for a favorite juice, sgenn. Camping honey flue nut from backwoods now. I think when I can give up the analogs I want to go a little more heavy duty than a twist. All mechanical with a kick.

 

[TheAngryBovine]

Vaping. D#&@ autocorrect!

 

[KerryK]

I didn't pressure myself into one or the other, I did both and I kid you not, I quit like the first night I tried vaping!

One of my friends I got to quit did it by doing both to start, at one point he said he had one in each hand and was taking pulls of each to compare. He said what I said, the vape tasted better but he eased into it over a period of a few weeks.

My uncle is doing both but is having some sensitivity to PG.

My wife did it for a month, vaping at work and smoking at home before she went the longest stretch she has gone without smoking (3 months) now she is talking about vaping again and that she actually misses it.

Ease into it,

K

 

[sgenn99]

Oh, backwoods is my favorite! I can't stop vaping Casablanca! And the 555 exotic is fantastic, too. I usually go for 18mg strength. They make great juice. Pm me sometime, and I will tell you my personal favorites-I don't want to turn your thread into a sales pitch! Lol

 

[TheAngryBovine]

Hi red hen. Tried a friend's 808. Felt and vaped like a child's plaything next to my ego. Cute mini, blu pcc.

 

[tnt56]

Another suggestion is that when ever you do light up, DO NOT start beating yourself up about it. The most important thing is to remember all the ones you don't smoke!!!!!!

 

[sgenn99]

I love the twist, but I just got a neat little vv lava type tube that is kind of fun. I use my twists when I travel, or when I work. I use the tube at home. I will be dropping some serious $ on a ProVari very soon, much to my wife's dismay.

 

[sgenn99]

Good suggestion, tnt. It isn't easy to quit smoking. Vapin' is so much more fun, though!

 

[TheAngryBovine]

It is more fun. And let's me tinker. There's just so much different ways to go... it's kind of daunting to begin with. Been reading posts for a cpl weeks and have barely scratched the surface

 

[sgenn99]

Yeah, but I think of it as turning a bad habit into a fun new hobby...

 

[sgenn99]

Just noticed you're a fellow Floridian...I'm in ft. Lauderdale.

 

[TheAngryBovine]

Nice. Read on f-book about a meet in Davie this Sunday, but it turns out I can't get away.

 

[sgenn99]

Its okay. They have one every month. I keep meaning to make it, but haven't gotten it together yet.

 

[catoliver]

My experience was a little different from yours. I got my eGo with the intention of cutting back. Once I started vaping, I never looked back, LOL!

I have smoked twice in the 3 months I've been vaping and I couldn't get past 3 drags.

Don't beat yourself up if you do still smoke some, you're still doing great!

 

[sgenn99]

Yep. We are all vaping for our own reasons. Some folks just want to cut back, some want to quit. We all know how hard quitting smoking is if we were hookex. It sucks. But with forums like this, there is support and information. It helps.