I didn't do the smokeless either (except trying cherry Skoal a few times back in the day), but the Swedish snus has really impressed me for fighting back the really big cravings. I think for some of us, it's a combination of mindset and having all the tools we need. As others have mentioned, there's no one right answer. I'm not all the way over the hump yet myself, but I like to think I'm getting a little better every day. One of the wise folks here told me early on when I was feeling down on myself that we didn't get to where we are overnight, so it may take a while to get to where we're headed next. Give it time.
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I didn't do the smokeless either (except trying cherry Skoal a few times back in the day), but the Swedish snus has really impressed me for fighting back the really big cravings. I think for some of us, it's a combination of mindset and having all the tools we need. As others have mentioned, there's no one right answer. I'm not all the way over the hump yet myself, but I like to think I'm getting a little better every day. One of the wise folks here told me early on when I was feeling down on myself that we didn't get to where we are overnight, so it may take a while to get to where we're headed next. Give it time.
It isn't cut and dried. vaping is an opportunity to stop smoking. It isn't easy to some, others it is. I read almost daily about people having problems and I read people responding that they went through it and are now ok, me for one. But the most important part is want. A person has to want to quit for e-cigs to work. It sounds to me like your hasband doesn't really want to but he won't get a better chance than this.
See, I don't feel as though I've given anything up. I was so relieved the day our vapes came - I didn't WANT to smoke anymore, but my brain and hands wouldn't rest without that comforting hand-mouth-puff thing. I don't even feel as though I've quit smoking, I just do it a different way now, no different than when I switched from menthol analog to regular analog.
I love smoking, but it's the ACTION of smoking that I enjoyed, rather than the flavor, smell, or nicotine. PVs seem to fit all the actions of smoking well enough for me... for others maybe it just doesn't duplicate the experience as well.
For some people I'm sure it's the simplicity of dealing with something that's like an old friend. You want a smoke? You take one out and fire it up. No fussing, no mussing, when the pack is empty, you open a freshy. E-cigs require more attention and fiddling and experimenting, analogs require nothing but a flame.
That might be a part of it, come to think of it. We smoked roll-yer-owns for years before vaping. Roll-yer-owns require a higher level of upkeep and maintenance than buying straight packs, so maybe that's why e-cigs don't seem like any particular bother. I've spent nights rolling two cartons of cigarettes so we could go away for the weekend, so boiling a batch of cartos is no big deal to me. If you're used to just keeping a coupla cartons of Camels around, the simplicity of lighting up has to be way more attractive than getting a vape together.
Sorry for rambling... just following my own train of thought to a new place.
I love smoking, but it's the ACTION of smoking that I enjoyed, rather than the flavor, smell, or nicotine. PVs seem to fit all the actions of smoking well enough for me... for others maybe it just doesn't duplicate the experience as well.
For some people I'm sure it's the simplicity of dealing with something that's like an old friend. You want a smoke? You take one out and fire it up. No fussing, no mussing, when the pack is empty, you open a freshy. E-cigs require more attention and fiddling and experimenting, analogs require nothing but a flame.
That might be a part of it, come to think of it. We smoked roll-yer-owns for years before vaping. Roll-yer-owns require a higher level of upkeep and maintenance than buying straight packs, so maybe that's why e-cigs don't seem like any particular bother. I've spent nights rolling two cartons of cigarettes so we could go away for the weekend, so boiling a batch of cartos is no big deal to me. If you're used to just keeping a coupla cartons of Camels around, the simplicity of lighting up has to be way more attractive than getting a vape together.
Sorry for rambling... just following my own train of thought to a new place.
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you might not have realized this, but I was waiting for a moment I can do that..... hope I was the first though
you might not be able to tell, but I am blushing now
You and me poth Stephra... you and me both
Ppl here love to help. Thx to everyone here, I now have a better understanding of what could be going on and that it does no good for me to stress over the minors. Post away.
Nope . . . ain't just a man thing
I'm kind of in the same boat as maxx:
I'm vaping 24-36mg
At the beginning I was still smoking around 10 a day (down from 30+ Marl. medium 100's) and now I'm down to around 4 - 6. Could probably quit if I REALLY REALLY REALLY wanted to but some part of me won't let go and I don't find vaping 100% satisying.
As ExCoPat mentioned - I find snus takes the edge of wanting a cig much more than vaping every did so you may want to look into those.
Also, I have to say liking flavors isn't enough - I LOVE Cola, Coconut Creme Pie, Rootbeer Float but it wasn't until I found a great (to me) cigarette type flavor like Kant and got a HV mod (The Prodigy 5v) that I thought I can actually quit completely some day.
I also want to highlight was Belletrist said:
What got me down from 10 to an average of 5 was vaping more often. In the beginning I didn't pick up my e-cig until I got a craving so I was trying to satisfy the craving instead of preventing the craving in the first place.
I'm kind of in the same boat as maxx:
I'm vaping 24-36mg
At the beginning I was still smoking around 10 a day (down from 30+ Marl. medium 100's) and now I'm down to around 4 - 6. Could probably quit if I REALLY REALLY REALLY wanted to but some part of me won't let go and I don't find vaping 100% satisying.
As ExCoPat mentioned - I find snus takes the edge of wanting a cig much more than vaping every did so you may want to look into those.
Also, I have to say liking flavors isn't enough - I LOVE Cola, Coconut Creme Pie, Rootbeer Float but it wasn't until I found a great (to me) cigarette type flavor like Kant and got a HV mod (The Prodigy 5v) that I thought I can actually quit completely some day.
I also want to highlight was Belletrist said:
What got me down from 10 to an average of 5 was vaping more often. In the beginning I didn't pick up my e-cig until I got a craving so I was trying to satisfy the craving instead of preventing the craving in the first place.
What do you need krazie Kid? I'm sure someone can point you in the right direction.
well i never vaped so i baught the
Vapor King
Electronic Cigarette
Includes:
- 1 Electronic Cigarette
Blue LED
- 5 Nicotine Cartridges (refillable)
- 1 or Atomizers
- 1 Home Outlet Charger
- Gift Box
- Manual
and i was wondering if you guys have an idea how long ur cart lasts in days/months wise, and did anyone try menthol? because i smoke camal wides menthol and i have to quit due to health issues, so now i want to try an e cig.
and i was wondering if the vape for the standard vapor king is strong? because i cant afford alot right now, (was in hosp for 1 week and couldnt go 2 work for 1 week) is the nicotene high in the carts and also when they say add your own juice, does that mean like juice as in orange or bannana? (sorry im a newbie)
the high nicotine is high, yes. (36 mg). and they mean nicotine liquid (nobacco juice @ vapor4life.com), when they say 'juice.'
ohh see in vaporking.com they had 16 as the highest for the set, so i couldnt order any higher lol. cause id get the highest i could. where can i get 36 from?
yeah, the places that sell 16 as high are... er, well. *coughs*
vapor4life is definitely your best bet.
vapor4life is definitely your best bet.
lol ya i didnt know of that b4 i ordered my thing, so do u kno anything about the standerd model from vaporkings.com? cause i herd from alot of googling, its the best 1 out but idk lol hey do u have aim?
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