I understand the desire and being curious, but I think it might be a dangerous mind game to play. Cigarettes were my constant companion for 40 years, he was a friend, he was a bad friend, but he was always there when I needed him for comfort. Now, I've made a new friend, a better friend. Do I really want to test this new friendship by taking off and hanging out with the old one?
Should you try a cigarette now that you don't smoke?
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Yes, I had one, and it really helped me realize I don't want a cigarette
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Yes, I haven't had one, but I can understand it might work for some poeple
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I am requesting that a moderator change the first answer to the following...
Yes, I had one, and it really helped me realize I don't want a cigarette
And I am going to change the third answer to the following...
Yes, I haven't had one, but I can understand it might work for some poeple
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I agree with this analysis. Very well put.
Just because we can, doesn't mean we "need" to.
Great avatar, by the way.
Well the best thing to do is stay away from smoking, however many smokers associate smoking as a friend that comforts us in time of stress and depression the thing to try and remember is that smoking is not a friend but a task master, for me it was to the tune of 30 a day, smoking destroys our health, makes us smell like ..., ruins our clothes, and is anything besides a friend.
Today (Friday) was "my day" to have that one analog for a "taste test".
Got the kit Monday at 6PM which was coincidentally the last "regular" analog I had.
Tuesday about 9am I thought I would try one to "quell" the urge for all the other nasties associated with analogs, and it really didn't help at all so I vaped more, and the feelings passed.
Now I will say this, having browsed about the forum a bit, I can honestly say that if I didn't have a "reliable" (510 Joye x2 WB for $35) setup then there would be NO WAY I would be where I am today, NOT missing smoking!
I decided that I would try one today, and altho it still felt ok (smoked Marl Ultra Lights) it sure was a NASTY taste in my mouth afterwards! Just like an ashtray!!! Went up and brushed my teeth, and feel much better just vaping!
In conclusion, yes, I think (and voted as such) that it's not a bad idea to have one and put yourself in the mindset of determining all the nastieness that is associated, and put it next to the convenience of vaping where freakin ever you want to! In bed (she doesn't care cause she doesn't smell it), at my PC (she doesn't care cause she doesn't smell it), well I think you get the point! Not to mention the ultimate $$ savings that can be spent on fun stuff instead of stinky sticks!
**Ok, just made that phrase up, if you like it give me props, but if not, I heard it from someone else and I was teasing them!!!**
I know none of you really know me yet, but I only take life as seriously as it needs to be, and no more... Gotta laugh, it keeps you young!
Cheers
to everyone that has either quit, or thinking about quitting, or even mitigating the inevitable issues around the wonderful thing called smoking.
Got the kit Monday at 6PM which was coincidentally the last "regular" analog I had.
Tuesday about 9am I thought I would try one to "quell" the urge for all the other nasties associated with analogs, and it really didn't help at all so I vaped more, and the feelings passed.
Now I will say this, having browsed about the forum a bit, I can honestly say that if I didn't have a "reliable" (510 Joye x2 WB for $35) setup then there would be NO WAY I would be where I am today, NOT missing smoking!
I decided that I would try one today, and altho it still felt ok (smoked Marl Ultra Lights) it sure was a NASTY taste in my mouth afterwards! Just like an ashtray!!! Went up and brushed my teeth, and feel much better just vaping!
In conclusion, yes, I think (and voted as such) that it's not a bad idea to have one and put yourself in the mindset of determining all the nastieness that is associated, and put it next to the convenience of vaping where freakin ever you want to! In bed (she doesn't care cause she doesn't smell it), at my PC (she doesn't care cause she doesn't smell it), well I think you get the point! Not to mention the ultimate $$ savings that can be spent on fun stuff instead of stinky sticks!
**Ok, just made that phrase up, if you like it give me props, but if not, I heard it from someone else and I was teasing them!!!**
I know none of you really know me yet, but I only take life as seriously as it needs to be, and no more... Gotta laugh, it keeps you young!
Cheers
to everyone that has either quit, or thinking about quitting, or even mitigating the inevitable issues around the wonderful thing called smoking.
Yep, this is my golden opportunity. Switching from smoking to vaping has been remarkably easy and what happened to you is exactly what I fear, I won't know how/when to stop again and the second time around may not be so easy. Right now, I have so much $$$$ invested in e cigs I use that as a mental hook, I can't afford to go back to analogs so why even toy with them?
When I started vaping I quit smoking cigarettes entirely for 3 months, then decided to try a cigarette. Then I tried a few more cigarettes every now and then, but they tasted and smelled bad. The last time I had a drag off my friends smoke I coughed and gave it back and said "I think I'm really done with smoking now." Since then I haven't even thought about having a cigarette. But I don't recommend this course of action for anyone else, I'm just relating my experience.
I wouldn't want to risk it. I think I am one of those for whom it would be a bad idea.
My logic is that I didn't have the typical "first cigarette" experience.
Most people talk about how their first cig was horrible, they felt nauseous or dizzy or even threw up.
Not me. I loved it. Right away.
So I'd never risk it. But it's something everyone has to determine for themselves, with their own history in mind.
My logic is that I didn't have the typical "first cigarette" experience.
Most people talk about how their first cig was horrible, they felt nauseous or dizzy or even threw up.
Not me. I loved it. Right away.
So I'd never risk it. But it's something everyone has to determine for themselves, with their own history in mind.
Yeah I don't like that theory that some ecfers like to pass around. I don't think you should have one if you're doing well, the cravings subside over time. If you feed the cravings with what they really want they'll one back like a spoiled child. That "just one time" doesn't seem to work for some people. No matter how nasty cigs taste after that. It's just if you're doing well, why change that? Or if you don't know whether you'll want more cigarettes or not, why test that theory out? Not worth it to me.
I smoke a Djarum Black every few days. Not because I need to, but because I now can
I get no satisfaction from it, I merely like the taste of cloves. My ecig gives me more satisfaction than a Djarum.
I get no satisfaction from it, I merely like the taste of cloves. My ecig gives me more satisfaction than a Djarum.
This is a really interesting question that I have been asking myself for a few days. I am actually really curious to try it. The next time I'm with my band on a smoke break, I think I'll ask if I can have 1 drag. I know I won't be able to smoke a whole one and I think it might make me feel even better about spending all of my money on cartos and liquid.
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