So how fast did you all switch to vaping????

[drtinker]

Curious to hear the experiences of others.

I am still in the early days but have been smoke free for almost three months now. Purchased an e-cig (then tank soon after) on a whim online (cannot purchase e-liquid where I live) with no intention of quitting the analogs -just found the concept interesting, and haven't touched a cigarette since.

I know I am in my early days but I had chain smoked for a good seven years prior, and the very concept of quitting was stressful before I switched to vaping.

Am still mind=blown that I was able to switch so easily.

Your experiences???

 

[granolaboy]

took me 6 months to switch...I really took my time though and didn't stress myself out about it.

And yes...I am equally mind-blown that I haven't had a smoke for so long. I never EVER thought I'd quit.

Vape on!

 

[Marc411]

Started my research in December of 2013 bought my gear in Feb 2014 and haven't had a smoke since.

Did have one pull off of my wives, damn those things taste nasty.

 

[jimhere]

I had tried vaping on and off for the last four or five years but when I finally decided to quit analogs and vape instead, it was literally the next day I quit cigarettes and started vaping daily. I give a lot if credit to the MVP 2 for this. First setup I ever hit and was like "Woah this is actually better than cigarettes"

 

[shatteredsoul76]

I spent too much on vaping gear to also afford cigs, it was a blessing disguise as I quit cold turkey two days after I started vaping.

 

[LMS62]

It took me over 2 years, but my original intent was not to replace smoking with vaping, as I usually just vaped in instances where I couldn't or didn't want to smoke (house, vehicle, etc).

 

[dead not sleeping]

The day I opened the box. Not a one since last Christmas.

 

[six]

Same day. In fact, first drag. I knew it would work.

It took a while to get over some of my mental hang ups... took almost three years to throw away the open pack of smokes on my desk (harder for me to be 'out of smokes' than to not smoke). Took a couple of years to be comfortable drinking good whiskey with a couple of friends of mine with whom I was in the habit of consuming a fine cigar and an expensive bottle of whiskey three or four times a year.... But I never lit another cigarette after the first drag from my first e-cig.

 

[shortdraw]

I got my gear 7 days ago, made it the whole day without a smoke, had one the next morning, and none since.

 

[satkizzle]

Friend gave me his vape on a Friday, I left the charger at work so ended up smoking over the weekend. Once I got back to work on Monday I haven't smoked a cig since. It seems like it was too easy, wish it were the same for all.

 

[zapped]

It took me a couple of year. I made it 6 months the first time and foolishly talked myself into going back to smoking.

Now Im just over 2 years without a single cigarette.Cant tell you when the last I even had a momentary craving for one either.

It gets easier.Just remember that the number one trait shared by successful people is that when they fall they get right back up and try again.

 

[TyPie]

Interesting, my experience is EXACTLY the same as yours........bought a Blu-cig completely on a WHIM. I have also cut down the nic. I still am amazed at how easy it has really been. I'm now coming up on 2 years completely ciggie-free.
Many congratulations on your fantastic achievement. Has it hit you yet? You're OFF the cigarettes. Do you realize what you have done? You are now a NON-SMOKER. How does that sound?

 

[inswva]

I smoked my last cigarette the day my starter kit showed up in the mail. I was a PAD smoker for 25 years. I still have the occasional craving but vaping has been a godsend. It's now a full blown hobby as well as a smoking cessation mechanism.

 

[1/2 fast]

Smoked my last cigarette on the way to a local shop where I bought a starter kit. Mornings were rough (without smokes) for a week or so. I think I'm one of the lucky ones too in regard to ease of quitting. Spent a lot of $$$$$ on gear to get to the point I'm at now but having put down a 47 year habit/addiction I'm making sure there's functional gear and a variety of flavors on hand at all times.

 

[Brynglas]

I smoked a pack and a half a day for 25 years.
And wanted it to stop.
I drove to a local B&M smoking the last cig in a pack on the way.Believing i'd probably be buying more,when i found out e-cigs didn't work.
Came out with an iclear vv and some juice and haven't touched tobacco since.6 months.

 

[amoret]

It took me a couple of weeks, and a significant increase in nicotine, to ditch the last couple a day.

 

[samturdo]

took me a few months of dual use so far been 5 days since last time

 

[Rickajho]

Three months to completely lose a 30 year 2 PAD day habit. Haven't smoked one since, nor do I want to.

 

[VHRB2014]

Overnight, with a seven day hiatus, :?)

Smoked 3-4 cigars a day when I decided to quit. Went 7 full days without any nic, Started to think seppuku was a reasonable alternative, then I snuck my wife's e-cig that she had totally abandoned. Realized this could work, and I have never looked back.
Ego turned to vamo, PT2 turned to KFL, KFL turned to Fogger.
Right now its a Big Nasty driven Fogger, booya! Happy Happy!

We BOTH have 5 months TODAY and are having a whole lotta fun.

:?)

 

[chef78]

I have smoked for about 15 years, 2 months ago my friend found a b&m that had opened up near us. I really should not have been smoking since I have asthma, and get very sick ever winter, but i hate not being able to do what i want(I know stupid). Well my friend was driving and didnt tell me where he was going. We stopped at the b&m, just for him to get a ecig, but they had a juice bar. I tried all different types of ejuices, and ended up getting a starter kit. That pack of American Spirits that i had when i walked in was the last pack I have had since. I smoked almost 2 packs a day, and am really amazed that it was so easy for me. Cigs smell gross to me now. I have also been lowering my nic dose, i started at 24, and am now at 12. Not once have i wanted a cig, and i can breath, taste, and smell again, thank you ecig ppl.