The hardest first few days: Countered by the "new toy" aspect of the e-cig.

[joeperson]

Granted, with e-cigarettes being so similar in function and routine/habit integration, everything about quitting is made easier.

I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere, but it occurred to me throughout my use.
When I got my first e-cig (the cheap njoy from a local 7-11), I was impressed and just interested to learn about them and use it every chance I got.
I imagine many people who get a decent first e-cig were like that.

You can't wait to use it again, that "new toy" effect we get from gadgets. This lasts at least a couple days, coinciding with the initial quitting time for analogs that's considered the toughest to get past when trying to quit smoking. That's in addition to the bonus of being such a close replica of the 'real' thing.
So a time I'm normally smoke, I found it was time to get a full use of my e-cig again.

Anyone else feel that factored in or at least would contribute to the e-cig success potential?

 

[banjo]

The first few days were definitely the hardest & I kept a pack of analogs handy - just in case, but I never used them & have been smoke free for 8 months. Good Luck to you on your vaping journey. I hope it goes as smooth as mine. Thanks for the post - much appreciated.

 

[TomCatt]

I picked up a cheapie ecig (21st Century) at a local cigarette shop over 3 weeks ago. I went from 1.5 to 2 packs a day down to 5 to 8 analogs a day over those three weeks. And yesterday smoked my (hopefully) last analog. I should be getting a Smok Tech 510 from MadVapes in the next day or two. I've tried quitting smoking 3 or 4 times in the past without any success. Even with a cheapie ecig, quitting seems to going much better this time.

 

[Rosa]

The first couple of days I spent a lot of time on ECF.. I kept thinking about how I could use a "real" smoke about now so I'd promise myself I could have one in a few minutes if the e-cig didn't work to kill the urge. I'd sit and vape and peruse ECF and after a while I'd realize that I was about to go have a smoke and totally forgot!

My mind would go, "helloooo... you were about to go out for a smoke.. remember???"
I'd go, "mm, yeah, in a minute *vape, vape*, lemme respond to this post first, *vape, vape*.......

 

[dormouse]

I agree.

Though I do think gadget freaks and the technically inclined may be more susceptible to the "new toy" effect. Some people are intimidated by gadgets and may have a harder time vs the simplicity of lighting a cig.

 

[Llama]

I'm new here and so sick of smoking. I ordered a starter kit, extra cartidges, and some juice yesterday. After trying to quit so many times in so many ways, I am determined to make it work this time. I only hope the post office would just hurry up and bring it as I only have 2 packs of Camel's left and I don't want to buy anymore.

 

[ErikaG]

Absolutely. I love new toys but it has not helped me save money

 

[joeperson]

Absolutely. I love new toys but it has not helped me save money

That's pretty funny, I figured it'd save me money but then found myself eager to buy the next eCig, carts and liquids.
I think at any given point if we hold out on purchases for any length of time people like us would be out of the red in this regard.

I am happy with the 3 ecigs I've bought, and have a good supply of liquid, but now I just want to buy a full spectrum of liquid flavors :O

 

[tpoff55]

I have to agree with you momof5.