I have been a smoker for over 50 years and have tried many of the stop smoking aids-with no success.
Enter E-cig--one and a half week later--I am smoke free. That is phenomenal!!!!!
The house no longer smells like stale smoke--neither do I--even our dogs and cat seem to like me better.
This is an attempt to break the "Smoking Curse" down to its component parts.--A formidable task!!
1. Nicotine--we are all aware of the physiological addictive properties of nicotine.
2. Tactile satisfaction of feeling or handling a cigarette.
3. Taste--this is a big factor in the satisfaction of smoking..look at all the flavors of juice and cigarettes.
4. Visual ---yes, we get satisfaction from SEEING smoke or vapor..ever noticed how a cigarette is not as satisfying in the dark?
5. Smell--this is a tough one, most people, even smokers, don't like the smell of cigarettes. This may be a subliminal satisfaction.
5. Oral Gratification--the experts say this is a significant component of smoking.. could be!! Beyond my understanding..
6. Menthol--I am adding this as I am a menthol user, and nothing else seems to take its' place. It may be as addictive as nicotine.
I am sure there are others, and hopefully, additional ones will be added by more folks.
If we look at how E-Cigs can satisfy the "curse", it sems to satisfy all the requirements very well, except for smell.
Food For Thought
Enter E-cig--one and a half week later--I am smoke free. That is phenomenal!!!!!
The house no longer smells like stale smoke--neither do I--even our dogs and cat seem to like me better.
This is an attempt to break the "Smoking Curse" down to its component parts.--A formidable task!!
1. Nicotine--we are all aware of the physiological addictive properties of nicotine.
2. Tactile satisfaction of feeling or handling a cigarette.
3. Taste--this is a big factor in the satisfaction of smoking..look at all the flavors of juice and cigarettes.
4. Visual ---yes, we get satisfaction from SEEING smoke or vapor..ever noticed how a cigarette is not as satisfying in the dark?
5. Smell--this is a tough one, most people, even smokers, don't like the smell of cigarettes. This may be a subliminal satisfaction.
5. Oral Gratification--the experts say this is a significant component of smoking.. could be!! Beyond my understanding..
6. Menthol--I am adding this as I am a menthol user, and nothing else seems to take its' place. It may be as addictive as nicotine.
I am sure there are others, and hopefully, additional ones will be added by more folks.
If we look at how E-Cigs can satisfy the "curse", it sems to satisfy all the requirements very well, except for smell.
Food For Thought
