Why bother?

[Sonokim2]

At this point I'm so fed up with all the bs surrounding vaping im ready to go back to my smokes
i quit after 30 yrs starting vaoing 8 mo ago WAS so proud of myself but now I hear same .... from friends
& family as I did smoking plus tonight went out for dinner & had to go outside & freeze my ... off to vape
with all the stinky smokers so yeah I'm asking myself why bother
im fed up sick of atty problems, juice problems, it's almost as costly & now we're looked down upon & judged so
like I said already why bother
sorry for rant just fed up

 

[UnclePsyko]

Man... Sorry to hear that you're getting all the same shallow remarks that you had to hear back in the day.
It blows when friends and family can't be supportive when someone tries to make a change for the better, it really does. I can't say I blame you for the rant, but you are vaping for yourself and your health, not theirs.
Vaping can definitely be fickle... most of us struggled with gear that was prone to malfunction, leak, break down or just not perform as we were led to believe... and it sure isn't as cheap as I initially thought. But the bright side is the obvious improvements in our health and surroundings since making the switch! I'm sure you noticed the improvement in breathing, taste and smell, the lack of stale smoke odors in the car...

I too was a 30+ year smoker and whether those around me accept it or not, I did it for my wife, child and myself. I go outside to vape when out to dinner, at my favorite Tap House or wherever smoking isn't allowed... and I can see the reason why, even if I don't exactly agree with it.
Don't let it bring you down... there were those friends and family members as well as a few co-workers that were skeptical of my switch and didn't feel it was the right thing to do in the beginning but a little subtle education eased their concerns after a while.

These days, most of those that didn't think it was a wise thing to do are now vapers themselves after seeing the obvious improvements! My doctor is impressed with my recovery and now is not the skeptic he was when I first started vaping full time nearly 2 years ago.
I say give it time, let them know politely that you don't appreciate the attitude towards you and educate yourself on the benefits of vaping so when they do have a comment, at least you have something to defend yourself with... eventually they will either accept it or at least back off.

Hey... Your other family here at ECF is proud of you!

 

[freeall]

Why bother?

Vaping is a lot like the health and fitness world as far as routines go, etc. Most people wanna eat healthy and get off the couch, but to most, it's too much trouble, " don't have time" or just pure laziness/lack of motivation. Vaping involves more than what smoking did. Vaping is a hobby as much as anything. If you don't look at it as a hobby as much as a crutch to cigarettes, you're probably gonna fail.

You're either gonna do it or you're not. It's not a matter of wanting to do it.

Also, quit worrying about what others say and think.Those who matter won't mind and those that mind, don't matter.

 

[BallSweater]

For me it would be the immediate health benefit as a fore front. Lungs feel better, I smell better, my oral hygiene seems to indeed suffer from smoking cigs.
At work I get a mix of reactions... some people say "Why don't you just quit" when they learn I've kicked smoking for vaping... guess that dude has maybe never smoked or maybe has more will power than I. Others say things from an uneducated point and justify their smoking habit because they think the ecigs will turn out to be worse for their health or they just really aren't interested in exploring other options.

Regarding cost of equipment I've found my setup is working great and now that the purchase is behind me the atties don't seem to be a big cost based on my usage (I suppose a heavier vaper may beg to differ).. Ejuices on the other hand are trial and error to see what ya like and that can cost some money finding a good selection of acceptable blends.

Otherwise there are alot of naive dbags that want to toss there 2 cents... me included =) But for me it's a personal choice and even though I can't necessarily escape the stigma of vaping being perceived as smoking (among other misconceptions) I just don't care enough about what other people think when I literally feel healthier from my choice.

That's all I got for now.. I'm not living your life and maybe I'd go back to smokes too if I were in your shoes... it's not for me to say. Just sharing my thoughts.

 

[Kloudz]

You need to look on the bright side and I'm sure that within 8 months of not smoking you got your health back and haven't spend a ton of money on cigs and lighters. Screw what people say and stick to your guns.

 

[inspects]

Not smoking cigarettes is absolutely priceless.

 

[Jstcriusen]

The heck with what people think............... Do as you WILL.
I find I can go without vapeing when I have to a lot longer then when I was a smoker.
I was a 35 year smoker........ Vapor for 3 years. Still hitten the 24 MG nic though.

 

[Charming]

Why bother? Because. You. Are. Worth. It.

 

[caferacer]

Why bother? Because cancer, emphysema, cardiovascular disease, smelly clothes, yellow teeth...

Vape for yourself and your health, not for the approval of others.

 

[James Wilson]

To hell what other people think. Haters are going to hate regardless. What's important is your doing what you want for yourself. It doesn't have to become too costly either unless you let it become a hobby. Even then your find as long as you can control your spending. Learning new things can be a headache and it is always a risk trying out new gear. I prefer to use stuff that has been out a while. Mostly so if I need help troubleshooting I can find someone who can actually help them since they likely had the same issue. So try not to let it get to you and remember, the people on here is great. If you got a problem you can usually find someone here who can help.

 

[Rocketpunk]

At this point I'm so fed up with all the bs surrounding vaping im ready to go back to my smokes
i quit after 30 yrs starting vaoing 8 mo ago WAS so proud of myself but now I hear same .... from friends
& family as I did smoking plus tonight went out for dinner & had to go outside & freeze my ... off to vape
with all the stinky smokers so yeah I'm asking myself why bother
im fed up sick of atty problems, juice problems, it's almost as costly & now we're looked down upon & judged so
like I said already why bother
sorry for rant just fed up

Don't blame vaping for making you go back to smoking. That really sticks in my craw.

You get out of vaping what you put into it.

Nothing is easier than lighting a cigarette and flicking it away.

I say, keep trying, there's a learning curve, but you can see from all the posters here, it obviously works.

But don't you dare blame other people or things for you going back to smoking real cigarettes. That's on you, and you ALONE.

It's called "intestinal fortitude". Look it up.

Don't blame others for your actions.

 

[stevegmu]

Other than obvious health reasons for not smoking, my stamina has increased dramatically during special workouts since I quit smoking...

 

[alicewonderland]

At this point I'm so fed up with all the bs surrounding vaping im ready to go back to my smokes
i quit after 30 yrs starting vaoing 8 mo ago WAS so proud of myself but now I hear same .... from friends
& family as I did smoking plus tonight went out for dinner & had to go outside & freeze my ... off to vape
with all the stinky smokers so yeah I'm asking myself why bother
im fed up sick of atty problems, juice problems, it's almost as costly & now we're looked down upon & judged so
like I said already why bother
sorry for rant just fed up

If you're doing it right, vaping is nowhere near as costly as smoking. If you expect to be praised or something for a habit then I dont know what to tell you, going back to smoking or vaping the choice is yours, but i still stand on the side that vaping is cheaper and healthier than smoking and that should be enough to stay vaping regardless of what anyone says, you shouldnt give a crap what anyone thinks in the first place. If you dont care about your health and you care what people think about you so much, then thats your choice to go back to smoking or not, the only thing that will change is that you are more 'conveniently' killing yourself and will still be judged by people.

 

[MrStik]

Even if it is more expensive, and it usually is more expensive when it becomes a luxury hobby rather than just vaping to quit. Using just standard equipment is more cost effective than smoking. But when you start going after every new thing out there, it gets expensive,

But what costs more? Extending your life via a more "expensive" option as vaping, or smoking and getting cancer... Your choice.

 

[Jjshbetz11]

Exactly...why bother!!!; its your body, you decode what's right for it!!! Make your decision and go on with your day...if ya got into vaping to get around smoking laws, ya missed the boat entirely.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

No way would I go back now that I have seen how stupid I was. You get out what you put in.

I vape so that I can lower my nicotine with minimal withdrawal effects. Like sliding down a long sliding board. I enjoy the hobby.

 

[dbeast64]

Just who did you quit for You or them???

I still get the occasional "BS study" or the you didn't quit,it's still smoking thrown at me....

The biggest reasons I quit for are myself,my wife and my grandchildren,the heck with anyone's else's opinions. I had my own reasons.

 

[aznnp77]

Even if you were buying really high end juice like 5 pawns that costs $1 per ML it shouldn't cost you as much as cigarettes unless you were constantly upgrading your equipment, in which it's being a hobby, not a necessity. A $20 ego battery should last you a long time and is all you really needed if you wanted to keep it inexpensive.

I order from ITC, and 120ml of juice costs $19.99. That should last me an entire month with how much I vape, and I'm pretty much vaping all day and all night sometimes.

People who think smoking and vaping are equally bad are completely full of it. I don't pay much attention to them. Yes, it's probably not completely healthy, but it's nowhere near as bad.

People ask me if vaping is completely safe. I always tell them there isn't too much long term information about it, but according to an article I read, there's something like 1100 contaminants in cigarettes, and like 10 of them in vapes. So it's definitely a worth while alternative.

Maybe among your social circle smoking is accepted and something everyone does, but most people I know were never stupid enough to start smoking like I did, or they were strong enough to quit eventually. I also really got tired of being that guy that came back from outside smelling like crap in the elevator at work. Some people smell really freakin bad and it stinks that closed space up.

 

[Jjshbetz11]

Don't blame vaping for making you go back to smoking. That really sticks in my craw.

You get out of vaping what you put into it.

Nothing is easier than lighting a cigarette and flicking it away.

I say, keep trying, there's a learning curve, but you can see from all the posters here, it obviously works.

But don't you dare blame other people or things for you going back to smoking real cigarettes. That's on you, and you ALONE.

It's called "intestinal fortitude". Look it up.

Don't blame others for your actions.

Nice rocketpunk, couldn't of said it better

 

[Sonokim2]

Thank you such a sweet reply
I needed that
Thank you