Why do you guys vape?

[DC2]

Its my opinion that many vape because they are addicted to nicotine, have given up tobacco or as often said their tobacco addiction, and have now moved onto vaping with nicotine.

I'm glad you said "many" to qualify your statement.

I usually take great effort to use such qualifiers, and often take some time trying to decide between many, most, some, or a few.
It does help when a statement is not provided as if it were an absolute.

If someone was only vaping for flavor or fun then why add nicotine, unless of course you like the nicotine or are addicted to it??

I use nicotine, and intend to keep using it, because I believe in moderation it is good for me.
Unless of course I had health issues that preclude the use of stimulants like caffeine or nicotine.

Nicotine improves memory, concentration, and attention.
This is well known.

And it may also help prevent Alzheimers and Parkinsons.
So yeah, I'll continue using it unless given reason not to continue using it.

But I've gone days without vaping without even thinking about it.
I know for certain I am not addicted to nicotine at this point.

Also unless you have not noticed there are many unsubstantiated statements being posting everywhere on the internet as facts, it happens every day in life, we just need to be able to realize that a lot of facts people post are just opinions and should be considered as such.

I've often found it helps to say things like "I think" or "in my opinion" or "from what I can tell" so as to make sure it does not appear that I think my words are gospel.

 

[tj99959]

And a lot of people that have vaped for awhile now would probably be surprised to find they are not addicted to it and could stop if they wanted to.

One size NEVER fits all.

key words:

"If they wanted to"

I had no intentions of quitting nicotine, or getting away from the hand to mouth fixation when I started vaping 4 years ago ... and I still don't.

IMO I am not addicted to nicotine ... never have been. BUT, I am dependent on nicotine to help prevent eating peoples faces off the moment they say "good morning".

Nicotine improves memory, concentration, and attention, while at the same time reducing agitation.

If I had continued to smoke I would probably be dead by now (I'm 73). If I had quit smoking without starting to vape someone would have probably shot me by now.

 

[NOLAGothGirl]

I don't think you're a loser if you don't mind my 2 cents. Giving up lung cancer sticks seems very Un loser-y to me. We don't know if there's any long term health negatives to vaping but it HAS to be better than thousands of horrible chemicals we all know & hate!

 

[93gc40]

Cigarettes cost $5.25 a pack and rising, they smell, and they are probably bad for me after 40 years. When I vape I get to hang-out with the cool kids.

 

[sub4me]

DC2, you may post and use any word you see fit and I will post the way I see fit. People are free to interpret anyway they like.

 

[DC2]

DC2, you may post and use any word you see fit and I will post the way I see fit. People are free to interpret anyway they like.

That's fine, but if you keep stating things as absolutes, you're going to continue to get feedback.

 

[Robino1]

Just dropping this link here in case anyone wants to read it...

Nicotine Propaganda

 

[Ryedan]

Rye, no one can really state their opinion as fact and I was stating my opinion in response to the question posed. Its my opinion that many vape because they are addicted to nicotine, have given up tobacco or as often said their tobacco addiction, and have now moved onto vaping with nicotine. If someone was only vaping for flavor or fun then why add nicotine, unless of course you like the nicotine or are addicted to it??

Also unless you have not noticed there are many unsubstantiated statements being posting everywhere on the internet as facts, it happens every day in life, we just need to be able to realize that a lot of facts people post are just opinions and should be considered as such.

When I post a fact, I don't include IMO, or I believe. When I post my opinion, I do to make sure people understand that. I find that makes for better communication and eliminates much of the unsubstantiated 'fact' issues out there . It's not just on the internet either, though I do agree it's worse there.

I vape nicotine occasionally to get a bit of TH. At 2 mg it's just a hint, but I vape rebuildables at 25-35 watts, so it's probably comparable to around 4-5 mg in lower power setups. When you're used to zero nic, it doesn't take much to notice it. I started with 18 mg. The hardest part of the nic reduction process for me was getting used to the lack of TH, specially at first. I also drink decaff coffee 99% of the time, but once in a while when I'm really tired during the day I have a real coffee. Wow, what a blast that is when you're not used to it too!

Vape on

 

[DaveSignal]

I don't really care about cigarettes, although I used to smoke them. I had quit smoking before I started vaping, but was always addicted to nicotine. I wore patches (with no intent to stop using them) or used snus nearly daily for about a year. But then I found the decent flavor and vapor that e-cigarettes offered. A few weeks later I had a Vamo, a 134, some nautilus tanks and a couple aerotanks. This was great for a few months, until I started getting into RDAs. Now I have a fantastic hobby as well as a habit. But the wondrously delectable flavor and massive vapor that I now get from vaping is unsurpassed. I vape because I love vaping. And I love building my RDAs, trying new e-juice, polishing my mech mods. Its so much fun!

 

[AndriaD]

I haven't gotten a "buzz" from cigarettes since 1975. I vape so I don't smoke, and I have ZERO intention of lowering my nicotine level, or even of quitting vaping, unless/until it begins to destroy my health the way smoking did.

Vaping will not give you a "buzz" but it might make you sick if you try too high a nic level, or it can make abstaining from smoking far easier than any other method. Nicotine isn't terribly harmful, no moreso than caffeine, but smoking is.

Andria

 

[AndriaD]

I also drink decaff coffee 99% of the time, but once in a while when I'm really tired during the day I have a real coffee. Wow, what a blast that is when you're not used to it too!

Vape on

I switched to decaf tea a few months ago to make fixing my dehydration easier, but you just reminded me that I actually do have some regular tea, which I drink in the morning, and I'm so dang tired today, I think I'm going to have a cup!

thx!
Andria

 

[friediceman]

I vape to slowly get off the nicotine completely...

 

[Ryedan]

Also unless you have not noticed there are many unsubstantiated statements being posting everywhere on the internet as facts, it happens every day in life, we just need to be able to realize that a lot of facts people post are just opinions and should be considered as such.

DC2, you may post and use any word you see fit and I will post the way I see fit. People are free to interpret anyway they like.

Stating opinion as fact is not open to interpretation for people who understand the topic. It is also what causes the bolded part of your previous post above. I have no idea why you would want to contribute to the inaccuracies out there, but to each their own. I do appreciate you telling us you do this

 

[Ryedan]

Just dropping this link here in case anyone wants to read it...

Nicotine Propaganda

That's a great article by Roly, thanks Robin . It's been a while since I read it last. Bookmarked this time

 

[Ryedan]

I switched to decaf tea a few months ago to make fixing my dehydration easier, but you just reminded me that I actually do have some regular tea, which I drink in the morning, and I'm so dang tired today, I think I'm going to have a cup!

thx!
Andria

Any time Andria, LOL. You know, I still drink regular tea and it doesn't have any kind of effect on me that I notice. I think there are other chemicals in tea that change the way caffeine affects some people.

Hmm, that sounds familiar ...

Enjoy your tea

 

[mndh1007]

I vape 2 keep me off ciggatettes

 

[sub4me]

Stating opinion as fact is not open to interpretation for people who understand the topic. It is also what causes the bolded part of your previous post above. I have no idea why you would want to contribute to the inaccuracies out there, but to each their own. I do appreciate you telling us you do this

I'm not contributing to inaccuracies, that's you reading what you want to into my posts. I have stated no opinions as facts but if you wish to interpret it that way that's fine go ahead, I think most would agree when discussing a matter on the web most people are posting their opinions or the way they see things, others may disagree, which is fine, and often matters such as nicotine, smoking, vaping, addiction can be debated all day and night with neither party being right or wrong.

Some will agree on facts, some won't, some will post another fact, others will disagree and post their own facts or beliefs. What I read or understand as fact you may think is nonsense, and I may think your facts are nonsense. Some probably even many medical experts will absolutely state nicotine is addictive or experts may not believe so. Its a pointless argument that can't be won.

 

[AndriaD]

Any time Andria, LOL. You know, I still drink regular tea and it doesn't have any kind of effect on me that I notice. I think there are other chemicals in tea that change the way caffeine affects some people.

Hmm, that sounds familiar ...

Enjoy your tea

I used to chat on ICQ with a guy in England, and he and I both are mystified by how tea can both energize and calm -- kinda like nicotine!

It doesn't "charge me up" the way that real coffee does, but maybe the caffeine will help my fatigue-headache. I didn't sleep well last night, had to get up early since today was payday/bill-pay day, and had a very stressful afternoon dealing with Comcast. Hence, a bad mammajamma of a headache!

For the record: I HATE COMCAST.

Andria

 

[MamaRymes]

I used to chat on ICQ with a guy in England, and he and I both are mystified by how tea can both energize and calm -- kinda like nicotine!

It doesn't "charge me up" the way that real coffee does, but maybe the caffeine will help my fatigue-headache. I didn't sleep well last night, had to get up early since today was payday/bill-pay day, and had a very stressful afternoon dealing with Comcast. Hence, a bad mammajamma of a headache!

For the record: I HATE COMCAST.

Andria

I hate Comcast too! We had an ugly break up.

I vape so I won't smoke. Three times I quit cold turkey and returned to smoking. As long as I can vape I can't see going back. I can smell and taste again and it is fantastic. No rattle lung is pretty great too!

 

[beckdg]

I vape for nic. Lots of nic. I don't get high or nic sick. Though how I vape would likely make every person posting in this thread nic sick.