I have an office in Hawaii. EVERYONE seems to vape nicotine. Personally I don’t smoke or vape but it seems to be the way to go here. AND, the best thing, is it doesn’t stink up the shop when the guys come back from a break. I would certainly think your lungs will appreciate not breathing in the burning tobacco.
Since june 1st, 2 pack a day smoker for years. Tried everything else. If you plunge, don’t go for the cheap hardware.
Another cult that swaps out one crutch for another. Never smoked myself but find it amusing what people will do to satisfy a need.
The vape craze along with it’s vocabulary swept though office I work at and within a couple months 15 or so folks were hooked.
I’m at about 80% regular smokes and 20% vaping. I’ve heard some good things about the Vuse device but haven’t tried it yet. It’s supposed to be closer to the “real thing”.
it’s disgusting just like smoking is
I started vaping almost 2 years ago after nearly 45 years of smoking. My husband too. I don’t miss smoking at all and have not cheated even once. You can go crazy with the various types of devices you can purchase, but the worst are those that look like cigarettes. We have local vape shops all over the place where you can try different setups and find something that works for you. Good luck. I don’t regret making this decision. Nothing else worked for me.
Good luck and best wishes.
I've heard no negative reports from people who are using it to cut down or quit smoking; only many positive ones.
Congratulations!
You didn’t say what device you’re using. If you’re using one of those store-bought thingies with the small batteries, then you’re initial enthusiasm will wane quickly. Else if someone turned you on to a good “mod”, then disregard the rest of this message.
Research something like the Vamo, that takes a 18650 3.7 volt battery, and a tank/atomizer like Kanger or Vivi Nova (my personal favorites). Initial investment will be around $100, but if you’re a pack-a-day guy, then you’ll be in the black within a month.
I recently tried a friend’s Kayfun atomizer, and despite the $99 price, that’s what I’ll be doing next.
Good luck to you!!! Although the way the Republic is going now, you might want to take up smoking again. And heavy drinking too....
I did Chantix 2 yrs. ago. Worked great.
The only side effect I had was sleep trouble but I cut the evening dose in half and that solved that.
Occasionally have the urge, even to try an electronic cigarette but haven’t had even a puff in 2 yrs. and won’t.
It’s not for everyone but I’m a proponent of at least trying it.
I use one called “Buck Naked”. The kit comes with battery, vaporizer, and rechargerer. You can buy a bottle of “juice” in different flavors and tobacco flavors and refill as needed. Battery lasts 6-8 hours then recharge takes about an hour. I smoked a pack and a half a day and I haven’t had a cig since Thanksgiving last year. If you smoke the e-cig first when you want one and use it until you have to have a cig it helps to quit.
After 50 years of pack+/day smoking and three Chantix courses (Chantix is great, but I was back within weeks), I got a Vapage U-Turn 1300. That was May 22 and I haven’t had a smoke since.
I suppose inhaling antifreeze can be a problem down the road, but it can’t be worse than tobacco. Other than that I have found zero negatives. I stopped coughing after two days, I can vape damn near anywhere (no one can smell it), I don’t stink, I’ve saved enough for a cruise, I don’t have to put up with smoke-Nazis, the wife is happier.
Spend $100 on a good machine and a couple of bottles of juice and give it a try.
Congrats to everyone successfully quitting the mass-produced cancer sticks. A friend recently told me that American Spirit (before they were bought, at least) were the ONLY brand that didn’t contain all the chemicals to enhance the nicotine.
I quit about 15 or so years ago ‘almost’ cold turkey. I don’t understand the vaping thing, but that’s just me. It took 6-7 years for the inhale reflex to cease before I could once again enjoy a good cigar, which I now enjoy once a week or so.
The wifey quit her addiction (literally...I never thought she could do it) about 2 years ago with the help of vaping. She’s still vaping and we’re still paying higher life ins rates for it (still nicotine in the blood), AND she gained weight (her complaint, not mine)...but she’s not smoking.
Kudos to anyone able to quit at all. Criticism for vaping is misplaced IMHO (and yes, I can smell them; I don’t like her vaping in the same room).
Just found a whole forum dedicated to the subject.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/forum.php
Don’t have time to check it out right now though.
Congratulations...hey, if it helps you get rid of an unwanted habit that’s great news! At least until the government regulates or outlaws it...*sigh*
Been vaping for two years, never went back to cigarettes. My personal favorite is the EGO kit with Kanger coils and Turkish Tobacco juice.
Congrats! I am a proud vaper too. 40+ years of a pack and a half a day. Quit cold on April 1 this year. Never looked back and am happy as can be. I now use no nicotine in my juice. Love the flavors! The hand to mouth thing still has me, but that’s ok! No more horrid chemicals. I can breathe again. No coughing and lots more energy! They are miracles for quitting the cancer sticks...and still people complain. They have NO clue! Anyone having a fit over a quick whiff of cinnamon roll or English toffee needs to get a life!
I quit after 30 years. Currently using these guys:
http://totallywicked-eliquid.com/
My suggestion would be to spend the money and get the good equipment. The initial investment is kinda high, but maintaining the atomizers and fluid supply is far cheaper and healthier than regular cigarettes.
Best of luck to ya.
Vaping is the best way to quit smoking. You get the nicotine you crave, plus, you still have something to manipulate, similar to a cigarette.
You can then gradually drop the nicotine content over time and before you know it, you’re vaping 0% nicotine! and when you reach that! then what’s the point of vaping?
Vaping is much cheaper than cigarettes, and doesn’t have all of cancer-causing chemicals, so it’s safer, too.
Started out on South Beach smokes, but the batteries suck and the cartridges are expensive, so I got an atomizer and started using the liquid.