[~JD~]

I just wanted to leave this thread here for anyone trying to quit smoking.

I am huge advocate of electronic cigarettes and have been using them since the beginning. I can honestly recommend them to anyone trying to quit smoking, and even to prevent people from starting (you'd be surprised to see how many teenagers use these as an alternative)

So the reason this post is here is so that any of you that are curious about electronic cigarettes (e-cigs), can ask me (or any other ecig fanatics) any questions you may have about them.

Tips/Notes:

"Blu" ecigs are absolutely terrible. (They are the ones you'll see at gas stations and convenient stores)

JoyeTech is one of the largest and highest quality ecig manufacturers, and my personal favorite.

There are absolutely no health risks, except addiction (assuming you don't already smoke) and that only applies to the liquid that contains nicotine. There are plenty of nicotine-free e-liquids out there for e-cigs.

No tar or residue left in lungs.

What you exhale is pure water *vapor*. Not steam.

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Please feel free to post here, or PM me if you have any questions about these whatsoever.
I honestly can't recommend these enough. For me, I was a light smoker, then started these as more of a hobby, than a replacement. Eventually I started to really hate the taste of cig smoke, and converted totally to ecigs.

[PsycheSeas]

Hello JD it is very nice to meet you.
Thank you for sharing your experience and telling us about electronic cigarettes, I am sure I will recommend it to my friend who is trying to control his smoking habit.

By the way, I am a strong advocate of sound therapy for ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Smoking cessation and Drinking Problems. I think subliminal suggestions in music can help people overcome their problems. I have seen hypnosis work wonders. My website and blogs are as follows
http://hypnosis2stopsmoking.net/

http://smokefree.hypnosis2stopsmoking.net/

Do you have a blog?

[iamjulia]

I wanna quit smoking. I tried electronic cigarette once but it doesnt give the same feeling. Any other alternative to overcome the habbit?

[~JD~]

Originally Posted by iamjulia

I wanna quit smoking. I tried electronic cigarette once but it doesnt give the same feeling. Any other alternative to overcome the habbit?

Part of the reason that ecigs are so effective is that you are still going through the motions of smoking. A good chunk of the addiction is the actual act of bringing an item up to your mouth, inhaling off of it, and feeling that go down your throat and into your lungs, then seeing it when you exhale.

There are alternatives like nicotine patches, nicotine gum, etc, but if you didn't like ecigs, then those have a very slim chance of working for you :/

[xxxispillcoffeexxx]

Today is my first day on them and it's nice not smelling like an ashtray, I'm having some physical withdraw but I like them better.

[~JD~]

Originally Posted by xxxispillcoffeexxx

Today is my first day on them and it's nice not smelling like an ashtray, I'm having some physical withdraw but I like them better.

I'm glad youre enjoying them!

The concept of getting your nicotine fix while not wreaking of cigarettes is refreshing.

I think quitting smoking is like any other addiction ... When you're ready, the greater your chance of success.

I quit a three pack a day habit in October, 1993 and the main thing that keeps me from going back is knowing I'll still smoke 3 packs a day and start coughing up all that black icky goop again.

Yeah, that's the black crusty stuff that's all over the bottom of your dirty ashtrays, except it's in your lungs instead - a little less crusty though ... But, that's tar nonetheless and has no business in your lungs.

Cancer with a "C" isn't what scared me bad enough to quit ... It was Emphysema with an "E" ... And when I started seeing that black goop coming out my mouth when I was coughing so hard I pee'd myself, I knew it was time to quit.

Still hoping I dodged the bullet on that one. The last thing I want to see me doing is walking around pulling a green oxygen tank behind or beside me. Of course they didn't have these electronic cigarette gizmos back then, I did the patch and it worked - but, again, I was ready and doubt I'd have been successful if I hadn't been because I'd tried many times before and failed miserably.

One regret I do have is that I never smoked a Black & Mild before I quit ... Don't know why ... Sure do love the way they smell ... Maybe when I know I'm nearing death, I'll throw caution to the wind and have me one of those.

Yeah, I still crave the damn things, but I choose every day to not go there and therein lies the success ... I guess.

Good Luck & Best Wishes!

[elburrofeliz]

I was a desperate older smoker (62) who had quit smoking five times during the past twenty years. Three months ago I tried e cigarettes with a determination to get away from cigarettes. It's working well. It didn't just happen I had to find the flavors that worked for me, the nicotine strength that satisfied my craving. Also, I tried three brands and then a friend suggested that I try a Joye eGo T electronic cigarette and that is what I use the most today. Is this still addiction. It certainly is. I take comfort that little by little by breathing is improving and my sense of taste is returning. I take comfort in the sheer number of professionals who say e cigarettes are safer than tobacco cigarettes. Also, I am overjoyed that on May 22,2013, I will celebrate 23 years clean (per NA's definition of clean) which I mention to show that I'm familiar with complete abstinence. If I could go back three months I would regret only that I had not picked up an e cigarette sooner. El Burro Feliz

[Catn'cat]

Hi Everybody,

The only way for me to quit turned out to be cold turkey. Surprisingly easy, short moments of cravings, no mood swings (have those for different reasons). I think the secret lies in really wanting to stop. That was difficult to get to as I never had any health problems associated with cigarettes. No coughs, no shortness of breath, nada.
However, I got tired of paying voluntary taxes and having to obey my addiction, going outside for a smoke after a meal, wanting to smoke where I could not. It took a while to pick a day and get ready. I started rewarding myself just for making that big decision. One pack of cigs would buy me a book. If you smoke a pack a day , that's a lot of books or whatever other pleasures appeal to you. Also, I got angry. I was controlled by nicotine and all that other crap they put in. Had and still have a mantra: "no effing nicotine is going to control me!" So, I stopped smoking one afternoon. The idea of starting my day without a couple of cigarettes with my coffee made me extremely anxious. Smoked my last cigarette early afternoon and had no big problems next day. Cravings came, but as long as you realize that they only last less than a minute at a time, they are easier to handle. Taking deep breaths worked for me. Plenty of water and exercise.
Some people need to change their routines, I didn't. Whatever works. If other people can become non-smokers, so can you! Best of luck and congrats

A website I found very helpful: whyquit.com

Oh yeah, I'm broke - have been rewarding myself too much!

I'm also trying to quit smoking. For a two years I smoked 2-3 packs a day, but that was 15 years ago. Now I only smoke 1 or 2 cigarettes per day. I wish I could quit completely, but I think I'm almost there. I think it's more the habit than the nicotine at this point. Thank you all for posting your experiences and advice. I also cannot afford the price of cigarettes and am really annoyed that they won't also raise taxes on other things like alcohol and sugary drinks and foods.

[Catn'cat]

As long as good wine is not taxed too heavily, I'm with you goose! Junk food and pop are big problems, more so than cigarettes. Somehow it is not politically correct to go after slurpies consumers, but it is always open season on cigarette smokers. That said, I will never have another cigarette as long as I live, simply because I can't have just one. I wish I could smoke the way my mother did. The woman outsmoked me on many occasions, then didn't smoke for days, weeks, months - never needed it. Unfortunately, I was addicted. If I could have one or two..... can't and won't. Also, I promise that I will never become one of those holier- than-thou, superior ex-smokers!

Good luck, buena suerte!