Electric Cig

sallywilson06
sallywilson06 Posts: 269 Member
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Just bought an electric cigarette. Today is day one of me trying to quit.. has anyone out there used this to ween themselves off from smoking and quit successfully?
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  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    My sister and my brother in law and my father have all tried it. None of them have successfully quit with it, they used it for a while though and almost quit but then started smoking again.

    I think you can do it!
  • sallywilson06
    sallywilson06 Posts: 269 Member
    I sorta quit a while back because I had to.. then I got ticked off and lit one up.. not a good idea but yea I did. I know I can do it, I just gotta stick with it. This time If I have the urge it won't be so bad.
  • KittieLea
    KittieLea Posts: 1,156 Member
    My boyfriend tried it, lost 2 of them and started smoking real ones again. Hope you have better luck!
  • mississippi_queen
    mississippi_queen Posts: 474 Member
    Omg I've heard horror stories about these! I think they are really dangerous... (unlike traditional smoking lol) Check out this story about this man that it exploded in his mouth.

    http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=electronic cigarette exploded louisiana&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CDMQFjAA&url=http://www.wbrz.com/news/electric-cigarette-explodes-in-florida-man-s-mouth&ei=au2fT6L_BqiI0QHsssCHAg&usg=AFQjCNF4q6Vc28D8rcnPIcn0K9T_hWxoUg
  • IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym
    IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym Posts: 5,573 Member
    the one thing I can say about the electric cig is they have a ton of different flavors to try. Oh, and you can smoke them anywhere... but, as far as quitting because of it, no, sorry. Better luck to you, though!!
  • AmberJslimsAWAY
    AmberJslimsAWAY Posts: 2,339 Member
    They work for about 3 weeks. Don't go out drinking.
  • SkinnieFinnie
    SkinnieFinnie Posts: 145 Member
    I tried it & was not successful :sad: I think you have to WANT to quit though. I don't think I really wanted it. I liked the "idea" of quitting but when it came down to it, I still wanted to smoke :frown: Good luck! :flowerforyou:
  • mariposa224
    mariposa224 Posts: 1,241 Member
    If you get a decent one with flavors you enjoy, yes. I've known of lots of people who've done it. I'm more a social smoker these days, anyway, and sometimes I'll be good with just the e-cig. Since I almost never smoke anyway, for me the occasional one or two isn't a big deal... But I know that not everyone is like me. And I used to smoke... Off and on for... good Lord... 26 years. Wow. Mostly off these days, though. Check out the e-cig forum. There's a lot of information to be had and that is an amazing resource. Much success to you. Believe in yourself! :smile:

    http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/
  • sbfreak17
    sbfreak17 Posts: 42
    I quit January 24th...& I chose to use an electronic cigarette. I started out using it regularly but now I might use it once or twice a day if that. I'd recommend it as long as you're serious about actually quitting. If not, you'll just end up "addicted" to it which is rather counter-productive lol...
  • SnakeDarling
    SnakeDarling Posts: 352 Member
    My mom was using one after my grandmother got a stint in her heart and couldn't be around smoke anymore.
    It didn't help her quit, but it was better than potentially hurting my grandmother.
  • shannairl
    shannairl Posts: 65
    I've tried it and to be honest I found that it just prolonged the habit of puffing on something. As well as an addiction, smoking is a habit and I think you need to completely change your routines when you give up - I've tried the Champix (NIGHTMARE), Patches, E-Cig - the longest I've ever stayed off them was when I went cold turkey. So hard but so worth it. (Says she, who has still not quit).
  • kym117
    kym117 Posts: 315 Member
    I know of one person that has stopped using an e-cig but most people I know has only been using them to cut down, as when the if you reduce the amount of nicotine in an e-cig to nil you will still have to get over the habit of smoking (the cig in your hands at certain times.) Good luck, I know how difficult it is but I am sure you will do it!
  • loseweightjames
    loseweightjames Posts: 360 Member
    Just bought an electric cigarette. Today is day one of me trying to quit.. has anyone out there used this to ween themselves off from smoking and quit successfully?

    ex used it, works great, she quit smoking cigarettes and just smoked the ecig instead
  • Kougra
    Kougra Posts: 358 Member
    I used the e-cig to quit smoking. I am almost 9 months cig free. I tried quitting in the past with the patches, gum, meds and everything in between with no success. My husband bought me one of the e-cigs. It takes a day or so to get used to it. It is a great tool to use to quit. I now "vape" with the e-cig you can fill with different flavors imaginable but without any nicotine. Best wishes on your journey!!
  • PlunderBunneh
    PlunderBunneh Posts: 1,705 Member
    It did help me, but I've got a horrible habit of going back to analogs while drinking. I still use mine, although not really on a regular basis, just when I'm about to lose my cool.
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    Omg I've heard horror stories about these! I think they are really dangerous... (unlike traditional smoking lol) Check out this story about this man that it exploded in his mouth.

    http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=electronic cigarette exploded louisiana&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CDMQFjAA&url=http://www.wbrz.com/news/electric-cigarette-explodes-in-florida-man-s-mouth&ei=au2fT6L_BqiI0QHsssCHAg&usg=AFQjCNF4q6Vc28D8rcnPIcn0K9T_hWxoUg

    You're right. A lot of them are really dangerous. My boyfriend did some research and we chose two e-cigs from the following site because they have built-in shut off features as well as other features (amperage limits, etc) that make them a lot safer. Also they're a lot easier to use, last longer, and are durable as hell. I've dropped mine on the concrete multiple times and it's still kicking. One of them comes with a lifetime warranty, the other comes with a 1 year warranty. I have the 1 year Provari model and it's still going strong.

    www.provape.com

    It's a little expensive at first, but I stopped smoking entirely in the past and plan on doing it again in the next week or two. Had to order new batteries.... once they get old, they don't hold a charge very well. The good thing is, they lasted a year. Hope it helps. Good luck :)
  • Fit4_Life
    Fit4_Life Posts: 828 Member
    Brother and Sister in law tried. No success..
  • RedMuse
    RedMuse Posts: 50 Member
    I have used one for 3 years, I have changed companies over the years, but have never gone back to regular cigarettes. With in a few weeks of using mine, I felt better, breathed better and could taste again. Love mine!!

    while it may not be as good as quitting, you still have the side effects of Nicotine, I am very satisfied with my e-cig. If you are interested, I use Volcano E-cig.

    Thanks,
  • Crazy4Healthy
    Crazy4Healthy Posts: 626 Member
    I have been using one for three years.... I know that is not exactly quitting, but I have not had an actual cigarette in three years. Nicotine in itself is not really all that bad for you (no worse than caffeine, unless you choose to drink it), it's all the other crap you get in a normal cig. With the e-cig you can also gradually lower the amount of nicotine you use and eventually use it with no nicotine (for the mental habit) if you want. I honestly continue to have the nicotine in mine, but I find it's much, much better than the alternative and it has worked for me. Also much CHEAPER!
  • Mikelobov
    Mikelobov Posts: 44
    They are dangerous, can cause very poor health from side effects. Not that smoking is a healthy choice either, but it's not the right method.
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    Thinking of buying my mum one of these! Glad its worked for some x
  • Crazy4Healthy
    Crazy4Healthy Posts: 626 Member
    Honestly, like any method.. it really depends on much you want it. I do think it works wonders for the mental habit.
  • elorei
    elorei Posts: 6
    Get a real one. Volcano, greensmoke, something that costs a bit. Only the cheap ones have safety issues.

    I don't smoke "real" cigarettes at all now. I still really like nicotine at times, and so I have the ecig. My wife says it is much easier to live with me than when I went cold turkey (which failed after 3 months, anyway).

    If you have not REALLY decided not to smoke anymore though, no solution will work. Chantix/patch/ecig/whatever. None of these will work for you until you really decide you are done with smoking.
  • sandralila
    sandralila Posts: 21 Member
    I tried them and thought they tasted bad, I successfully quit by just doing it cold turkey. If people close to you are smoking its twice as hard, but it can b done. Good luck
  • tunktunk5583
    tunktunk5583 Posts: 76 Member
    Just bought an electric cigarette. Today is day one of me trying to quit.. has anyone out there used this to ween themselves off from smoking and quit successfully?

    I tried one and I felt nauseous!

    I smoke 1/2 of what I used to smoke-not that I encourage this but I cut down after I had a series of bad colds and bronchitis.

    Best of luck to you and good for you!
  • classycouture
    classycouture Posts: 888 Member
    I bought the Smoke Everywhere electronic cigarette, and used it for maybe two weeks. One day I forgot to charge it, so you know what I did? Went out and bought a pack! I found it to be a waste of $100. I think they do have over the counter ones you can buy at gas stations and CVS/Walgreens... I haven't tried those yet, but they are definitely a cheaper alternative. Never hurts to try!
  • Crazy4Healthy
    Crazy4Healthy Posts: 626 Member
    They are dangerous, can cause very poor health from side effects. Not that smoking is a healthy choice either, but it's not the right method.

    Curious as to what side effects you are referring to. I have only had positive side effects, breathing better, smelling, tasting, etc. Also not sure how they are dangerous, there was one case of "blowing up". I've used mine for three years and never had an issue. You could also burn down your house from falling a sleep with a cig, but it doesn't stop people from using them.

    All-in-all they are much better than cigs, IMO.
  • katysmelly
    katysmelly Posts: 380 Member
    I quit with lozenges (little tic-tac sized mints full of nicotine.) Some people say that the gum and lozenges will just make you addicted to those, instead, but I was willing to risk that. Anything has to be better than inhaling smoke!

    As it turned out, they worked great for dealing with cravings, and then I gradually used them less and less. I don't remember making any particular effort to stop using them.
  • millerhillbabe
    millerhillbabe Posts: 54
    My niece and her hubby switched to ele sigs and they are much happier they didn't quit but they feel better because a lot of the caustic elements are gone.
  • Crazy4Healthy
    Crazy4Healthy Posts: 626 Member
    Get a real one. Volcano, greensmoke, something that costs a bit. Only the cheap ones have safety issues.

    I don't smoke "real" cigarettes at all now. I still really like nicotine at times, and so I have the ecig. My wife says it is much easier to live with me than when I went cold turkey (which failed after 3 months, anyway).

    If you have not REALLY decided not to smoke anymore though, no solution will work. Chantix/patch/ecig/whatever. None of these will work for you until you really decide you are done with smoking.

    My husband has said the same thing and even lets me use it in his car. He says it smells like cotton candy. :)

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