have i quit smoking??

It depends, if you no longer used the e cig would you go back to smoking? Do you feel like you have quit?

The real question is are you just trading habits? If you are are you ok with that?

No one can answer this but you.

ye s u havent smoked in 21 days
the ecig does have nicotine but a small a mount compared to cigs and it doesnt have the harmful chemicals
i quit by using the lozenges , then the ecigs, then cinamon hard candies...
then i quit all

no im not going back to cigarettes and i have not traded a cig for an e cig permanently. i have told myself before i quit smoking that i didnt want to use an e cig for more then a month. yes i do think i have quit smoking-wondering what everyone else thinks.

Than congratulations you have quit smoking! Don't let a coworker take away from your determination by minimizing the huge accomplishment you have achieved. :drinker:

As a former smoker who has been smoke free for 5 years I say you have done well bump whoever doesn't think you have quit from 1/2 pack to ecig 3 times a day is a huge improvement!!!

I would consider this "quitting", not "quit". You are still using a cigarette, even if it is a fake one so you have not broken the habit. You are also still putting nicotine into your body.

so when people use the patch are the still considered smokers?

Good point, OP. I say you can say you've quit smoking. You literally don't smoke (combust) anymore, you vaporize.

My husband quit 20 months ago, my daughter 10 months ago, and me 14 months ago and use the e-cigs. We have discussed this our Dr's and they.back us 100% on using this method. Congrats on your 21 days! Keep up your fantastic work!!

I would consider this "quitting", not "quit". You are still using a cigarette, even if it is a fake one so you have not broken the habit. You are also still putting nicotine into your body.

so when people use the patch are the still considered smokers?

Yes, because a heroine addict on methadone is still an addict. How about the person who only has a cigarette on social occasions or with a drink? are they a smoker? yes, they are. You're in rehab and there's nothing wrong with that. If you're not honest about your need for the ecig, then, I worry it'd be too easy to think you have it cracked and become one of those "only at Christmas" smokers.

As an ex smoker, I know how hard it is, believe me, but it wasn't until I didn't miss smoking anymore that I truly considered myself an ex smoker.

You are quitting and doing a damn fine job so please be proud of yourself. You need to be honest too. If you still need nicotine, then you're still a smoker. I would say it's time to take the plunge and ditch the e-cig. You can absolutely live without it. If you know in your heart that you're no longer a smoker, then ditch it. I quit cold turkey 10 years ago because I had an epiphany: I didn't need to smoke to be happy, it really was as simple as that. Deep down you know that, so do it today! You've made it 21 days, my god you're almost free!!

I just wanted to add one thing. You're at that stage of quitting where you've gone SO long, and it's been SO hard, and you're SO tired of thinking about smoking aaaaall the tiiiiiime. You want a reward for your pain and your hard work so I think you want the badge of non-smoker (because you can't reward yourself with smoking, which is what smokers want) . I say take the badge (but you have to throw the e-cig in the bin in exchange). I know you can do it, and I think you know you can too xx

I would consider this "quitting", not "quit". You are still using a cigarette, even if it is a fake one so you have not broken the habit. You are also still putting nicotine into your body.

so when people use the patch are the still considered smokers?

Yes, because a heroine addict on methadone is still an addict. How about the person who only has a cigarette on social occasions or with a drink? are they a smoker? yes, they are. You're in rehab and there's nothing wrong with that. If you're not honest about your need for the ecig, then, I worry it'd be too easy to think you have it cracked and become one of those "only at Christmas" smokers.

As an ex smoker, I know how hard it is, believe me, but it wasn't until I didn't miss smoking anymore that I truly considered myself an ex smoker.

You are quitting and doing a damn fine job so please be proud of yourself. You need to be honest too. If you still need nicotine, then you're still a smoker. I would say it's time to take the plunge and ditch the e-cig. You can absolutely live without it. If you know in your heart that you're no longer a smoker, then ditch it. I quit cold turkey 10 years ago because I had an epiphany: I didn't need to smoke to be happy, it really was as simple as that. Deep down you know that, so do it today! You've made it 21 days, my god you're almost free!!

I just wanted to add one thing. You're at that stage of quitting where you've gone SO long, and it's been SO hard, and you're SO tired of thinking about smoking aaaaall the tiiiiiime. You want a reward for your pain and your hard work so I think you want the badge of non-smoker (because you can't reward yourself with smoking, which is what smokers want) . I say take the badge (but you have to throw the e-cig in the bin in exchange). I know you can do it, and I think you know you can too xx

Wonderfully said. I don't think there is anything anyone else can add to that!

Nearly.....very nearly... but you need to get rid of any level of nicotine first.

I worked with someone who smoked 80 a day (yes, 80 - but that was ewhen smoking was still allowed in offices). When he was warned by the Dr to quit he went on patches - LOADS of patches -but he still said he was "quitting" until he was off them because he knew if he lost his patches he'd rush straight out and buy some smokes.

Here's the test. Suppose you lost your e-cig - would you say "Ok, that's it I won't bother with any nicotine products now" or would you buy another one/patches/gum? If you would buy something, you're still quitting (but I repeat, you're very nearly there so well done and keep going!)

If you would NOT buy anything then congratulations you are an ex-smoker.:happy:

You still have the habit of smoking, you just replaced real cigarettes with artificial cigarettes so no, you haven't quit. You're on the right track though so keep trying and get rid of that e-cigarette too.

When I quit smoking the hardest part was quitting the ritual, not the nicotine. The nicotine left in your system is metabolized within 72 hours so any cravings and withdrawals after that point are not physiological, they are purely psychological. The e-cigarette won't do you any favors in this department.

Best answer by far!!!!

I would consider this "quitting", not "quit". You are still using a cigarette, even if it is a fake one so you have not broken the habit. You are also still putting nicotine into your body.

so when people use the patch are the still considered smokers?

Yes, because a heroine addict on methadone is still an addict. How about the person who only has a cigarette on social occasions or with a drink? are they a smoker? yes, they are. You're in rehab and there's nothing wrong with that. If you're not honest about your need for the ecig, then, I worry it'd be too easy to think you have it cracked and become one of those "only at Christmas" smokers.

As an ex smoker, I know how hard it is, believe me, but it wasn't until I didn't miss smoking anymore that I truly considered myself an ex smoker.

You are quitting and doing a damn fine job so please be proud of yourself. You need to be honest too. If you still need nicotine, then you're still a smoker. I would say it's time to take the plunge and ditch the e-cig. You can absolutely live without it. If you know in your heart that you're no longer a smoker, then ditch it. I quit cold turkey 10 years ago because I had an epiphany: I didn't need to smoke to be happy, it really was as simple as that. Deep down you know that, so do it today! You've made it 21 days, my god you're almost free!!

I just wanted to add one thing. You're at that stage of quitting where you've gone SO long, and it's been SO hard, and you're SO tired of thinking about smoking aaaaall the tiiiiiime. You want a reward for your pain and your hard work so I think you want the badge of non-smoker (because you can't reward yourself with smoking, which is what smokers want) . I say take the badge (but you have to throw the e-cig in the bin in exchange). I know you can do it, and I think you know you can too xx

Ironic to see this- I just posted about my post- quit struggles. I'm 3 1/2 years nicotine/smoke free. I struggled with the nicotine addiction and the oral habit for many years after I actually gave up cigarettes. It's the total loss of the habit that is really the challenge. Not sure if you've found the online help site that aids quitters? It helped me enormously to have online chat dialogue with others going through the process. And no matter what else- stick to your quit!!! It's amazing on the other side of that cloud!!! GOOD LUCK!:flowerforyou:

You still have the habit of smoking, you just replaced real cigarettes with artificial cigarettes so no, you haven't quit. You're on the right track though so keep trying and get rid of that e-cigarette too.

This! I don't think someone has actually quit until they are no longer using any form of nicotine.. but that's my opinion.

Ultimately, what does it matter what other people think? Caring what others think is just a waste of time and energy.