Electronic Cigarettes

[WildGingerBrewing]

EDIT: I did a little research, and it appears that the Pure Smoke line is primary kr808s produced by the Shenzhen Kanger company in China. They might not all be produced there, but there are countless Chinese manufacturers that produce like models. Did your kit look kinda like this? http://www.szkanger.com/product_show.asp?id=98

The box is differrent but the contents are exactly the same.

 

[Pumbaa]

WGB

Jumping into this kinda late, just noticed it this morning . . .
I used to smoke 2 packs a day, sometimes more for about 20+ years and after a few months on the E-cig I quit nicotine all together. The product is great for replacing the nicotine you are missing out on from going cold turkey and it definitely helps out with the cravings and the nic fits. BUT . . . (ya knew it was coming) overall the thing sucks . . . which is actually a good thing.

Dont get me wrong if you are looking to quit it's perfect, because it sucks. You know smoking is more then just lighting up and taking a few drags. It's a ritual. It's finishing dinner and moving to your spot and sitting down and relaxing, breaking out your lighter and chilling while you "have a smoke" . . . for me with the E-cig it just wasnt like that. With the e-cig it felt more like a junkie getting his fix. TBH I dont think I would have quit without the e-cig so it did its job of helping me quit but if you are looking for a long term replacement for a cig I dont know if you will be happy. April 19th I will be 1 year free of smokes (ok I have had 3 in the last year) and I could not have done it with out the help of the E-cig

If you're looking to quit - works great
If you are looking for a replacement for a normal cig - yeah not so great

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

Pumbaa, Thanks. I am just looking for something to help me quit and I think it is helping. And I agree, there is a ritual involved with smoking. I told SWMBO last night that I think I may be addicted to the actual smoking of the cigarette more than to the nicotine itself. I want to go out to the porch, sit in my spot, and light up a smoke. You nailed it! Once I get over that part of it, I think I will be able to quit without much problem.

 

[malkore]

I have some e-cig stuff from Totally Wicked (they are UK based with a US branch).

the problem is the FDA is 'cracking down' on these 'nicotine dealers' and holding their shipments in customs.

I liked the Wicked line because you can mix your own vape juice (nicotine) to any strength and flavor.

it does NOT taste like a cigarette. more like how a fresh pouch of rolling tobacco smells.

after all there's no combustion.

Blu is another popular but spendy setup.

 

[ChshreCat]

Haven't smoked in about a year and a half and I'm still having wicked cravings and nic fits. So, I broke down and ordered some 0 nicotine e-cigs. Going to see if I can fool my brain into thinking I'm smoking.

 

[Goofynewfie]

I smoked for twenty years and was able to quit by using chantix. No cravings , only side effect was putrid gas 24/7. Bothered swmbo way more than me. Going on three years. Good luck its rough but can be done

 

[ChshreCat]

Yeah. I tried one of the pills. Made me psychotic and I had to stop taking it. Quitting usually isn't a problem for me. It's staying quit after 6 months or a year that I have the issue with. Hoping this will help. I do know that if I fall off the wagon again, I'll use an electronic cig until I'm ready to quit again.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

I smoked for twenty years and was able to quit by using chantix. No cravings , only side effect was putrid gas 24/7. Bothered swmbo way more than me. Going on three years. Good luck its rough but can be done

Have tried Chantix, Wellbutrin, and a few others.

Didn't work.

Looking like the only "pill" that may hold is my 5 year old saying "Smoking makes you fat!"

 

[ChshreCat]

Wellbutrin. That's the one that made me craaaaaaaaazy.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Wellbutrin. That's the one that made me craaaaaaaaazy.

Ironic huh?

 

[Barnzy02]

day 2 on my 2nd attempt at quitting; i've gone about 6 months before being stupid and smoking again.

I'm using the patch and going to go through the whole process with these, i've used them before and they really take away my urges while i'm working and help me from becoming horribly irritable at work.

The hardest part is definitely breaking the habitual smoking and the idle hands smoking. After dinner, grab a smoke. Wake up, grab a smoke. Going for a walk, grab a smoke. Waiting for the first hop addition, grab a smoke.

Beyond the obvious health impact, i'm also asthmatic, so i'm obviously a genius for ever starting to smoke. Here's to quitting!

 

[rhamilton]

Instead of e-cig I explored Swedish Snus and became a convert.

+1 for snus. Skip the Camel and domestic crap; that isn't 'real' snus. You have to get the Swedish stuff. My preferred brand is General.

It takes some getting used to; you actually don't have to spit since it won't make you sick if you swallow. If you are interested in the background, definitely take a look into the manufacturing process. American 'chew' is actually fermented which creates a ton of carcinogens and on top of that additives are added which is why it'll make you puke if you swallow some.

Snus is usually steam-processed and pasteurized so it's carcinogen count is unusually low. And in the EU, snus is considered a food product to it's got every ingredient on the label. I'm not saying it's a safe alternative to smoking, but IMO based on research, it's the least destructive form of 'natural' nicotine delivery.

And you can use it indoors and they make 'mini' pouches which conceal easily (no more falling asleep in meetings ). Perfect for me since I'm in an office all day.

They also offer a range of nicotine amounts; the 20mg+ versions will knock a smoker on their ass

But good decision to abandon the cigs. Save your lungs!