Quiting smoking - e-cigs - Page 2

shilala · 11-05-2011, 09:26 AM

My BIL just played this game, Devan.
He had fun and he now uses it to save from having to go out in the cold so much, but it did absolute zero to stop him from smoking.
Last weekend I watched him stand outside shivering in his tshirt smoking a Winston, so apparently it doesn't even work very good for avoiding standing in the cold.
I hope you get far better results, and I wish you all the luck in the world. Quitting smoking is a b1tch.
On a positive note, the ecig that Greg got, he could get a bunch of flavors. Some were really nice. He could also get stuff at ebay to crack the cartridges and refill them with juice which saves tons of money. If you stick with it, that might be something to look at.
Excuse me if everyone already said all this, I didn't read the thread. My apologies, I just didn't have time right now. I'll check in later and see how you're doing.

kelmac07 · 11-05-2011, 09:27 AM

Gotta love the Army canteen in the pic Devan.

Devanmc · 11-05-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Gotta love the Army canteen in the pic Devan.

haha yup.

and thanks scott. ive heard that it works and it doesnt work. so i hope it works for me atleast.

MrClean · 11-05-2011, 12:40 PM

I think they can be a great help if someone is serious about quitting. I've seen both sides of the coin for people who try them, and I think the main difference is the desire to actually quit. At least with the ecig's they give you nicotine which is the main 'addiction' of smoking, but there are definitely other factors to smoking real cigs that are hard to give up. Good luck Devan!!

11-05-2011, 04:35 PM

While some prospective quitters triumphed with the aid of E-cigs, many failed due to lack of motivation. Thus, having a strong wil should be the first consideration. Good luck, Devan!

Drez · 11-05-2011, 05:07 PM

ive been using a e-cig for about 6 months now. while it doesnt give you that real smoke feeling it does help with cravings. ive found that some of the guys at work who use a e-cig have a tough time getting use to the fact that you dont have a "visual" to tell you when you are done cause there is no ash and the cig never gets shorter.

little things like that i think plays with peoples minds and might be the downfall to the e-cig.

i keep mine in my cop car now and with use it time to time. however i will have a real cig everynow and then too.

so for me did i quit.............kinda 1-3 cigs every 4-5 days compared to a pack and a half a days is alot better. ive cut cigs out of my home life and like i said a few here and there at work to pass the time or socially should be ok.

good luck man!!!!!

Jasonw560 · 11-14-2011, 09:56 PM

Quitters never win.

Devanmc · 12-31-2011, 10:29 AM

so we are what 2 months later. Other then this last week in which i lost my battery, so i had maybe 5 cigs. I have quit smoking, still defiantly addicted to nicotine but im ok with that. Prior to losing my battery i hadnt had a single cigarette in a month. I think this is a success for me

11-05-2011, 09:26 AM	#21
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Quiting smoking - e-cigs My BIL just played this game, Devan. He had fun and he now uses it to save from having to go out in the cold so much, but it did absolute zero to stop him from smoking. Last weekend I watched him stand outside shivering in his tshirt smoking a Winston, so apparently it doesn't even work very good for avoiding standing in the cold. I hope you get far better results, and I wish you all the luck in the world. Quitting smoking is a b1tch. On a positive note, the ecig that Greg got, he could get a bunch of flavors. Some were really nice. He could also get stuff at ebay to crack the cartridges and refill them with juice which saves tons of money. If you stick with it, that might be something to look at. Excuse me if everyone already said all this, I didn't read the thread. My apologies, I just didn't have time right now. I'll check in later and see how you're doing. __________________

11-05-2011, 09:27 AM	#22
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Quiting smoking - e-cigs Gotta love the Army canteen in the pic Devan. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-05-2011, 12:40 PM	#24
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: Quiting smoking - e-cigs I think they can be a great help if someone is serious about quitting. I've seen both sides of the coin for people who try them, and I think the main difference is the desire to actually quit. At least with the ecig's they give you nicotine which is the main 'addiction' of smoking, but there are definitely other factors to smoking real cigs that are hard to give up. Good luck Devan!! __________________ http://jeffcarrollphotos.com Not a photographer, just a dude with a camera. Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

11-05-2011, 04:35 PM	#25
BnBTobacco Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Quiting smoking - e-cigs While some prospective quitters triumphed with the aid of E-cigs, many failed due to lack of motivation. Thus, having a strong wil should be the first consideration. Good luck, Devan!

11-05-2011, 05:07 PM	#26
Drez The Warden Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Frank Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,768 Trading: (35)	Re: Quiting smoking - e-cigs ive been using a e-cig for about 6 months now. while it doesnt give you that real smoke feeling it does help with cravings. ive found that some of the guys at work who use a e-cig have a tough time getting use to the fact that you dont have a "visual" to tell you when you are done cause there is no ash and the cig never gets shorter. little things like that i think plays with peoples minds and might be the downfall to the e-cig. i keep mine in my cop car now and with use it time to time. however i will have a real cig everynow and then too. so for me did i quit.............kinda 1-3 cigs every 4-5 days compared to a pack and a half a days is alot better. ive cut cigs out of my home life and like i said a few here and there at work to pass the time or socially should be ok. good luck man!!!!! __________________ They aren't going to multiply....burn that b!tch!

11-14-2011, 09:56 PM	#27
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Re: Quiting smoking - e-cigs Quitters never win. __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

12-31-2011, 10:29 AM	#28
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: Quiting smoking - e-cigs so we are what 2 months later. Other then this last week in which i lost my battery, so i had maybe 5 cigs. I have quit smoking, still defiantly addicted to nicotine but im ok with that. Prior to losing my battery i hadnt had a single cigarette in a month. I think this is a success for me __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best