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I can imagine that an e-cig is great for accommodating the hand-to-mouth fixation that's so hard to satisfy whilst in the process of quitting smoking, but e-cigs, in my expereience, aren't the greatest option for those of us who just want "healthier"/cheaper ways to smoke (or to simply smoke tobacco less often). For me, they just don't have a "bite" that's adequately equivalent to a full-flavor filtered cigarette.
If you're buying them in the gas station or grocery store you're not going to get a "bite"; those aren't strong enough. Now you can go online and find some that are stronger but you have to figure out what your combination is. It is a lot to study; I spent 6 mos. deciding what my first purchase would be. Could this bite you talk of be what is known as throat hit? Different combinations in the liquid and to some extent the hardware can increase that and if there isn't enough vapor changes can fix that too.
I smoked e-cigs in 2011, went back to regular cigs, and now want to go back to e-cigs. The terminology is what makes it hard for newbies. Never did understand all the talk about ohms or ah. Bigger is not better from my experience. Coughing while learning to draw from e-cigs is normal, it takes some getting used to. Hold it parallel to the ground, and slowly draw in, steady, pressing on the manual button. Manuals are best imo.
The mg of the juice will affect your throat hit, and your cough response. Lower doses like 11-15mg might be good to start with - I tend to stay with 18 to 24 range. Flavors are entirely personal preferrence. I like coffee flavors, some menthols are okay. Even if you don't smoke menthol cigs, they can be pleasant in an e-cig. What you will be doing is searching for what they call an all-day vape, something that you can enjoy all day, every day. Lots of competition out there!
I am going to recommend a product for beginners because this is what got me started, and they are still my preference. The basic Tital 510 or you can go with the Titan Tank starter kit. Get a couple drip tips, and forget all the cartomizer accessory stuff, for now. Direct drip right onto the coils of the "atomizer", and smoke away. If you don't like the flavor, take the atomizer off, blow it out into a kleenex, and try another flavor.
When the light blinks, put it on the charger until you see a green light.
I get these from Totally Wicked. (I do not happen to like their juices, so am not necessarily recommending those.)
Keep it simple. All the jargon is very confusing.
Lots of youtube videos available that can be helpful. My point is an attempt to save you some money, you can spend a boatload before you find what you like.
Happy vaping. For me, these things are a life saver.
Somehow I get the impression there is no answer to your question that will be satisfactory.
Nicotine acts on the body in two ways: it increases alertness while also producing a calming effect. It can also be beneficial to some sufferers of depression, ADD, and ulcerative colitis.
The physical act of smoking (or vaping) can also be calming to some people. For others, it's a distraction from eating or other behaviors.
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seems like an awful amount of unneccesary work (and time and money) to continue to be an addict.
Aw, such quasi-realistic concern.
Less money by a longshot (to the tune of $260/mo in savings). Less mess (the occasional paper towel for juice drips vs. ashes and ashtrays to clean and dry cleaning for smoke odor). Maybe a little more work (filling cartomizers, swapping batteries), but I truly couldn't care less. My blood pressure is now in the healthy range, my lungs are still functioning better than they have in years (and still no annual bronchitis), and my physician still considers me a former smoker.
I smile every time I work on an inpatient chart and note an MD order for an electronic cigarette for their patient (or when they give the go-ahead allowing them to use their own in their hospital room).
It's a win, and a big win at that, for people who choose to vape.
Thanks Ray. Do you mean they'll bring you one in the hospital (like they'd bring your meds)? I was vaping at the rehab facility my Dad was at recently and was told to stop. I agreed but tried to show that I wasn't really smoking...it's what she perceived because of the vapor. She did seem half interested but I did put it in my pocket anyway.
seems like an awful amount of unneccesary work (and time and money) to continue to be an addict.
Smoking cigarettes is a lot of unnecessary work too. Burning things, leaving ash anywhere inconvenient, dumping ashtrays, not having a lighter! Smoking cigarettes can be very frustrating for hubby sometimes! I actually think I spend less time making sure my e-cig works than I did making sure I could smoke a cigarette.
Thanks Ray. Do you mean they'll bring you one in the hospital (like they'd bring your meds)? I was vaping at the rehab facility my Dad was at recently and was told to stop. I agreed but tried to show that I wasn't really smoking...it's what she perceived because of the vapor. She did seem half interested but I did put it in my pocket anyway.
The way these MD orders were written led me to believe the hospital kept a supply of disposable ecigs for patients who either could not/would not use a nicotine patch and who also could not be allowed off the floor to smoke outside. On several other charts there were orders to other MDs and nurses stating the patients were approved to use their own ecig devices in their rooms.
Nothing irks medical staff more than telling a patient who smokes to stop (or remain inside), only to find out that the patient was caught -- strapped to an IV -- smoking outside (or in the bathroom). If physicians at this particular hospital were finding any adverse reactions from vaping, they would most definitely not be advocating/allowing their use...especially on cardiac cases!
If you're buying them in the gas station or grocery store you're not going to get a "bite"; those aren't strong enough. Now you can go online and find some that are stronger but you have to figure out what your combination is. It is a lot to study; I spent 6 mos. deciding what my first purchase would be. Could this bite you talk of be what is known as throat hit? Different combinations in the liquid and to some extent the hardware can increase that and if there isn't enough vapor changes can fix that too.
I purchased one back in 2009 from an online seller. It was a pretty neat little toy, but just didn't tackle my nicotine cravings, nor did it provide the "throat hit" you mention. It seemed to require very deep dragging just to acquire the same hit one might feel from, say, a standard light cigarette.
There could, I suppose, be much better models/brands available almost four years later, though. I'll have to look into it, as I would like to approach the endeavor of quitting completely.
After 35 years of smoking I've decided it's now or never. So I just ordered a Volcano Inferno kit. I should get it in a couple of days.
Does anyone have experience of quitting smoking using one of these?
Your experiences and advice would be welcome.
Thanks.
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Quitting Smoking - Using e cigarretes
