Ecigarettes?

[nsd_user663_61728]

Hey we're on day 8 and we're really struggling. We've been looking in to ecigarettes because we feel if we don't do something then we're just going to smoke. It has gotten more difficult the past three days than the first few!

If anybody can give us any advice on these it would be greatly appreciated. Do they help you quit?

[nsd_user663_59305]

From what other users have posted I would say that if used as a quit aid, not a replacement, this can be an effective method as long as you reduce the nicotine slowly just like NRT patches & gum. I would be wary though, you're through the first week and it will start getting a bit easier soon so don't jump in blind, weigh up all the pro's and con's first, perhaps there's another method out there which would work for you

[nsd_user663_57259]

Hi there

I am one of those who have used an ecig to help me quit. I used it as a form of NRT and gradually lowered the nicotine level and my usage. I stopped using it just over 5 months into my quit and haven't looked back since! I think they are brilliant if used correctly.

Good luck with your quit! Feel free to pm me if you have any questions

Sarah

[nsd_user663_61422]

I use one to supplement my chewing gum. Choose a low dosage and don't rely on it too much and I think its fine xx

[nsd_user663_61375]

hello,

i would also say it may not be the best to start NRT now that you have made it over a week cold turkey.

mid way through my quit i picked up a nicotine/tabacco free e cigerette which i use here and there, i think that could be a good option for you too it helps!

good work this far !

[nsd_user663_61728]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm using champix anyway but we picked some ecigs up this afternoon and it's so much easier already and I think it will definitely help us quit, I guess it doesn't matter which method we use.

[nsd_user663_57259]

Kirsty I didn't realise you were on Champix. Not sure if you can use an e cig with Champix so pls check this with your gp/nurse.

[nsd_user663_61250]

I also quit using Champix - into day 139.

I wouldn't recommend using any other products that contain nicotine.

I smoked whilst taking Champix up to day 8 I think and stopped completely.

As sjt13 stated - consult your gp/nurse.

Champix isn't to be taken lightly.

[nsd_user663_61728]

I bought the ecig and used it once yesterday. Since then I have had cravings but just knowing it's there if I need it has made me feel much better and I haven't actually used it. I've also been reading horror stories about champix and the moodiness and rage and how it can almost alter your personality so now I think I'd like to come off it.

[nsd_user663_61680]

Champix

I stopped a couple of years ago using champix I thought it was brilliant at the time. I only lasted 6 months off the weed.

But looking back it made me quite lethargic and depressed.

I actually started again as I was putting on so much weight when I've never put weight on before. I got so depressed I started smoking again.

Unfortunately the weight has stayed on.

Now using patches, 2nd attempt on them.