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E/CIG. /VAPE Did it help you?

jillygirl profile imagejillygirlAdministratorLONG TERM WINNER47 Voters
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Have you used the e.cig /vape for quitting?
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Would you recommend the e.cig/ vape to anyone wishing to stop smoking.
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Did you manage to quit smoking by using this method.
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Do you find it hard to stop using the e.cig /vape now you have stopped smoking.
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Did you have any side effects using E.cig /vape.
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Did you stop vaping , once you had quit smoking.
22 Replies
Ciars1234 profile image
Ciars12341 YEAR WINNER

Couldn't have done it without the vaping

Hamel88 profile image
Hamel8816 Months Winner

I got addicted to the vape and then started smoking again. For me vaping and and smoking are too similar. So I used nicotine gum and then went cold turkey!

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Hamel8816 Months Winner in reply to Hamel88

Having said that, I totally understand why people would choose to vape! X

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poppy20015 MONTH WINNER in reply to Hamel88

I vaped. But I believe I was allergic to it.

It didn't help.

I liked it as much as smoking. So I went back to smoking.

I'm in cold turkey - day 23!

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NewKaren5 MONTH WINNER

Both me and hubby couldn’t have stopped smoking without it. Great invention xx

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Kate1503

Just went cold turkey! Couldn’t get on with vaping or any other nicotine replacement aids.

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meganmania264 MONTH WINNER

for me it was having something to hold rather than smoke i did not like the tastes.

I quit cold turkey because I chose not to have any kind of nicotine replacement. Part of my decision was because I wasn't sure of the side effects of vaping, nicotine patches, gum, or Champix. I see that they do seem to work positively for many people on the site, so whatever works, go for it.

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daichaLONG TERM WINNER in reply to

Champix was foul! Just took the enjoyment out of EVERYTHING. Alan Carr's book did it for me after 40 plus years and multiple attempts.

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Bluebelle2017

Sadly it didn't help as it just me me cough more than usual, maybe I was not vaping!! properly.

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monkyAdministrator34 Months Winner in reply to Bluebelle2017

Hi Bluebelle2017, its lovely to see you here :) and a big warm welcome to our community :) :)

If you havnt already, please have a good look around especially at the Pinned Posts :) :) I'm just wandering BB, if it was too strong for you :o cos I started on 24mg e-liquid, not for long, it made me cough :P sooooo, went down to 18mg liquid, no coughing :) :)

Just a thought :)

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Bluebelle2017 in reply to monky

I should have said I have copd stage 3/4 and cough anyway but vaping seems to make it worse.I wish it didn't as I have tried most of the other options. Maybe I will try a lower strength. Wish me luck

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monkyAdministrator34 Months Winner in reply to Bluebelle2017

Good Luck Bluebelle :) :) I hope a lower strength helps you :) I also have copd but at an early stage, soooo quitting smoking is the best we can do to slow down the copd :)

NOPE, Not One Puff Ever :)

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CrossedSnow in reply to Bluebelle2017

I coughed a lot while getting used to the vape. I have recently started coughing again my first few puffs in the morning and if I haven't touched it in several hours. I started on 6mg and am still at that level as I don't see the point in quitting nicotine - the nic isn't the dangerous part of smoking - it is everything else lol.

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monkyAdministrator34 Months Winner

YEP, The E-cig has helped me alllllllllllllllllllll the way through my quit journey :) I have gone from 24mg nicotine and now down to zero nicotine :) but I still vape, you may ask WHY :o simple, I never ever ever want to smoke again :) BUT, my other half still smokes :P and until she quits, I will still vape, just to be on the safe side :) :)

You alllllllllllllllllll take care now and stay strong :) :)

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CrossedSnow

I wish the poll had a yes no I don't know option because I've been quit for 4.5 months and haven't tried to quit the vaping so I don't know if I would find it hard. Most cigarette addiction is an addiction to the chemicals released burning the tobacco and to the additive companies add to the tobacco. Studies I have read show nicotine in moderation is no worse than caffeine and actually has benefits (in moderation).

I have used Ecigs & Vapes in past. I do not like them. I do not like the smell or taste of them & will never use vapes again.

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Cazie64 MONTH WINNER

I used patches and the lozenges but got myself a nicotine free e cig for the times when I really missed the action of smoking. I used it a couple of times, especially when having a drink and it really worked. Once my cravings were subsiding and I was getting out of the habit, I just found myself not using the ecig. I stopped smoking on 31.08.17 and haven't looked back! I was a smoker for over 20 years and had tried and failed several times. I honestly believe if it wasn't for the ecig then I would have failed again.

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quit0728 MONTHS WINNER

I quit cold turkey, but my husband used vaping to help him. He is on 3mg nicotine and has stayed away from cigarettes, so I think vaping is helpful. Also thought should share this tip with you guys: if you vape, buy liquid which does not contain propylene glycol, not good for lungs it seems. Cheers..

Guess I've never understood the concept of it. There are 2 undisputable facts in play here.

1.) We are addicted to nicotine.

2.) Nicotine addiction is why we smoke.

In my mind, giving yourself a drug you are trying to free yourself from is a recipe for disaster. There is a reason in the long term NRT has a 96% fail rate.

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hails5735 Months Winner

Lasted 3 months last year til i put my guard down on holiday, deluded myself i could quit once i got home!!!! However, been using my vape since last wednesday evening & no desire to smoke as yet :)

Tried cold turkey, patches etc but only lasted a matter of days & they were long days of constantly thinking about smoking. Vaping works for me x

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soccanut1LONG TERM WINNER

I went from 35/day straight to vaping. For the first couple of weeks I regularly wanted a "real" cigarette but found that a few good "puffs" on a vape and the last thing i wanted then was a cigarette. Moving forward and this continued to work well, whilst the desire for a cigarette decreased. 21 months now and I have absolutely NO desire to smoke. For me, vapes are a great invention and Time the greatest healer!