Lilium said 10 years, 8 months ago:

Highly controversial, what do you think? This thread is simply so that I may dispel lies about this glorious quit smoking resource. Post fears, post what youve heard, post something positive, I can tell you exactly whats in it and exactly what your body binds to and keeps verses lets go in the form of vapor.

Deleted User said 10 years, 5 months ago:

cold turkey only way to go! you get the smokers flu and all that, but the real test is not getting on it again. if you can make the first 4 days i think you can quit for a good 3 months, you need a substitute though, i like munching on carrot sticks x.x

Deleted User said 10 years, 5 months ago:

e cigs is cheating. First, there is not nearly enough long term research done into it. Second your still pumping yourself with nicotine.
If you really want to quit physically and mentally, you have to stp all intake, i guess your at a stage where its become like a life support to you, buts it still not to late.
I think use e cigs, to gradually quit, but you have to quit, just changing the medium is still cheating.

Deleted User said 10 years, 5 months ago:

man i used to smoke 20+ “cancer sticks” a day too, so i totally get where you coming from.
e cigs is cheating in everyway coz its let you continue your addiction, and that will always lead to the cigarette one day or another.
Your relation of cigarettes to coffee is completely illogical. Caffeine is a smart drug/ nootropic, nicotine in the long run fucks up your nerves and muscles. Besides, herbal tea is coming back in a big way.
i think e cigs just another industry that has come up to deliver a people another fix.
The only way to quit is cold turkey, once you go cold turkey enough times and have suffered the severe withdrawl for 1-2 weeks, it makes you quit for life.
Most people dont have the mental capacity to quit, coz of stress, job, alcohol they use it as crutch to make time go by, infact nicotine causes stress i would say and sleepless nights.
Again like i said theres not enough research done on the long term for e cigs, but quitting over e – cigs anyday man, i think bronchitis should have been a good wake up call, especially considering how long you suffered.

Kitta said 10 years, 1 month ago:

I like the e-cigs. I’m a nurse and I know a lot about the hazards of cigarettes, and I have high hopes for the e-cig thing.

First off, like what was previously pointed out, nicotine is everywhere. Also, it’s chemically similar to caffeine – the only really confirmed effects of nicotine is that it is a stimulant and can cause an increase in blood pressure (just like caffeine.) Cigarettes cause all sorts of nasty things because of the hot ‘tar’ it deposits in your lungs and the preservatives and chemicals added to the cigarettes to up the shelf life. E-cigs have nothing but some water and nicotine, and flavoring if you wish. I think it’s a great alternative.

I love smoking. I hate the fact that it has bad long term effects and that it has given me a nasty chronic cough, but I love the act of smoking. It’s relaxing to me, it’s a social thing because I hang with smokers, it’s great after sex, etc. Switching to the e-cigs cured my cough and fixed some of the breathing issues. When I tried to quit cigarettes I had GI problems (nicotine stimulates your digestive track) and I gained weight that I’ve been fighting to lose. The e-cigs were a comfy alternative.