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One Cig. today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BRANDONLEE — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 01:39:40 GMT

Well after last nights conversation here about smoking and many of you saying i will be dying from next week lol i decided i need to do something.I had one this morning with my coffee out on my porch and decided o.k just one today.I have been pacing back and forth bad mood but i have not touched another one yet.My poor husband though wants to kill me because i have been so mean lol. But geez i need to do something i am 48 yrs old and would like to live hopefully another 48 yrs. I don't want to try Chantex been there done that.But......does anyone here know anything about e-cigs? I know it was mentioned here last night what brand etc. please!!!! If there was a rehab for quitting smoking i would e there.thank-you. Omg this is so harddddddddddddddd

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EmmaBunting — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 01:44:29 GMT

The first step is always the hardest, Brandonlee! But you've taken it. No turning back now. I quit 30 years ago........and the only thing that worked for me was cold turkey. I knew that just cutting down wasn't going to do it for me.......I was addicted.......and the only way to stop......was to just stop.

Good luck! As Nike would say.....Just do it!!!

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Surfnturf — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 01:45:11 GMT

Yippee! Good for you' BrandonLee. Go to e-cigarette-forum.com. There is tons of information there about e-cigs. Good Luck to you, and congrats for making it all day with just one cigarette in the morning.

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deepwaterdotter — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 01:45:48 GMT

Wish I had some words of wisdom on the subject. I am very proud of you for getting through today! Hope some of the other posters here can give you some helpful advice.

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MaRina — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 01:50:18 GMT

Tell yourself you can do this. I have never smoked but have known a few friends & family members that did and kicked the habit. I remember some of them chewed the gum haven't know anyone to try the e-cigs. Best of luck

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lil spot — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 01:53:26 GMT

Good for you. I saw an ad on TV for free patches and help line tips.

http://www.quit-smoking-central.com/free-nicotine-patches.html

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luvdoodles — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 01:54:17 GMT

Kudos to you, you're making progress. Wish I could, I smoke about a pack a day. The only time that I quit was when I was pregnant. I see those Chantex commercials and wonder if it really works. Then I wonder sometimes if it's too late. Not a good feeling. Keep up the good work.

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Preds — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 01:59:13 GMT

Don't mess with the e-cigs. Waste of money in my opinion. I've quit and started back several times and I know what didn't work for me. I've had friends that chewed on straws for that need of something. Maybe that would work for you .... they graduated down to coffee stirs and then made it.

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BRANDONLEE — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 01:59:27 GMT

On 2/6/2014 luvpoos said:
Kudos to you, you're making progress. Wish I could, I smoke about a pack a day. The only time that I quit was when I was pregnant. I see those Chantex commercials and wonder if it really works. Then I wonder sometimes if it's too late. Not a good feeling. Keep up the good work.

I wonder too if it's too late.I read one post last night that she or he said that it probably was too late if anyone was smoking and decided to quit.

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PurpleBunny — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 02:03:35 GMT

Good for you! We're behind ya!!

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Surfnturf — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 02:07:02 GMT

On 2/6/2014 BRANDONLEE said:
On 2/6/2014 luvpoos said:
Kudos to you, you're making progress. Wish I could, I smoke about a pack a day. The only time that I quit was when I was pregnant. I see those Chantex commercials and wonder if it really works. Then I wonder sometimes if it's too late. Not a good feeling. Keep up the good work.

I wonder too if it's too late.I read one post last night that she or he said that it probably was too late if anyone was smoking and decided to quit.

Please don't think it's too late. It's never too late. I would advise you to explore ALL your options. One size doesn't fit all. Over the years I quit many times, sometimes cold turkey, two times with the patch, and one time I used Chantix. None of those things worked for me long-term. What did work for me was e-cigs. I haven't smoked a cigarette for two years, and have reduced my nicotine level to 3mgs. I'm not saying for you to do what I did, but I do encourage you to explore your options, and do what works for you.

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Dam Yankee — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 02:07:03 GMT

Go to Walgreen's and get you one of the Blu disposable e-cigs for about $10. It's not the best, but this will hold you over and keep you and your husband from killing each other for a few days, up to about a week. Do not judge all e-cigs based on the sharpie marker sized Blu e-cig.

I highly recommend the company Vapor4Life out of Northbrook, IL. Their customer service is top-notch and they have frequent sales.They have starter kits to fit just about every want or budget and they've also come out with a new disposable (which I have not tried). I'd like to suggest that you order your starter kit with a manual battery. I started with the automatic batteries and ended up exchanging them for the manual ones. I've been much happier with those.

If you have any questions, I'll be happy to try and help you. I know it's all overwhelming and confusing to sort through. Been there, done that. Congrats on taking the first step!!

Disclaimer: I do not work for this company, but I have been a loyal customer for close to 18 months.

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rarejan — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 02:11:23 GMT

I also highly recommend using e-cigs to quit. If you have it firmly in your mind that you are only going to use them to quit, they will be very helpful in your quest to be smoke free. That's how I did it and it was relatively easy...took me about three months on e-cigs before I tapered off them and quit completely.

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BRANDONLEE — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 02:13:16 GMT

On 2/6/2014 Dam Yankee said:
Go to Walgreen's and get you one of the Blu disposable e-cigs for about $10. It's not the best, but this will hold you over and keep you and your husband from killing each other for a few days, up to about a week. Do not judge all e-cigs based on the sharpie marker sized Blu e-cig.

I highly recommend the company Vapor4Life out of Northbrook, IL. Their customer service is top-notch and they have frequent sales.They have starter kits to fit just about every want or budget and they've also come out with a new disposable (which I have not tried). I'd like to suggest that you order your starter kit with a manual battery. I started with the automatic batteries and ended up exchanging them for the manual ones. I've been much happier with those.

If you have any questions, I'll be happy to try and help you. I know it's all overwhelming and confusing to sort through. Been there, done that. Congrats on taking the first step!!

Disclaimer: I do not work for this company, but I have been a loyal customer for close to 18 months.

Dam Yankee thank-you so much. I will look up that company.And yes i have heard of the Blu will also pick that up.I am finding it so hard though. Why isn't there any rehab places for smokers?There is for alcholics and drug addicts and i thought cigarettes were a drug.

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Surfnturf — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 02:16:13 GMT

That's good advice, Dam Yankee. That's a good place to start because it' something that's easily accessible. And later on there are tons of options, and absolutely delicious flavors out there.

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rarejan — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 02:16:27 GMT

E-cigs will make it easier Brandonlee. Trust me. I never would have succeeded without them. They help to take that edge off and help to get your mind off the intense craving you feel right now.

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raven-blackbird — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 02:19:15 GMT

it's not so much the craving but the loss of hand to mouth movement.........the e-cig will satisfy both those needs.....................................raven

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Dam Yankee — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 02:20:08 GMT

On 2/6/2014 BRANDONLEE said:
Dam Yankee thank-you so much. I will look up that company.And yes i have heard of the Blu will also pick that up.I am finding it so hard though. Why isn't there any rehab places for smokers?There is for alcholics and drug addicts and i thought cigarettes were a drug.

You're very welcome!!!

I won't lie, it is hard. You'll still be growling that you want a real cigarette, but that feeling will pass after a while. Honestly, the Blu e-cig is only going to be to hold you over until you get your order from another company. You will likely not be happy with that big, clumsy thing, but I promise... it will take the edge off.

As for your other question... that's any easy one. It's because smokers are 4th class citizens and it's much easier to mock, shun, and humiliate them, than it is to reach out their hands to help them. I know, I've been there.

Stay tough. You've got this.

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Surfnturf — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 02:23:25 GMT

On 2/6/2014 blackbirdraven said:
it's not so much the craving but the loss of hand to mouth movement.........the e-cig will satisfy both those needs.....................................raven

Yes, smoking is a two prong addiction. When I get down to zero nicotine, and I'm almost there, I will still buy the liquid in 0 strength because I like the hand to mouth part of it. I've also discovered some wonderful flavors I love.

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FUTURE — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 02:27:19 GMT

I don't have any advice, but I just want to say congrats for taking the first step and good luck!!!