Who's A Smoker
I was a smoker in my early 20's I just decided one day to quit cold turkey, chew gum and have not picked up one since.
Here is my recommendation: Cut back do not smoke in public places, vehicles, etc. When you get the urge don't lite it. It takes 5 minutes for the cessation to leave. You can do it!!!
I moved onto electronic cigarettes.
Mind you, I still smoke, but now I only breathe in the nicotine (and less of it), which is far less than the many other poisonous chemicals I was breathing in before. Also, the electronic cigarette produced no second hand smoke. The only external byproduct is the water vapor you exhale, which is harmless to all those around you.
All in all, I consider it an improvement, as I am no longer harming those around me, doing less harm to myself, and I am spending a bit less than I was on the real cigarettes, and after three months I have yet to touch (or want) a regular cigarette again.I heard about those from my sister. Where can I get one. I smoke out of habit, can't break it really. So this electric smokes water vapor; does it cause your lungs to fill with water? I mean, would I use it and then come down with an ammonia or something?
Yeah, I like smoking but it cost too darn much plus I am getting older.
I smoke a Smoore 201. I haven't found any health disadvantages to it yet, though I'm certain (even in moderation) nicotine is not a good thing.
As for the water vapor, you can think of it as breathing in the steam of a hot shower. Some of the steam condenses in your lungs, posing no ill effects - the rest you breathe back out.
To date, I have tried all of the other methods of quitting: Chantix gave me bad dreams and made me very cranky, quitting cold turkey would only work a few weeks, and the nicotine patch made me nauseous. So ... I opted for the one means by which I could have my nicotine without harming others ... and with doing less harm to myself.
Again, I want to go down as saying I don't consider electronic cigarettes to be 100% healthy - I just see them as a 'healthier' alternative to something we all know kills for sure ... directly and indirectly. If you can find the willpower to quit completely, then obviously, I see that as the better course.LOL, that is always my excuse too.
If you can't quit you are not ready yet. Stop torturing yourself and just wait until you are ready.
Yep I know what I am talking about. I've been smoking for more than 35 years and quit cold turkey overnight a few years ago. Never looked back - and my wife still smokes around me.by then, for me it may be too late. LOL
IDK Dineane, one may argue that without feeling like an idiot you never get ready to quit. At the same time, it may be not that necessary then...
You're a Goddess and a Saint, Maddie.
- girly_girl09posted 14 years ago
0I used to smoke constantly. Sort of embarrassing why I stopped, but it worked. I wouldn't really recommend it to anyone lol.
Let's just say that I stopped smoking and drinking for a few months because I was scared that one certain evening had lead to a lifelong change for me. I was too scared to even take a test so I just stopped smoking and drinking, just in case.
Luckily, I found out two months later that my worst fears were incorrect, but it scared me straight! I don't smoke anymore, even when I drink. Quitting cold turkey for a few months because I had to is what made me quit. If you have kids, maybe try to think of it the same way and do it for them? Second hand smoke and what not...
It makes me cringe to even think about it. I feel so lucky and fortunate. I definitely want kids someday, but not now. Thanks to a scare like that, I am more careful now, learned my lesson AND stopped smoking! - nazishnasimposted 14 years ago0
THAT is a Great Reason NOT TO STOP
For those curious as to what an electronic cigarette looks like and how its used, I wrote up a hub that describes them a bit and has a great video that lets you see what all the hub-bub is all about.
I wrote the hub for informational purposes, as I intend to write a review on my own electronic cigarette later and I wanted to save my original content for that. Still, the hub I wrote should be enough to give everyone an idea if this alternative to real cigarettes might be for them.
Remember: The best alternative is not to smoke at all, but for some of us we don't have enough will-power yet to quit.- ralwusposted 14 years ago0
- Leta Sposted 14 years ago0
I smoke but around 3 - 4 cigarettes only. But when I go out and drink with friends, the number goes up to 5 - 10
. Good thing I seldom go out with them.- isis_dreams2002posted 14 years ago0
Dammit, yes. I'm guilty...Nothing like a cigarette with coffee
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