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41. I agree with Skittles, demtenjeep -- do whatever works for you. I'm in awe of people

Mon May 14, 2012, 01:20 AM

May 2012

who go cold turkey -- I could never, ever have done that.

I used the patched, LOVED the freedom of not smoking, then started again after a year. Since then I've been on the patches a few times for the protocol, and started smoking immediately after I'd completed the program. The last time, though, it stuck. I didn't get down on myself, just realized how damn hard it is because of our mind games, and vowed to keep on plugging.

Don't give up. However you get there, you'll be amazed at how LIBERATING life is without cigarettes -- and you don't realize how much they run your life until you're free of them.

Good luck! You can do it!

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E-Cigs I am about to start. Quitting is the goal [View all] demtenjeep May 2012 OP

didn't have them when i quit....good luck & hang in there. spanone May 2012 #1

already cut my daily usage in 1/2 demtenjeep May 2012 #65

Excellent! Mariana May 2012 #72

Bought my first last July Sedona May 2012 #2

I'm addicted to the e-cigs, too, since last June. Mariana May 2012 #19

Same for me. Since last July. I think they're great. deacon May 2012 #31

I have tried them Politicalboi May 2012 #3

I'm skeptical Telly Savalas May 2012 #4

Cold turkey here....five wks....smoke-free. SammyWinstonJack May 2012 #20

Wow -- I would NEVER have been able to go cold turkey! gateley May 2012 #40

Congratulations and stick with it! a la izquierda May 2012 #48

Congratulations Bill219 May 2012 #60

Cold turkey here....almost two years...smoke-free... truebrit71 May 2012 #69

Try in here. rug May 2012 #5

thanks demtenjeep May 2012 #6

M husband is doing well with them Beaverhausen May 2012 #7

I have BluCigs and Green Smokes REP May 2012 #8

I REALLY tried with BluCigs, but they just don't work... BeHereNow May 2012 #46

I have the newest Blu batteries (Premium 100); they work fine REP May 2012 #50

cigarettes are awful; and I'm a smoker. provis99 May 2012 #9

I doubt that will work. Warren Stupidity May 2012 #10

Lots of people gradually reduce their nicotine level Mariana May 2012 #15

There is no good data that i can find on the effectiveness of e-cigs as an aid to withdrawal. Warren Stupidity May 2012 #49

I'm convinced it's a good thing for many people. Mariana May 2012 #52

Don't. Give. Up. randome May 2012 #11

Also if you like sunflower seeds Politicalboi May 2012 #12

I've been using them for 11 months. No smoking at all. Mariana May 2012 #13

I always wondered if e-cig stuff would get confiscated chill_wind May 2012 #42

What brand? BluCigs SUCK! I'm shopping, so please tell me more about what you use? BeHereNow May 2012 #47

I've heard that about Blu. Mariana May 2012 #54

Vaping 2 years - I can recommend these two (both have built-in atomizers): Waiting For Everyman May 2012 #55

blucigs manja Oct 2013 #76

Welcome to DU gopiscrap Oct 2013 #77

My best luck came from cold turkey. Gore1FL May 2012 #14

Simple way to quit smoking thelordofhell May 2012 #16

Quitting is a good goal BrownianNotion May 2012 #17

Cold turkey is the only way to truly quit alcibiades_mystery May 2012 #18

no it's not. any way that works for any given individual is valid. cali May 2012 #44

They still contain nicotine... cynatnite May 2012 #21

Some e-cigs contain zero nicotine. nt. Mariana May 2012 #22

Most do and they also contain other chemicals as well... cynatnite May 2012 #24

Argh... LadyHawkAZ May 2012 #32

It was propylene gyclol... cynatnite May 2012 #36

Actually they DO know that its NOT harmful when inhaled. Its the same ingredient fog machines use. phleshdef May 2012 #33

I have not read the study that says it is safe to inhale... cynatnite May 2012 #38

Found some info... cynatnite May 2012 #39

I've been vaping for 3 years and never experienced any irritation. phleshdef May 2012 #58

I do think anytime a person can get away from regular cigarettes... cynatnite May 2012 #61

I am weak, I have tried cold turkey before, have tried different things. I am weak demtenjeep May 2012 #23

do you what you have to do, demtenjeep Skittles May 2012 #28

I agree with Skittles, demtenjeep -- do whatever works for you. I'm in awe of people gateley May 2012 #41

I quit cold turkey years ago, but you don't want to use my method. Speck Tater May 2012 #25

I would never have quit without mine. LadyHawkAZ May 2012 #26

I bought a starter kit Nictuku May 2012 #27

Do you still consider yourself a smoker? cynatnite May 2012 #29

It depends on the Nicotine Nictuku May 2012 #43

For what it's worth, my doctor considers it quitting Mariana May 2012 #62

I love them. Took a few days to get used to and had to get a few extra accessories to find a comfort deacon May 2012 #30

I suggest a high quality device for it to be effective. But yes, it helped me give up the cigs. phleshdef May 2012 #34

Started them 18 months ago. Haven't had a cig since. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2012 #35

Analog Free Since October, 2010. NavyDem May 2012 #37

Good luck malaise May 2012 #45

Best Of Luck To You! Kath1 May 2012 #57

My .02? TheCowsCameHome May 2012 #51

Thanks explicitly to DU BumRushDaShow May 2012 #53

Love them! No cigs 2 years in July. Waiting For Everyman May 2012 #56

friend has. was able to quit using them. Liberal_in_LA May 2012 #59

Kick for later smirkymonkey May 2012 #63

Yes I tried them and went back to Chantix proud2BlibKansan May 2012 #64

I can't take Chantix. Messes with the Crohn's demtenjeep May 2012 #66

That's too bad cause it really works proud2BlibKansan May 2012 #70

Wish I could stay on them Aerows May 2012 #67

Nico gum and lozenges better ErikJ May 2012 #68

If it was free I'd try it. RagAss May 2012 #71

I really think this could be the way to quit demtenjeep May 2012 #73

My dad is using E-Cigs, he's doing well. Odin2005 May 2012 #74

thanks for the encouragement demtenjeep May 2012 #75