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Still Waters · 05-15-2009, 02:18 PM

I bought an electronic cigarette with the idea that I'd replace smoking with it, and it worked. I've only had one urge for a smoke, and that was more of a location issue (just finished eating, wanting to go outside to smoke). Puffing on my e-cig fixed the craving quickly.

I started out with a medium solution of liquid nicotine, that's 11mg and have now gone to low 6mg. I cut that down even because I mix my own flavors from an unflavored nicotine base so I would estimate I'm at about 3mg.

I could probably go to a no-nicotine solution with no problems, and I think I'll do that as soon as I have a free mixing bottle handy.

For me, I think, the hand to mouth habit was a large part of my addiction to cigs...and the electronic cigarette gives me that. It also gives me the feeling of inhaling smoke and the whole "smoke thing"; blowing it out etc.

Anyway, I'm thrilled with it. No ashtrays in my home or vehicle. No smoke smell.

For those who have not heard of them, E-Smoking 101.

05-15-2009, 02:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Still Waters Being Silent so I can Hear Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,490	43 Days and Counting [electronic cigarette] I bought an electronic cigarette with the idea that I'd replace smoking with it, and it worked. I've only had one urge for a smoke, and that was more of a location issue (just finished eating, wanting to go outside to smoke). Puffing on my e-cig fixed the craving quickly. I started out with a medium solution of liquid nicotine, that's 11mg and have now gone to low 6mg. I cut that down even because I mix my own flavors from an unflavored nicotine base so I would estimate I'm at about 3mg. I could probably go to a no-nicotine solution with no problems, and I think I'll do that as soon as I have a free mixing bottle handy. For me, I think, the hand to mouth habit was a large part of my addiction to cigs...and the electronic cigarette gives me that. It also gives me the feeling of inhaling smoke and the whole "smoke thing"; blowing it out etc. Anyway, I'm thrilled with it. No ashtrays in my home or vehicle. No smoke smell. For those who have not heard of them, E-Smoking 101.