E cigarettes: testimonials and success stories

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The electronic cigarette, or e cig, is a small, battery operated inhaler that looks much like a normal cigarette. It works by letting the body inhale the addictive chemical of nicotine, but not any of the other chemicals such as carbon monoxide. This means that the smoker can gradually withdraw themselves from the harmful effects of smoking, and with the e cigarette, could quit completely. The e cigarette is a relatively new idea, but many thousands of people across the world have tried it.

Lauren Buxton in Scotland commented, “I had been smoking for over twenty years, at least fifteen cigarettes a day. It was horrible, I felt socially excluded because I kept having to go out and smoke rather than stay in the warm and be with my friends. I just wanted to kick the habit, but it was too hard. My life is stressful, and every time I vowed to quit, something would happen to make me reach for them again. I then heard of the electronic cigarette. There was something about holding the inhaler that made me feel more confident in it, it felt like a normal cigarette and it imitated my habit of smoking. Gradually, I managed to cut down on cigarettes by just inhaling the e cig. I noticed an immediate difference in my health- after just a few days I could breathe more freely, could run up stairs without getting out of breath and my children commented that I smelt much nicer! I would recommend the e cigarette. It did wonders for me and my health and general life, and teamed with will power it made me give up a habit I had been trying to shake off for years!”

Similarly, Jake Goodwin in Essex said, “I didn’t think the e cig would work for me; having tried things like this before, I just thought ‘here is another nicotine replacement which won’t work.’ However, I was pleasantly surprised by the difference it made immediately. I liked the fact that it worked on a refill system so financially it was beneficial. I managed to control my cravings in a way I couldn’t manage before. I could say when and where I was going to have my next cigarette rather than having to sneak off before a meeting to get my nicotine kick. My wife has noticed a difference in my attitude, she says I’m not up tight anymore and it’s true, I feel far more relaxed and alive. Cigarettes controlled my life, now they are a thing of my past. I’m so glad that the e cig helped me to quit smoking and get my family life back on track.”

Quit smoking methods to suit you

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Everyone has different tolerances when it comes to quitting a nasty smoking habit. For heavy smokers who have been smoking the majority of their lives, this can be more difficult because smoking becomes a physical habit and an integrated part of an everyday routine.

Many smokers, around 60% according to a study, have tried to quit smoking but after an average of two weeks go back to smoking because it is simply too hard to kick the habit.

There are many different types of quit smoking aids, and it really depends on the individual as to whether it works or not. Many pharmacies supply nicotine replacement therapies such as nicotine patches, gums or mints.

These work by giving your body the hit of nicotine (the addictive element of cigarettes) that it so desperately wants. However, the patches or gums do not pollute the body with the other chemicals, tar or carbon monoxide that smoking a normal cigarette would do.

Many people find that cravings are weakened by using these solutions. However, for heavier smokers, it can still be difficult even with patches to quit smoking.

Another, more recent solution is the e cigarette. The electronic cigarette, or e cig as it is sometimes referred to, imitates the look and feel of a normal cigarette, supplies the hit of nicotine the smoker needs, but much like the gums and patches, it doesn’t pollute the body with any other nasty chemicals. The e cigarette has been successful because of it fulfils the physical need of holding a cigarette. Imitating the behaviour, a learned behaviour that is difficult to shake off, of inhaling a cigarette has proven to be very effective in helping heavier smokers to wean off of their habit, with a view to eventually quitting completely.

The e cig is also ideal as the vapour it emits is not harmful to those around the smoker. They can inhale the “mist” which is harmless. This means the battery operated inhaler can be used inside without breaking any smoking laws or allowing cigarette smells into the interior. This means that sofas, carpets and other interior fabrics are not tarnished with the lingering smokers’ smell. It also means that hair, nails and hands do not turn yellow with the stench of cigarettes.

Many people find that teamed with will power, e cigarettes and other nicotine replacement solutions are an ideal way to cut down on smoking. The key is to be sensible and realistic- you are obviously not going to quit smoking overnight. You have to be patient and have the inner mental strength to withstand the cravings that can sometimes be difficult to deal with. Eventually, with the support of family and friends, you can quit smoking- for good.