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The Technology Behind Quitting Cigarettes

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djWHEAT
Profile Blog Joined October 2005
United States925 Posts
August 31 2011 16:46 GMT
#1
OP NOTE: I posted this on Reddit originally (/r/stopsmoking), but I x-posted it here because I hope that any smoking members of TeamLiquid will read it and consider it. I feel like a born again Christian preaching this method of salvation... but if it saves lives, it's worth it.

I want to begin by saying I have absolutely NO affiliation with any product I mention below. But I have had such an substantial breakthrough that I have become a preacher for this quitting alternative.

My History: I began smoking when I was 16 years old (currently 34). And around 19-20 is when I became an official "Pack-A-Day" smoker. I've attempted to quit numerous times, with the longest run being nearly a year. During each attempt I tried different methods. Initially, I thought I could beat it with sheer willpower and oral substitutes (suckers/hard candy), but when that didn't work I resorted to patches, and when that didn't work I tried LIVESTRONG reduction techniques... and when that didn't work... I questioned whether or not I would ever be able to truly quit smoking. In between I considered or attempted every possible Nicotine Delivery System aside from Chantrix.
2 weeks ago I made an amazing breakthrough, and even more interesting is that it was the only time I had not "planned" on quitting.

My wife decided that it was time to try the eCig. She'd been doing some reading, spoke to some fellow "users", and finally pulled the trigger. When she came to me to declare her purchases, I sort of shrugged it off with a "Sure honey buy that for me!" - When in reality I was just thinking about how I would get to "smoke" at my computer.

Now previously, anytime I was going to quit, it was a BIG ordeal. The planning, the mental preparation, even the physical preparation were all major factors that I spent an alarming amount of energy on. And each time a failed attempt to quit happened, it became increasingly difficult to "prepare" myself for that dreaded day. My last attempt came over 1 year ago, when after 2 months I finally broke down, began to "sneak" cigarettes, and within another week was already back to my normal "Pack-A-Day".

My eCig arrived on a Wednesday. Initially there was this general excitement. Not necessarily a, "OMG I'M GOING TO QUIT" excitement but more like a, "OMG I GOT SOME NEW TECHNOLOGY AND IT'S COOOOOL" excitement. So after getting everything ready, learning about the usage, maintenance, etc.; my journey had begun.

On day one I noticed very little difference. I was still smoking Analog cigs, and puffing off my Digital cig to get used to it.

On day two I began to get used to the eCig and was definitely able to cut out a few breaks here and there. Sometimes I would go through the motion of a break, go outside, and instead of lighting up, I would use my eCig. I instantly noticed the hardest part was that first Cig in the morning, or that epic Cig after dinner. I thought to myself that the eCig would never be able to replace these moments.

On day three, Friday, I purchased my normal "2 Packs for the Weekend" (my wife smoked as well so this typically got us through Sunday). The reduction continued however, and I found myself definitely smoking less Analog cigarettes. Saturday rolls by, the packs dwindle down in smokes, and then Sunday hits.

AND HERE MY FRIENDS IS WHERE MY LIFE CHANGED...

Here's the best way I can describe it. For nearly 18 years, I was a slave. When I saw a pack of smokes degrade down to the final 2-3 cigarettes, all I could think about was making sure that I had a plan for securing a new pack. This seemed normal to me. A mental act which had me chained to something which was ultimately killing me. But that didn't matter, I saw 3 smokes, and I was not "satisfied" until I had a NEXT PACK to smoke when I was done with those three.

Sunday morning I woke up to have my "AM" cigarette and I noticed that there was only 3 smokes left in my pack. I looked at the pack, looked at my eCig, realized what a gorgeous day it was outside, looked back at my pack, and then said to myself, "I'm good."

"I'm good..." - I dunno how it's happened, I dunno what mental switch triggered for me, but those were my last 3 cigarettes. I didn't need to PLAN for them to be my final 3, I didn't have a huge ceremony to discard of them or shun them from my life. It just happened. And I believe it happened because I found a temporary alternative... the eCig.

I'm now two weeks off Analog smokes, already on "Light" eCig cartridges (which is much less Nicotine), and while two weeks may not seem like a huge amount of time... what's important to me is not the amount of days I have not smoked, but rather the amount of time I have spent thinking about real cigarettes, which is basically Zero. I've not had a single craving, I've not thought about sneaking a smoke, my smell has already recovered and now smoke (and my friends who still smoke) smell like complete garbage to me. For the first time in my life I have not had to fight the urges which made it so difficult for me to finally break the bad habit.

I don't plan to be on the eCig forever, but if doing so would keep me from never having another cigarette in my life... I would.

I urge anyone who has ever attempted to quit, tried various alternatives, or has extreme cravings when attempting to rid themselves of Analog cigs, to GIVE THESE A CHANCE. I don't care what brand you use, if you go full flavored or down to nothing, all I care about is that people give these a chance. I feel like this $60 device will actually be the thing that will ultimately save my life.

This is coming from someone who has an incredibly addictive personality. But I have full confidence that I have already beat this. It's over... and I have triumphed thanks to the help of some technology that I had previously written off as silly and not effective. I was very wrong.

Please share your stories of the eCig. I'm happy to answer any questions about my process.

My wife is completely shocked that I was able to rid myself of cigarettes in the way that I did (and in such a short amount of time), but the person who was surprised the most is ME. This is one of the proudest moments of my life and I hope that others can find some motivation to attempt this method if they too have failed in the past.

To my son, and wife... I did this for you.

****
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Pawsom
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
United States928 Posts
August 31 2011 16:52 GMT
#2
You're a boss and should be so proud of yourself.

Now I've seen a lot of people using the eCig too, especially around the office, and the reviews are as good as Wheat says. I'm talking about people who have smoked a pack a day for 40+ years, being able to quit and be satisfied with just the eCig.

Also its funny because they all smoke in the office at their desks now.
Diamond
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States10796 Posts
August 31 2011 16:57 GMT
#3
Good to hear, I REALLY need to quit, so I'm going to try these. Had single ones before, they were actually pretty good.

Thanks for the advice d00d!
Ballistix Gaming Global Gaming/Esports Marketing Manager - twitter.com/esvdiamond
Grettin
Profile Joined April 2010
42381 Posts
August 31 2011 16:58 GMT
#4
Good to hear man. I saw your tweet to Tasteless where you kinda hinted about the eCigs to him. Good shit. :D
"If I had force-fields in Brood War, I'd never lose." -Bisu
shindigs
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States4795 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-31 16:58:51
August 31 2011 16:58 GMT
#5
Breaks me heart that a lot of people in ESPORTS seem to smoke...great to hear that the ECIG, er eCig, has been a great alternative for you.
Photographer@shindags || twitch.tv/shindigs
GoonFFS
Profile Joined April 2010
Denmark323 Posts
August 31 2011 17:02 GMT
#6
I'd NEVER stop smoking ciggerettes. Pussies quit
http://konvictgaming.com/ -> @KrugerFFS
ghrur
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States3786 Posts
August 31 2011 17:03 GMT
#7
Congrats.
darkness overpowering
GrapeD
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Canada679 Posts
August 31 2011 17:04 GMT
#8
Congratulations bro!
Some people hurt people. I defenestrate those people.
Diamond
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States10796 Posts
August 31 2011 17:04 GMT
#9
On September 01 2011 02:02 GoonFFS wrote:
I'd NEVER stop smoking ciggerettes. Pussies quit


Or people that like living longer, don't want to wake up coughing up shit, and hate gasping for air after several flights or stairs.

(Note: I am a pack a day smoker)
Ballistix Gaming Global Gaming/Esports Marketing Manager - twitter.com/esvdiamond
Zikeman
Profile Joined June 2011
United States10 Posts
August 31 2011 17:05 GMT
#10
GJ wheat, thats awesome. Im sure it will mean a lot to your son when he grows up more and understands it better
kawaiiryuko
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States368 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-31 17:07:28
August 31 2011 17:06 GMT
#11
Word, dude. I'm very proud of you! Quitting smoke is tough as shit (I started when I was 16 and I quit for the final time on April 2009).

Keep strong!

[Edit: Also, it helps fight the urge when cigarettes are almost $11 a pack in NYC. That sin-tax works like a baus!]
GoonFFS
Profile Joined April 2010
Denmark323 Posts
August 31 2011 17:07 GMT
#12
On September 01 2011 02:04 iCCup.Diamond wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 01 2011 02:02 GoonFFS wrote:
I'd NEVER stop smoking ciggerettes. Pussies quit


Or people that like living longer, don't want to wake up coughing up shit, and hate gasping for air after several flights or stairs.

(Note: I am a pack a day smoker)


I don't want to wake up every day to people looking down at us smokers. It's a manhunt out there, and this is just contributing. FUCK
http://konvictgaming.com/ -> @KrugerFFS
Sicky
Profile Joined August 2010
United Kingdom121 Posts
August 31 2011 17:07 GMT
#13
Nice one man.
zBro
Profile Joined March 2011
Finland448 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-31 17:08:26
August 31 2011 17:07 GMT
#14
Now Tasteless has to quit smoking too. Maybe he will find his long lost passion back!

EDIT: Gratz djWheat!!
Diamond
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States10796 Posts
August 31 2011 17:08 GMT
#15
On September 01 2011 02:07 GoonFFS wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 01 2011 02:04 iCCup.Diamond wrote:
On September 01 2011 02:02 GoonFFS wrote:
I'd NEVER stop smoking ciggerettes. Pussies quit


Or people that like living longer, don't want to wake up coughing up shit, and hate gasping for air after several flights or stairs.

(Note: I am a pack a day smoker)


I don't want to wake up every day to people looking down at us smokers. It's a manhunt out there, and this is just contributing. FUCK


It's a manhunt for a reason man. It's bad shit and it's borderline insane it's even legal. Mind you I will never be that guy telling every smoker I see "you should really quit", that's their decision, much like the decision to quit is the persons, they should not be criticized for it.
Ballistix Gaming Global Gaming/Esports Marketing Manager - twitter.com/esvdiamond
itsjustatank
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Hong Kong9154 Posts
August 31 2011 17:08 GMT
#16
Congrats on being able to kick the habit. My dad made a similar choice years ago before I was born, and I'm thankful for it. I'm sure miniWHEAT will be thankful too.
Photographer"nosotros estamos backamos" - setsuko
kawaiiryuko
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States368 Posts
August 31 2011 17:08 GMT
#17
On September 01 2011 02:07 GoonFFS wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 01 2011 02:04 iCCup.Diamond wrote:
On September 01 2011 02:02 GoonFFS wrote:
I'd NEVER stop smoking ciggerettes. Pussies quit


Or people that like living longer, don't want to wake up coughing up shit, and hate gasping for air after several flights or stairs.

(Note: I am a pack a day smoker)


I don't want to wake up every day to people looking down at us smokers. It's a manhunt out there, and this is just contributing. FUCK


I look at smokers the same way I look at crackheads, meth heads, and other addicts. Because it's a /fucking addiction/ son.
Wikt
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Poland226 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-31 17:10:54
August 31 2011 17:09 GMT
#18
More power to you, djWHEAT. It's a pointless and self-destructive habit and I'm glad to hear you quit it.

(On a relevant note note, I've seen my mother attempt the eCig as a way to quit. Sadly, the device was somewhat faulty and annoying for her to handle and she smokes analog cigarettes to this day. I guess the conclusion is: Make sure you get a good eCig that won't break down easily.)
Rest your copper eyes on heavens low. Let the radio waves carry you home.
eNtitY~
Profile Joined January 2007
United States1293 Posts
August 31 2011 17:09 GMT
#19
I need to get one of these for my Mom and some friends of mine who seem set to smoke until they die

I Hope this helps you completely quit Wheat.

http://www.starcraftdream.com
procyonlotor
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Italy473 Posts
August 31 2011 17:09 GMT
#20
I'm going to consider getting my parents to do this.
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