Sort Of Let This Pass Me By....

[divegirl]

.... But it has been a year since I gave up smoking! And by the 28th I will have been one year cancer free.
I freely admit to having had the odd puff [three] whilst I was in Thailand but other than that nothing. I do however put my success down to vaping lol As someone pointed out to me, it's not so much giving up but changing brands...to one that won't kill you!

Lisa x

[excelsior-1]

my compliments to you, divegirl, on your determination

[B00]

Yay, nice one Lisa!

I'll be a year in April, so a bit to go yet. And yes, without vaping, I don't think it would have been possible to give up the fags.

Viva la Riva ;-)

[naomi24]

What's 'vaping'?

[B00]

Ecgis Naomi, as you blow vapour rather than smoke :-)

[sunny-dave]

Electronic Ciggies, Naomi

[RATTER15]

Run the "vaping" thing by me again please, I feel ive missed out?

[divegirl]

lol... Boo... do you want to do it or shall I? Here you go Naomi...

http://whatisvaping.com/

Lisa x

[RATTER15]

^^^ ok, now I understand thanks.

[daffy654]

Well done. It will be 5 months for me at the end of this month, no vaping just pure bloody mindedness. lol

[sunny-dave]

Absence of fags - great

Absence of cancer - just wonderful

{{ big hug for a favourite ABer }}

D xx

[divegirl]

I love it and while it is just as additive as smoking it's no where near as harmful. You are basically inhaling a water vapour laced with nicotine. I loved smoking [there I said it] but knew that physically it was killing me. Vaping is all the fun with out the nasty chemicals and awful smell!

Lisa x

[naomi24]

Oooo, thanks. I've never heard of that. It sounds horrible. :o/

Well done divegirl - and B00. :o)

[rowanwitch]

really pleased for you

[divegirl]

Nice one Daffy... you gave up on a No Smoking day thingy if I remember correctly? You should be so very proud of yourself :0)

And Dave.... I love you too...

Lisa x

[B00]

Same with me Lisa, I loved smoking and if im being honest if it wasn't for the cost, one I simply can't afford anymore, i'd still do it.

I see vaping as a cheaper, more socially acceptable and safer (admittedly not infallible) way for me to continue doing what I love.

[pusskin]

Well done divegirl! proud of you too.

I am going through my second week of not smoking with patches. (its tough)

Are elite ciggies better than inhalers may i ask?

[B00]

giving up fags pusskin? Yes definitely.

Giving up nicotine? Nope, as you're still 'smoking' nicotine whilst vaping.

[divegirl]

In my opinion... definitely! The only thing I will say is [as I have mentioned before] they are as addictive as smoking. I now vape menthol and it gives the exact same 'throat hit' as smoking.

Have a look around here for more information...

http://allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/

Lisa x

[rockyracoon]

Well done, pat on the back for you and Boo.

[pusskin]

Thanks Boo. proud of you too.

I have inhalers from the chemist and they were recommended to me.
(NicAssist) 4 cartridges.
May we all be success in all our struggles to quit x lol