My personal vaporizer, or e-cigarette, has been a miracle for me. I started smoking at age 16, to be cool with my friends. That was back when you could buy cigarettes for 75 cents a pack out of a vending machine. Within just a few months I was hooked. It wasn’t just a fun social thing anymore, I needed to smoke. Back then there wasn’t a lot of concern over the health effects of smoking. I quit during my pregnancies, not out of concern for health, but because the smell increased my morning sickness. As soon as baby arrived I was right back up to 2 packs a day. Once the research became more public about how dangerous it was, I really wanted to quit. I tried cold turkey many times and failed. As tools became available I tried each one; patches, gum, inhalers, medications, even acupuncture and hypnotherapy! Nothing worked. In 2003 a dear friend died, and a large part of his illness was related to smoking. Even that wasn’t enough to make me stop. Last January we decided that my elderly mother should move in with us for safety reasons. She cannot tolerate smoke at all. I decided to try a disposable e-cig to see if it would be an acceptable alternative for inside the house and in the car. That was on January 15, 2013. The next day I went to a local shop and purchased a starter PV kit, and have not touched a cigarette since! I have had no cravings, mood swings or weight gain. My morning cough is gone. Food tastes better. I have more energy and can breathe much better. My skin is beginning to look healthier. My mood has improved. I sleep a full night instead of waking up to smoke. Accounting for the amount I’ve spent on PV supplies and liquid, I’ve still saved nearly $700.00 since January. I started out at 24 mg of nicotine, but have since worked my way down to alternating between 6 mg and no nicotine. I truly believe my Personal Vaporizer saved my health and probably my life.