I started smoking when I was 16 so that would be about 34 years I smoked. I quit for 3 years one time but stressful situations seem to trigger the need to relapse. I tried off and on for about a year with the ecigs but, again, stressful situations made me relapse. About 18 months ago, I quit entirely, using e-cigs. No problem. I actually enjoy e-cigs more. More satisfying, less messy, less smell, more sociably acceptable, better health. I have upgraded to a more powerful battery, juice and tank and don’t foresee ever going back to smoking now. I also got my husband who has smoked for over 45 years to quit too as he was diagnosed with OCD. It is not perfect but it is the ONLY alternative for me. I will fight to keep my e-cigs.