Hi! I am a 24yo female from the DC Metro area. I had been smoking cigarettes for a little over two years. I had become a 2 pack a day smoker who thought it was not possible to give up the awful habit. It was contributing to my anxiety and depression. I was completely dependent. I had to something about quitting, so I was turned onto the alternative option of trying electronic cigarettes. It completely turned my world around! I started using these e-cigarettes 1 year ago and to this day have not picked up a single cigarette. I started at a higher nicotine level to match the amount of cigarettes I was smoking. Now, after some time, I have reduced my intake while still maintaing lower nicotine levels as my body is slowly adapting to this new lifestyle. I started with flavors such as honey and mild, sweet tobacco flavors as I wanted to transition to somewhat of the closest tasting flavor from a cigarette. Over time, I tried other e-liquid flavors that use candy flavorings to make my experience more enjoyable. Now, one year later, I have significantly reduced my nicotine levels and have noticed after this time that my anxiety and depression have been more manageable. I started cardiovascular exercise and drinking more water while using e-cigarettes. The difference from then until now is beyond words. I can breathe easier and have come to find I only use these to satisfy my nicotine cravings without the harmful effects of cigarettes. This alternative option has turned my health around and I am so grateful that I was introduced to this amazing option of quitting smoking. I would highly recommend others to try e-cigarettes for quitting smoking because it is truly the way of conquering the addiction. I hope others can quit just as I did!