I began smoking when I was 16 years old; that was 39 years ago. I have made serious attempts to quit at least 8 times. I quit for 2 1/2 years once. Chewed nicotine gum for the first year of that period. Ruined my teeth doing it, I think. $8,000 worth of dental bills to prove it. Anyway, I’ve quit for 8 months at least 3 times. I’d quit in March, and go home for the holidays in November and start smoking again. (My mother smokes; we bond in the garage over cigarettes). I have been through company-sponsored smoking cessation programs, hypnosis, and counseling. I’ve used a combination of Wellbutrin, nicotine patches, and lozenges (quit for 8 months that time). I’ve used nicotine gum. And, through all of that, I always went through a bit of hell from withdrawal. Anxiety and sleepless nights and panic attacks. Not to mention rapid weight gain. And it’s not just the nicotine withdrawal. It’s not having something to do with my hands. And the inhale/exhale is very relaxing, too. A friend of mine with whom I golf almost every weekend stopped smoking with an electronic cigarette. I had moved away for awhile, and when I got back to Augusta, I went golfing with her. On the way to the course, I said to her (as I lit up a cigarette), you can smoke in my car, you know. And she said I don’t smoke anymore. Then she told me about her electronic cigarette and demonstrated it for me. I asked her where she got it. She told me about the local vapor store, and the next day I went and bought myself one. I got the lemon drop flavor and a tobacco flavor. I haven’t even tried the tobacco flavor, yet. I haven’t had a cigarette since. Not only that, I do not miss smoking real cigarettes. I am so happy that my car smells good again, and so does my house. The air filters in my HVAC intake areas are CLEAN after 2 months. That’s never happened before! My hair and clothes smell CLEAN. I enjoy vaping at my desk at work. I don’t need to take smoke breaks anymore. I am more productive. I haven’t lost an ounce of sleep since switching to e-cigs. I haven’t gained an ounce of weight, either. I don’t offend people with my vaping. I am not a social outcast anymore. And I’ve recommended e-cigs to all of my smoking friends, and they can’t wait to try them. Oh, and the money I’ve already saved! Ridiculously inexpensive, considering the cost of cigarettes. And I am absolutely certain that the improvement of my health will cost me a lot less in health care. No more suffering from sinusitis and coughs. I breathe easier and work out more without become breathless. I took up volleyball again (haven’t played in 12 years) and I feel GREAT. Seriously, technology has cured the smoking health crisis. And I am ever so grateful for that! I will vape in peace and tranquility for the rest of my life, God willing.