I smoked for over 30 years, averaging between 1 and 2 packs a day through most of that time. In October 2012, I tried a disposable e-cigarette for the first time. I enjoyed it and purchased a couple more over the next few weeks. I quickly noticed that my cigarette consumption had reduced so I started researching the technology and ultimately purchased an Ego-style starter kit and some e-juice. Within one week, December 1, 2012, I had my last cigarette. It gets wilder…. During this time period, my wife and I were having issues. On December 27th, she decided to part ways after 15 years of marriage. I STILL HAVE NOT HAD A CIGARETTE!!! Frankly, I’m of the opinion that the e-cigarette helped through this event as my normal reaction would have been to smoke like a chimney….making my body and wallet feel even lousier. Instead, I had my vape and it was wonderful to have a far less harmful method for calming my nerves and reducing my stress level. I feel soooo much better. My kids are happier…my parents are thrilled…and I have become a minor evangelist in spreading the work that this technology WORKS!!! No study can tell me differently, I’m living it.