I have been a light smoker for fifty years on & off. I was an emotional smoker and after quitting for periods of time I often reverted after some emotional crisis. This always left me with feelings of guilt and shame that I was so weak. My smoking was always outside and not in front of the family, even though they knew of my Dirty Little Secret. Despite all this I really enjoyed smoking. I started vaping with Ego brand e-cigarettes two months ago and have not felt the need for a real cigarette since. Even after seeing other people smoking in public or in movies, television etc., I do not feel tempted. Instead I have a sense of relief that I am not this person any more!! The first week of vaping I still smoked three or four cigarettes a day, but after I added a small amount of nicotine (8mg) to the flavour I stopped smoking cigarettes completely. I had also tried Nicotine Patches but did not have any success with them, they did not relieve the desire to smoke. My clothes and breath are now smoke-free and I have lost the need to dash outside for a furtive smoke. My life is now guilt free and my family is so pleased with my decision. With the e-cigarettes I feel I have taken charge of my life and don’t have the feeling of hanging out for a smoke or rushing off to the shop to buy a packet of cigarettes because I have run out. It is my choice to vape now because it satisfies the hand to mouth action, plus it is very cheap,smells pleasant and tastes so nice. I wish that all smokers who want to stop for health or monetary reasons were informed about the benefits of vaping.