my sad youth

[vincy2699]

Hi guys. I'd like to do an intro while im new here..... First I'd start of by saying I picked up smoking from friends and family... Tried to stop due to arising health problems but coudnt.so I ignored the warnings.

A couple of years later I ended up a new hobby.. Which is drinking alcohol, my habit got out a little of control and I was diagnosed with kidney problems. A few years later, picked up smoking habit again. often smoke a pack of ciggie a day, and when I was out drinking with friends i would be smoking hookah(sisha) for several hours. Longest i did was 6-7 hours per session in a day. People say its equally as harmful and also worse than cigarettes so i stopped for now.. smoking and alcohol has really become a big deal in my life. I've been through kidney failure and high blood pressure, so right now im focusing on slow recovery (on meds and regular healthcare checkups) and back on a cleaner and healthier lifestyle. I've killed my drinking habits but the smokes itch stayes in me till today. Also, ps:im only 21 ( yeah was underage during the time i picked up smoking)

Added: I started vaping few months back, so im quite a newbie about it

[flavourtank]

blimey, least your trying and from the sounds of it doing well to pack it in. keep it up

[igual]

Sounds like you've defiantly been on a rollercoaster ride to the bottom.
Now hopefully on the way back up?
We can definitely help with what vape kit to get etc.

[chykensa]

vincy2699- hi and welcome! Thanks for your introduction, and as has already been said we can help you get on the road to a tobacco-free life. You didn't say if you are already vaping, or about to step into the (for you) unknown.
Either way, we are here to guide and help you, so if you have any questions ask away. I'll say this before anyone else gets a chance - the forum mantra is "the only stupid question is the one you don't ask!" We've all been where you are now, at the start of a vaping journey, so ask away my friend, and we'll assist

[charliehorse]

Hello vincy2699 and welcome to the forum

[Deleted]

Hi Vincy

Sorry to hear about problems but welcome to the forum and good luck with the recovery.

[Raffles]

WOW vincy2699 you've crammed a lot into your young life already.

Wishing you well on your journey to a healthier life, and this place (or at least it's members) will help and support you in any way they can. No life problems are taboo, but if you want advice on anything NOT vaping related, probably best to put it in the 'Members Only' section... or as I like to think of it as 'Family Only'

Finally, a very warm

[vincy2699]

Dec 11, 2014 22:15:44 GMT igual said:

Sounds like you've defiantly been on a rollercoaster ride to the bottom.
Now hopefully on the way back up?
We can definitely help with what vape kit to get etc.

A rollercoaster doesn't even quite descibe it. It sure was a hell of a journey though. Lying on a hospital bed with a dialysis machine did convince several friends and family of mine to quit smoking and alcohol. So i guess i was more of the unlucky few who isnt 'cut out' for smoking and a few drinks.

Ps: im using a mini protank 2 + airflow valve v2 + ego battery as my current set up now. Great vap and clouds

[Bobsbeer]

Welcome vincy2699. They are a friendly and helpful lot, so ask away. I've just started my vaping hobby, after about 40 years of the regular ones. Not looked back, so stick with it.

[vincy2699]

Dec 11, 2014 22:22:08 GMT Raffles said:

but if you want advice on anything NOT vaping related, probably best to put it in the 'Members Only' section... or as I like to think of it as 'Family Only'

Finally, a very warm

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind! just sharing my story to you all.

[Nosmo-King]

Hi vincy2699, and

[Chrissie]

vincy2699 check out the replies on your other thread -

allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/thread/48338/smallest-affordable-set-ups?page=1&scrollTo=845589

[vincy2699]

Dec 11, 2014 22:18:58 GMT chykensa said:

vincy2699- hi and welcome! Thanks for your introduction, and as has already been said we can help you get on the road to a tobacco-free life. You didn't say if you are already vaping, or about to step into the (for you) unknown.
Either way, we are here to guide and help you, so if you have any questions ask away. I'll say this before anyone else gets a chance - the forum mantra is "the only stupid question is the one you don't ask!" We've all been where you are now, at the start of a vaping journey, so ask away my friend, and we'll assist

Started vaping when a few of my friends suggested it. I was going to get that smoking itch off my back. So initially got a evod and a ego battery as a starter pack. Now im good with my mini protank 2

[chykensa]

Good result there! Are you still using eGo batteries vincy2699? Something like the iStick would be a great step up, and you would still be absolutely fine using MPT2s - have a look HERE and see what you think

[Chrissie]

vincy2699 I used to smoke, on average, 50 cigs a day, so if I can give up via using e-cigs (didn't do it straight away) so can you

When I bought my first e-cig, coming up to 6 & a half years ago, there wasn't much choice, but I still cut down drastically via a ciggie lookalike. How things have changed since then &