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Elf Bar witchcraft

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Zoologydragon · 01/05/2023 21:25

I've name changed before posting this but have been here a good while.

I am a smoker...a heavy smoker. Over the past year I've been getting crosser and crosser with wasting so much money. I started to see disposable vapes in all the shops and noticed how much cheaper they are.

Over the years I have tried to stop smoking a few times and have tried lots of alternatives including vapes (last time was 5 years ago)

On Saturday I bought an elf bar on a whim, just to see what they were like. For the rest of the day I smoked miles less than I would have normally done

Yesterday, I smoked 10 fags (or there abouts) to my normal 30ish. This is with drink and a smoking DH.

Today I have had 5 and am choosing the elf bar as default.

This is witchcraft isn't it??

I realise there are many potential risks with a vape (the reason I have always said I won't vape) however I'm sick to the back teeth of smoking and everything to do with it...yet I can't stop. This contraption has, so far, had the same effect, completely by accident. I haven't made a decision to quit smoking (if I tell myself I'm not allowed to smoke I will immediately smoke 20 fags as that's how my brain works lol) but I cannot believe how effective these things have been!! I have cigarettes on the side yet I've just gone to the vape instead.

Has anyone else had this? If you have what are your tips and recommendations for flavours to help me swap out the fags for good!

OP posts:
MXVIT · 01/05/2023 21:27

Pink lemonade is a fave. Mango made me ill

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Zoologydragon · 01/05/2023 21:36

The first one was cotton candy. I have a cola one and a lychee one on the go now (don't want to run out!)

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Pixiedust1234 · 01/05/2023 21:44

Well done on cutting down the cigarettes!

Now you need to keep a careful eye on how much you vape. Are you still keeping vaping in smoking areas/outside or have you started to vape in your normal out of bounds areas? Thats where it sneaks up on you, ie inside cars, while you watch TV etc.

Oh....and well done on cutting down!!! (Yes, I meant to repeat it 😉)

UnfinishedUserna · 01/05/2023 21:48

I accidentally quit smoking with a vape. The aniseed one is just perfect for me. Had a morning cig for a while but ran out and just vaped instead. Bought a pack of cigarettes after 3/4 days without and they tasted rank. That's after 20 years of smoking. Been 8 months now never looked back!

Trinity65 · 01/05/2023 21:50

Well Done OP

I use Elf bars (and Lost Mary). Had a birthday recently so bought myself a rechargable Elf Bar and you buy the pods for them 2 in a packet (lasts the same time as a disposable) and they are £5.99 per 2 pods.

Trinity65 · 01/05/2023 21:52

The device was under a tenner as well.
Works out cheaper of course as you are really getting 2 (pods) for the price of 1 (disposable)

Twoscotcheggsandajarofmarmite · 01/05/2023 21:55

Me too! Bought an elf bar on a whim, blueberry- it’s delicious, and haven’t had a cigarette since. I’d been trying on and off for years with no success. There was no big decision, just tried it and sort of kept going.
Cigarettes smell vile to me now, whereas on previous attempts I’d literally follow a smoker down the road sniffing their wake.
I’ve switched to the lost Mary ones now because they are smaller and easier to throw in a pocket.
it must be witchcraft, I think you’re right!

19lottie82 · 01/05/2023 21:56

Well done OP, you can buy the 10mg elf bars online so maybe try moving down to them after a while.

Tailfeather · 01/05/2023 22:00

Same here! My fave is cherry cola. I find lots of them too sweet. I couldn't smoke a proper cigarette now.

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Zoologydragon · 01/05/2023 22:01

Ah yes, wouldn't dream of "smoking" anywhere I wouldn't normally. Tbf, part of the draw for cigarettes as life has changed has been 3 mins peace outside so that won't be changing!

I have aniseed lost Mary and tobacco SKE in my order that's coming on weds as I think something not so sweet will be a good plan.

If I continue to get on with it I will get a proper one but it's important there are no buttons or anything I think as the others I've tried had buttons and it wasn't the same.

At the moment my mind Is blown by the last couple of days.

Thankyou all for your comments!

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DeeCeeCherry · 01/05/2023 22:02

Vaping is the only thing that stopped me smoking cigarettes. I use refillable vapes but have tried the Elf Bar - Cream Tobacco flavour. Love it. Elf is nicer than other disposables. I'm starting to dislike smell of cigarettes. It's so nice that my home, and me, no longer stink of smoke. I don't cough or get out of breath anymore. Well done OP. I used to vape like mad when I started but it calms down after a while. Mind you I think inhaling anything into your lungs can't be good, but cigarettes are definite coffin sticks, just think of it like that.

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Zoologydragon · 01/05/2023 22:05

Also very glad it's not just me that thinks it's witchcraft!!!! 🤣 Honestly, I made no decision at all other than buy it on a whim. I've tried so much over the years to no avail so this has been a genuine OMG what is going on!

If I end up stopping the fags then I would be looking to wean off the nicotine however I'm looking at baby steps and congratulating myself for every 55p saved by using it at the moment 🤣🤣

OP posts:
Idratherbepaddleboarding · 01/05/2023 22:08

My recommendation is getting a rechargeable elf bar and banana flavour is the nicest, it’s so comforting.

Trinity65 · 01/05/2023 22:09

Idratherbepaddleboarding · 01/05/2023 22:08

My recommendation is getting a rechargeable elf bar and banana flavour is the nicest, it’s so comforting.

That is good to read.

I have ordered Banana pods as the shops I go too don't appear to stock them. Also Raspberry Blossom (that I have never tried).

Hopefully they arrive tomorrow.

ghostyslovesheets · 01/05/2023 22:10

Rechargeable is the way to go - blueberry or watermelon here!

TooManyAnimals94 · 01/05/2023 22:13

I prefer the Crystal disposables. They last longer and the flavours are better IMO. Blue razz lemonade is great.

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Zoologydragon · 01/05/2023 22:17

I have some crystals in my order. I'm not brave enough to try rechargeables yet I don't think but it seems to be the next logical step should this actually carry on! This thread is showing me I'm not the only one to experience this witchcraft which fills me with great hope!!!

I'm happy to keep buying disposables at the min as it's already saving me a small fortune. I went to the supermarket today and spent £8, I can't remember the last time that happened!

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brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr · 01/05/2023 22:23

are these disposable things recyclable ?

Kyse · 01/05/2023 22:34

I quit a 30 a day, 20 year habit with a vape

Basically vaped for 24hrs and thought well I can't go back now. That was 5/6 years ago

Tailfeather · 01/05/2023 22:35

@Kyse Do you still vape or have you managed to ditch that too?

Findyourneutralspace · 01/05/2023 22:40

I haven’t smoked for a year now. I’m a fiend for the vapes but the smoking cessation lady was all in favour of them. I do plan to stop vaping at some point but it’s massively better than smoking.

Kyse · 01/05/2023 22:41

Tailfeather · 01/05/2023 22:35

@Kyse Do you still vape or have you managed to ditch that too?

Still vape and quite happy with it. It's a bit like a caffeine addiction, I'll probably always be addicted to nicotine but in the grand scheme of things it's not an issue
I started smoking at 12

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Zoologydragon · 01/05/2023 22:43

@Kyse & @Findyourneutralspace this fills me with hope. I'd rather vape than smoke. I just can't believe how well they work!

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Findyourneutralspace · 01/05/2023 22:45

I wish there was a way of recycling disposables, like the battery bins you get in shops. I really don’t know why they don’t exist.

EmmaEmerald · 01/05/2023 22:48

I'm interested in this, is it okay to ask here..I tried Liberty Flights years ago, they had nice flavours but deeper things like liquer flavour. I couldn't get used to charging them and I also found they made my throat dry.

I'm curious about disposable stuff but don't know where to start. This brand also looks like they only do fruit or sweet flavours but someone's me tioned tobacco flavour?

Is there a brand I should look for in shops? How much time do you get from a disposable vape?