Coping W/ the Loss of Analogs . . .

[JHernandez]

This post has to do more w/ mental health than physical health, so bare w/ me . . .

Been clean for 2+ months and I feel like the novelty of the e-cig is wearing off. It's helped a great deal, but the thing is I don't feel like the same person anymore. May sound a bit melodramatic, but it's true. This is a huge lifestyle change for a guy who smoked non-stop for 14 years. Seriously: the e-cig just isn't cutting it anymore. I want a real cigarette.

The two things that are really getting to me: I can't think straight, I have 0 concentration. Not saying I was ever centered on analogs, but they at least gave me the feeling that I was centered. I guess, imo, a sense of false security is better than the feeling of having no security at all.

And, two: the weight gain. Ohhhhhhhh, man. Seriously, this is pissing me off. Diet and exercise aren't doing a thing for me, either.

I know, I know, I'm adding years to my life w/ quitting the analogs and, yes, I've made the right decision, but truthfully, I'm just not happy. I miss smoking. I miss my analogs. Depressing state of affairs all around. Cigarettes used to me my one and only treat on a day to day basis, and with the habit crushed that void is just empty, now.

What do ya'll do to cope? I've tried exercise, but I really can't over do that. I go to the gym every other day as it is to keep my wits about me. Sadness . . .

Thnx for hearin' my rant, ya'll.

[CaSHMeRe]

what nic liquid are you using?

[Bellinghamster]

... and device?

[JHernandez]

I alternate w/ low-nic Abandon-Mint I got from Katie, and some low-nic Vanilla I bought from you, Cash.

[JHernandez]

Device: regular dse-901b

[CaSHMeRe]

up your nic intake ... food cravings will drop and energy level will go up.

[JHernandez]

Good to know, good to know. I'll give it a shot, sir. Much thnx.

[CaSHMeRe]

no problem bud ...

try stepping in to the realm of 16-18mg ... If that still doesn't do it and knock you back in your seat, go with 24/36mg. Although you may not want to go this high, a nice kick in the rear when you are really craving an analogue should work out quite nicely...

[Sun Vaporer]

It has been well documented that chemicals in cigarettes have many mind altering properies (for example- the first antidepresant and antipsycotic drugs where derived from studing their chemical composition). So the withdrawal of nicotine is not the only thing one experiances. There are other chemicals that you may be experiencing withdrawal symptoms from. Whatever it is, it will subside if you stick with it. We all now see how or systems have changed now that we are off them--I hope you do not give it up--hang in there!!!!!!!!

[Harry Crazington]

Yep there's GOT to be something else besides nicotine that's got a hook in us. I've smoked 2+ packs a day for 40 years, tried EVERY quit smoking program & still couldn't quit. I've only been vaping 2 weeks. The first week was a breeze, didn't even want tobacco. This 2nd week though, that old craving crept back in, especially in the morning. So I took a step back and lit one up but promised ..no more, today. That satisfied me for the day, even the next day too. But the third day I did it again, ONE...then no more for the day. So now I just face it, if I can get by with only one a day...two at the most...that's a BIG improvement over smoking 50 a day.