3 weeks into vaping and really strong cravings for a cigarette

[jelder227]

It is a challenge. I managed to totally quit for about 6 months using the e cigs. Stress with my husband led me back to it. Now, a couple years later, I'm trying to get back to "quit" status. And has the equipment improved!! I'm down to 1/2 a pack a day and hoping to drop that by next week.

You know all the reasons you want to quit. Focus on those when you get the urge to pick up a real cigarette.

As many have said, maybe you want to up the nicotine a bit, especially when stressed. I started with 18mg, but found that 24 is actually much better for me while I'm transitioning. Once I'm quit a few months, I'll try dropping it a bit. But my attitude is that I'm worried more about quitting the cigarettes now than reducing nicotine levels. Also, for me, yummy juices are the way to go! I need to have flavors that I love. If I do, regular cigarettes taste so yucky by comparison that the temptation is ALMOST non-existent.

But know that there are plenty of people out there going through the same thing. So come here for moral support when needed!

 

[Gingertaffy]

Really impressed with your success so far, and on understanding what was really triggering the analog cravings! And what others have said about "everyone is different" is too true. As for me, I've had analogs quite a few times since I've been vaping (over 3 years) and every time I find that I truly prefer the vaping! The first time I "caved", it was because I THOUGHT I wanted one. After having vaped at that time for just under two weeks straight, I had one and... yuk! I wouldn't recommend going back to a cigarette to find out, but trust me. It's the only reason I've never really feared that I would go back to them on a regular basis. You've likely regained your taste buds and sense of smell already. And if you've found a flavor that you love (and yes... that is critical!), you'll not only get no pleasure from the analog cig, but you'll feel badly about yourself. Kind of like being on a diet, and breaking it on cold & moldy french fries. So, my advice is exactly what you did... vape like a fiend if you need to (being careful not to over do it on the nicotine, of course). You'd have been surprised (and truly disappointed) at how much you didn't like it and how that one instance of caving wouldn't have made you happy.
You did good!

 

[_Lee]

As for my DIL this has been going on for 10 years and I know she will never change but of course I need to see her because I want to see my son and be close to my 2 young grandchildren. It just is what it is but I can't ever let her make me cave. This is so much more important.

Obviously we do not know the full details of this, nor do we expect to. I'm not going to get all Socrates, Dalai Lama or Freudian on you, but this is obviously a big trigger. It appears it is not one that is going to go away. If you cannot change the situation, change how you process it internally. It's a fine line between when to be a strong woman standing up for yourself and when to be a passive grandmother. I do not envy you or that situation.

I do believe that only you can give her the control to break you. Losing control equates to giving it away. Do your best, Linda. That's all anyone can ask.

oh... and kume by yah and stuff

 

[linda19]

Thanks again, I'm doing much better now. Will get some higher nic when I get a chance (store is 40 minutes from here - I wish they would open one closer) I really think I am going to make it with your help. You guys are terrific and I don't feel like I'm alone in this.

 

[FlamingoTutu]

Congratulations on quitting cigarettes and resisting the urge! That’s a huge, huge win.

I think it was Robino that posted about the urges and 3s. The overwhelming cravings come at 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months and 3 years. Probably BT’s way of coming back to bite you in tush for quitting. The good news is you are detoxing and winning the war.

I keep a stronger juice around for those occasions when life hits me sideways. It really works. Can’t stress that enough.

Nice of you dil to try to sabotage your efforts. Next time she starts pushing your buttons smile and tell her you’ll get back to her once her PMS has passed.

And no, when you have ECF you are never alone.

 

[Danbrooks2k]

Man in custody after an almost 9-hour standoff - 12 News KBMT and K-JAC. News, Weather and Sports for SE Texas

My ex wife as of nov 13th is in the back of the swat negotiation vehicle in the first picture. The man in question was is the coworker she had an affair with ( we all worked at the same EMS agency )... It has been incredibly hard not to want to sooth myself with a real cigarette like I have since age 14. My wife threw me away for a complete psychopath, and now its all over the news. Friends text and call to comment on it. It is humiliating beyond belief.

I am not hijacking this thread and making it about me. I am just telling you that if I can get through it, then so can you. Dont allow someone else to cause you to loose your self control and damage your health for another minute.

I am late getting this news... but I am not going to smoke... but lemme tell you i am vaping like a crack head right now!

 

[james chapman]

After 2.6 yrs I had a craving out of the blue,soooo bad I was ready to go buy one. The craving passed. I have Crones and when someone makes me mad,it will set it off. When I was younger I would just wale on them and frustration gone,too old for that now and don't want to lose my CHL. I did the hypnosis for a bad temper,no violent temper and it did work. If you were taught self hypnosis,try that,you do not need a hypnotherapist to reach that happy place. Good luck.

 

[freeatlast!]

Man in custody after an almost 9-hour standoff - 12 News KBMT and K-JAC. News, Weather and Sports for SE Texas

My ex wife as of nov 13th is in the back of the swat negotiation vehicle in the first picture. The man in question was is the coworker she had an affair with ( we all worked at the same EMS agency )... It has been incredibly hard not to want to sooth myself with a real cigarette like I have since age 14. My wife threw me away for a complete psychopath, and now its all over the news. Friends text and call to comment on it. It is humiliating beyond belief.

I am not hijacking this thread and making it about me. I am just telling you that if I can get through it, then so can you. Dont allow someone else to cause you to loose your self control and damage your health for another minute.

I am late getting this news... but I am not going to smoke... but lemme tell you i am vaping like a crack head right now!

Oh, my, Danbrooks2k! What stress! But big congrats on vaping instead of smoking through this! (I knew someone whose ex-wife was shot and killed by the man she had the affair with....very tragic stuff.)

 

[mahiney]

Nice support on this forum. I'm so new to all this, but I want all the info I can get. This forum rocks! I want to quit cigs, I don't want the gov't or big tobacco co's hijacking this new found liberation. And I want to hear everyone's vaping experience.

I seem to be googling every other word I read about vaping, getting the lingo down, and now interested in WTA juices (first I've read of that). I want this vaping to work for quitting cigs, for all those interested in quitting. There's so much to read! Good luck to all of us not only new to vaping but to those who have paved the way. Thank you.

The end of this week I will have received my first gear, EVOD, every morning I awake excited that it's a day closer.

 

[mahiney]

reminds of getting hypnotized to help quit smoking... it helped for a coupla months. I too have a short fuse, so I'll just keep in mind that so many people are struggling to be free of the cigarettes. Thanks.

 

[freeatlast!]

I have been vaping for 3 weeks and was totally surprised at how easy it was for me to stop smoking. I had tried many times before but it never lasted more than a month. I think it is the act of puffing and exhaling the vapor plus the 12 mg of nicotine and throat hit that is doing it for me. And I was so happy.

Yesterday I had a bad fight with my .....y daughter in law and I was so upset that on my way home I thought about stopping to buy a pack. I made myself get right home and started vaping like crazy (while crying). I know that if I had any cigarettes in the house I would have caved. I promised myself that if I still felt that way this morning I would just buy some cigarettes and have a few and throw the rest away.

This morning I feel a little better. Still vaping a lot but hoping to get through this. It is really ironic because the last time I quit (hypnosis that time) it was this same daughter in law that upset me and I caved in that time.

My question is, will I eventually be able to handle big upsets without wanting to smoke? If so, how long will it take me to get there.? I really want to know that this will get easier because life keeps coming at you.

Thank you for listening.

BIG CONGRATULATIONS for NOT smoking over this stressor!! I can certainly relate to WANTING to - such things are definitely smoking triggers! I think it's fantastic that you DIDN'T!!! Tuck this experience away to recall for the next stressor; you managed to get through it without smoking - must feel good! You received some good advice from others - I especially like the thought of not giving others the power to cause you to do something you don't want to. Hang in there!!

 

[Chadastrophic]

I smoked for 19 years, quit smoking and started vaping. It wasn't until the 5-6 week mark that stressful situations didn't make me crave cigs. I just had to keep thinking how much cigs stunk to get through it.

Good luck and stay strong.

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[leighqt]

same here at 30 days , I just started a thread asking whats going on

 

[evan le'garde]

Maybe try getting some higher nic for these moments. Good Luck and keep vaping. SAY NO TO ANALOGS

I agree with this !. Treat your ecig like an asthma inhaler, when you feel an attack coming on, hit the higher nicotine !.

 

[tombeast]

Well done for not caving!!

For me the hardest time is after a meal. I used to love smoking after eating. I just vape A LOT in those times to get me through.