Addicted to the Addicts.

[RoseB]

Since I was in my teens addicts have fascinated me. Everyone it seems is addicted to something. This forum has been one of my all time favorite intranet sites. Nicotine addiction has to be one of the hardest addictions to overcome. Quite a few of us are still on the nicotine, but not the cigarettes. In my humble opinion that is a good thing In October my life took a drastic change. For the better I do believe. Things are still tough, but meh such is life. This is a shout out. Thank you to all of the members of this forum. Even the ones who've ...... me off Quitting cigarettes in the midst of what was the all time worst year of my life, was not easy. Being able to come here and learn about all kinds of cool stuff has been great. Having a social outlet while living an isolated life was very helpful. A month and a half after my one year vapor anniversary I tried to smoke. It was a horrid day. The emotional equivalent of being tied to a stake, doused in gas, and set on fire by an angry mob. Out of pure desperation I tried to smoke a cigarette. It had always made everything seem better in previous moments of distress. Not that time. Two drags and I snuffed it, and pulled my MVP out of my pocket. In that moment of despair, I smiled. 1. Cigarettes repulsed me. 2. If a smoke couldn't make me feel better at that time, it never will. 3. Knowing I could come here and share my victory helped take my mind off the horrid day

 

[Robino1]

I'm sorry I didn't see this sooner

1st, I hope this year is much, much better for you!
2nd, yay!!! on the discovery that cigs just didn't do it for ya!

Stay with us Rose, we'll get you through.

 

[DavidAmonettNashville]

Cigarettes suck....

 

[RoseB]

I'm sorry I didn't see this sooner

1st, I hope this year is much, much better for you!
2nd, yay!!! on the discovery that cigs just didn't do it for ya!

Stay with us Rose, we'll get you through.

Thanks I am just glad to have this place. This year has been off to a tough start, but I know it will get better.

 

[SueandCootie]

Strange how I can very much relate...The first time I vaped...entire summer over 4 years ago.. was THE most desperate time for me too, caused by my terribly addicted ex (who eventually passed away from those addictions, sigh). I was alone (which was ok) trying to get a sense of calm and normalcy back, and indeed spent a lot of time here...it is still a super friendly, endlessly interesting place! Life couldn't be sweeter now, but I still like to hang out here...

 

[RoseB]

Strange how I can very much relate...The first time I vaped...entire summer over 4 years ago.. was THE most desperate time for me too, caused by my terribly addicted ex (who eventually passed away from those addictions, sigh). I was alone (which was ok) trying to get a sense of calm and normalcy back, and indeed spent a lot of time here...it is still a super friendly, endlessly interesting place! Life couldn't be sweeter now, but I still like to hang out here...

You've been at this for a while. Glad things have gotten better for you. Life can be a real... challenge Getting some normalcy back myself. Taking a break from cyber life to focus on the present was a good start. I used to hide and spend a lot of time on here. It was kind of a sanctuary. Finding balance is key, and of course having a great APV

 

[firephly]

Awesome post! Thanks for this

 

[Iffy]

Thank you for posting!

Here, for you...

 

[RoseB]

Awesome post! Thanks for this

Thanks for having the coolest avatar I've seen on this forum Did you do that pic?

 

[StevenServo]

Cigarettes suck....

well said hahha

 

[SueandCootie]

Things DO get better... I unexpectedly got swept off my feet by the guy next door (at work) who also sadly enough has an addicted ex, so we could relate to each other. Silly impulsive man married me last February, still haven't even had our first fight!! He's the main reason I'm back to vapin, as he gave up a 3 PAD habit the hard way several years ago.

Take care of yourself, and good things may come from places you'd never expect...

 

[firephly]

Thanks for having the coolest avatar I've seen on this forum Did you do that pic?

Thanks, I wish I could say I did, it was done by this guy http://davidladmore.wordpress.com/page/2/

 

[Ohms Lawbreaker]

Fascinating. Just watched a movie called A Dangerous Method, about Jung and Freud and sleeping with patients and coke. You know, the good old days of psychology.

Wonder what Freud would have thought of e-cigs. Scratch that. Everyone knows what he would have thought.

 

[Nermal]

Sometimes an e-cig is just an e-cig.

 

[RoseB]

Sometimes an e-cig is just an e-cig.

lol yep That's always what I call them in person. The other words have a tendency to cause odd looks and confusion.

 

[Thepinfamily]

I've been vaping for 1 year and 29 days now. The only analog I've had in that time was about 10 months into vaping. It was terrible and I didn't get through half of it. Now when I see people smoking I smile and reflect on how excited and proud I am to know I've quit. Then I get an overwhelming urge to run over to them shouting how easy it can be to quit while sticking my PV in their mouth.
Congrats and keep your head up. Everything is temporary.

 

[RoseB]

I've been vaping for 1 year and 29 days now. The only analog I've had in that time was about 10 months into vaping. It was terrible and I didn't get through half of it. Now when I see people smoking I smile and reflect on how excited and proud I am to know I've quit. Then I get an overwhelming urge to run over to them shouting how easy it can be to quit while sticking my PV in their mouth.
Congrats and keep your head up. Everything is temporary.

It's always tempting to show off my gear to smokers lol. Awesome job on making it over the one year mark

 

[seahawkin]

Ya I had one of those days, had a ciggy and it made me feel so god awful I haven't been tempted since. This is the first thing that has ever worked for me long term.