Addiction to nicotine vs. addiction to the act of smoking/vaping

[fenchurch]

I enjoy the TH I get with nic, but I've also tried some DIY with PGA instead. It's not *quite* the same, but would keep me happy in a pinch.

vaping 0nic is nice sometimes, especially we you have a really wild flavor (fruits for me), with a touch of menthol.

Having something to puff on is relaxing in itself. I highly recommend vaping with a pipe every now and then, it's quite nice!

This thread highlights the best parts of vaping, the endless choice you have, whether nic levels, devices, voltage, atty/carto/clearo/tank, FLAVORS, diy.

In my former life we had two choices: menthol or regular. Always pleased how well this has been working 2+ years in.

 

[wabbit]

For me, the many facets of psychological addiction were the primary problem, and still are sometimes. That first cig in the morning, or with my coffee, then right after each meal, for example. There was the feel of a large smoke plume. There was having something in my hand and the repetitive motion that was almost ceremonial in nature. The ritual of going outside, even though the door is only 6 feet from my desk. Fumbling with a lighter when it was windy. There are/were so many parts of the addiction that were different, yet all related in a way.

The nicotine plays a role, of course, but I know that the detox time for nicotine is only a matter of a week or two. The nicotine patch didn't help, nor did the gum, nor did the nicotine inhalers my doctor prescribed.

The books, counseling, and various methods helped to an extent, but only in helping me better understand the various components of my addiction. I'd keep extensive journals every time I'd try to quit and write in them even while screaming with frustration before running down to the corner to buy another pack. Then I would write about the loathing I would feel for myself at my failure. How could I be so weak, when others seemed to kick the habit so easily?

I have a couple of 3ml tanks on vv box mods, each loaded with a different juice, that I use. I can dial up the big clouds of vapor that I seem to need/want sometimes, or dial back to normal. I have cartos filled with other juices for when I want/need something different.

I still struggle with it sometimes. I'm far from a success story yet, but I'm working at it and I'm understanding a little more all the time. Someday, I'll look back on this process and laugh, at least I hope so.

 

[infoimp]

I think everybody here deserves a big ol' honkin' slap on the back for even trying!