I haven't slipped since I quit, but my biggest triggers are DIY projects (which I have way too many of). Many from trying to fit big things in tiny spaces. Yay small apartment and downsizing everything.
After Vaping For a While, What Happened to Make You Go Back to Smoking?
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I was drinking some wine with a friend who smokes and wasn't tempted. I felt pretty good about that, and she was chain smoking like I used to.
I found out Monday that I need a 4th surgery on my knee in 2 years for a bone spur that formed under my patella. I have been in excruciating pain, so on one hand was relieved that they figured it out and there is a chance they can make it a bit better to walk. They will try arthroscopic, but with all the scar tissue from it being opened up 3 times before, it means it might need to be opened up and cleaned out. That put me over the edge. Just thinking about the recovery time, the PT, the non-weight bearing PAIN. About 3 in the morning I lit a cigarette and was asked "oh, so you are going back to smoking now?" My answer: "Nope. Some things just bring the stress up so high my old friend the cigarette is needed". I don't feel bad about it, it served its purpose and I haven't had another one since. Just - some things are so stressful that I don't even want to deal with small things and being a gung-ho non-smoker just wasn't high on my list at the moment.
I don't sweat having one now and then. I have much worse things to worry about.
I found out Monday that I need a 4th surgery on my knee in 2 years for a bone spur that formed under my patella. I have been in excruciating pain, so on one hand was relieved that they figured it out and there is a chance they can make it a bit better to walk. They will try arthroscopic, but with all the scar tissue from it being opened up 3 times before, it means it might need to be opened up and cleaned out. That put me over the edge. Just thinking about the recovery time, the PT, the non-weight bearing PAIN. About 3 in the morning I lit a cigarette and was asked "oh, so you are going back to smoking now?" My answer: "Nope. Some things just bring the stress up so high my old friend the cigarette is needed". I don't feel bad about it, it served its purpose and I haven't had another one since. Just - some things are so stressful that I don't even want to deal with small things and being a gung-ho non-smoker just wasn't high on my list at the moment.
I don't sweat having one now and then. I have much worse things to worry about.
So true! I quit cigs for 8 years and then started back up again about 10 years ago. I only wish there had been ecigs back then to turn to.
At least with the non smoking and surgery, you should heal faster. And you may be able to vape in the hospital? I hope it all goes well for you! Good for you that you went right back to vaping!
After a long stressful day at work I really really wanted a smoke, that along with not really being happy with all the juices I had. I did not give in and am glad I didn't. The feeling passes.
At least with the non smoking and surgery, you should heal faster. And you may be able to vape in the hospital? I hope it all goes well for you! Good for you that you went right back to vaping!
Thank you. Actually, I have absolutely no fear of picking up smoking again. I really do enjoy vaping more than smoking. Sometimes I just need a little reminder of that, and at 3 am after no sleep and worrying was one of those times. I refuse to beat myself up or feel bad about it.
And I won't beat anyone else up about it either. I never planned on quitting, I just wanted to cut down and stop that annoying cough I had. I count the ones I DON'T SMOKE, not the few I have had. As in 4 in 4 months vs. a pack a day. To me, THAT is a victory.
I switched from cigs to vapping almost instantly. Which left me with half a bag of tobacco and papers sitting around. Had no cravings at all. Still, I did had cigs in the last couple of months since turning to vapping.
Biggest risk: being out of juice or batteries. Or being with juice I don't like. last one is actually the worst, as having only some ugly juice irritates the hell out of me.
I also had a couple of cigs when I was sick. I got some nasty stomach flu or something and was vomiting like mad. I desperately needed strong nicotine hit after that. Not from PV, but cigarette.
I do feel the slight urge here and there, but I just have to recall that everything's be OK after a minute of vaping and it goes away.
OTOH, booze makes no problems to me. Not even heavy-wedding-party-getting-drunk booze. Though I had two eGo's in my pockets for that occasion. And hangovers are easy as breeze compared to those from smoking days.
Biggest risk: being out of juice or batteries. Or being with juice I don't like. last one is actually the worst, as having only some ugly juice irritates the hell out of me.
I also had a couple of cigs when I was sick. I got some nasty stomach flu or something and was vomiting like mad. I desperately needed strong nicotine hit after that. Not from PV, but cigarette.
I do feel the slight urge here and there, but I just have to recall that everything's be OK after a minute of vaping and it goes away.
OTOH, booze makes no problems to me. Not even heavy-wedding-party-getting-drunk booze. Though I had two eGo's in my pockets for that occasion. And hangovers are easy as breeze compared to those from smoking days.
I used to vape and smoke at the same time. Until I decided to totally quit smoking. But when ure vaping with smokers, the smell of the tobacco burning sometimes trigger u to smoke back. Ive tried to smoke a couple of puff but the taste was very different. Last I tried, I started to puke and since then I have no problems sitting with smokers even when my batteries and juices are out or the triggering smell. Guess that puking helps to avoid me smoking back again. lol
Sitting with smokers doesn't trigger me... but I really have a hard time as the smoke chokes me. And smells awful.
Hasn't happened to me yet and hope it doesn't in the future. The people I see coming back to vaping are usually people who tried it a couple or a few years ago when vaping equipment was not so good. OTOH, your 'just in case' plan does sound good to me
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Good thread, Robin.
I resemble that comment!
Good thread, Robin.
Thanks Ax
Miss you over at HHV. . A+ seems to be your new home. 
I don't start threads ever, but was totally curious after seeing so many "newbies" posting that they are back to vaping.
I got a strong analog crave yesterday. Was at work and was feeling groggy. Didn't sleep much the night before. A good buzz off a cig usually helps with that.
Fortunately I've been chaining with 12mg juice, but I keep a stash of yummy Butter Nipple at 24 for just such emergencies.
Fortunately I've been chaining with 12mg juice, but I keep a stash of yummy Butter Nipple at 24 for just such emergencies.
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Thanks Ax
I don't start threads ever, but was totally curious after seeing so many "newbies" posting that they are back to vaping.
I've been crazy busy, and I just can't keep up with my HHV buddies! Will be visiting when I have time for some back reading.
I've been crazy busy, and I just can't keep up with my HHV buddies! Will be visiting when I have time for some back reading.
It's going to take you a week to back read Bwahahahaha
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