Am I hiting this thing too much?

[USA Puff N Stuff]

I just received my first e-cig (ego) last week and I seem to be hitting this thing all the time. I figure that I am going through 3 to 5 carts a day. What I am wondering if anyone else vapes this much when they start.

I think the problem I am having is that with the regular cig you have a stopping point. In 5 to 7 minutes you are done with the smoke. But now you basically have a lit one ready to go at all times. I’m not sure if it’s just because it’s a new toy and in the back of my mind, or is this going to be the norm.

I don’t know anyone else that uses e-cigs so I don’t have anyone else to ask for a reverence point, but I have a few friends that are paying attention on how this goes, because if it goes well they are going to try it.

 

[db13berry]

When I first got my Riva 510, I hit that thing constantly. Good thing I ordered a lower nic level originally. HAHA! You will find that usage differs. Some people use only 1 or 2 MLs a day while others may use 5 or 6 MLs a day.

I have been vaping for a little over 2 weeks now and I find that my usage has slowed some. I am not constantly hitting it now, but I do have the thing in hand or within reach at all times. Its a pacifier for me. I would say I use between 2 and 3 mls per day. Some days less. Some days more.

I say, if you need to vape, then vape. Whatever it takes to not go back to cigarettes.

 

[proax9]

After 1 month of vaping- I too feel like I am constantly vaping. I am using around 3ml/ day. In addition to the fact that the PV is like a constantly lit cigarette mentioned above, I no longer have to take a break and go outside for a ...., which I did about once every 50-60 minutes. So I have more time to do things other than smoking, but I am vaping while I do everything. That would be an interesting POLL- who used to smoke analogs outside, but now vapes inside..

 

[NicLiq]

I am doing the same thing as you, constantly using it. My husband and I have RIVA 510s and I've been through triple the battery charges that he has (we are on day 5).

I hope I slow down, but at this point I am so happy to be off cigarettes that I'm not going to worry about it.

We smoked under the range hood in our kitchen, which vented outside with a fan, in the winter; and outside during spring/summer/fall. Now, I think this thing is permanently attached to my hand. The only place I haven't vaped is in the bedroom, but I've thought about doing that too.

 

[starfi5ve]

I am so glad to read this because I am feeling the sMW Wy. This Thursday will be a month since I quit analogs and dont plan on picking them back up. But yea with them, you have a stopping point, vaping theres not especially using a pass thru as well. Which I LOVE>> So nice not having to worry about Battery running out.. I now am a DIY for the carts, am just am pleased with everything. Still things Im learning and tweaking, but I love it!

 

[dormouse]

I went into vaping determined not to increase my nicotine dependence. So even though I would enjoy vaping all the time, I keep myself from doing that a variety of ways. At home where I already vape too much, I leave the ecigs in a nearby room so I have to walk there to take some drags just like when i smoked. I only leave one ecig next to me if I will be stuck at the computer or cooking etc for a while.

I bought PTs for emergencies but I don't hook them up for everyday vaping.

At work the ecigs are on my desk but I leave them on the desk and only pick one up if I want a few drags.

I started out trying to vape exactly like I smoked with lots of drags then a time gap with no drags. But like lots of people I started vaping more often than I smoked but for fewer drags. I just try not to overdo it. I know exactly where I get a headache from too much nic. Or my fingertips get cold or other symptoms. I'm actually lowering my nic and I hope to get to zero so I can vape as much as I want whenever I want.

 

[Bauer_187]

It may work to up your nic consentration. I know when I started 2 weeks ago I started on 11mg and was vaping constantly as well. After a few days upped to 18mg which helped and am now on 24mg. At this point I'm vaping about the same amount as I would be smoking with analogs.

 

[jmorv]

Since I use mine as a form of helping to quit smoking, I adhere to the instructions and warnings. I give myself about 12-14 puffs at a time, which is about equal to the amount of smoking I would do off of one analog. I treat my smoke breaks the same and my venues (for the most part) the same too. For now, I treat vaping the same as analog smoking until I have a groove set, then I can start weening myself down to less vaping and then stepping down the nicotine...pretty much the same way i did with patches, although those didn't help for the simple reason that I needed the physical fix of having something in my hand to smoke.

Jim

 

[Red Dog]

I've been vaping for over 18 months now, and I still hit it almost constantly. But it's more because I enjoy the act of vaping, I find it very relaxing. I'd say I probably vape about 3 ml per day (at 12mg/ml). I intentionally went with a lower level so that I could vape all day. When I first started vaping I was using a higher level, and would start to get headaches and feel nauseous after a few hours. Then I dropped it down some, and everything was good.

It's all about what you want/enjoy.

 

[Nomoreash]

At your point wouldn't worry about it. Your priority right now is to stop cigarettes and and only a week into vaping the toxins in cigs haven't had time to get out of your system completely.

5 Carts isn't a large number at any rate. Some do alot more, some do less and take in consideration you're not vaping the entire cart unless you're vaping it completely dry...which I doubt and hope not.

 

[randyith]

I figure that I am going through 3 to 5 carts a day.

I vape constantly but I must be cheap. I get ...... off if I have throw out more than 1 cart a week. Don't you refill your cartos by dripping into them during the day? Or using a syringe at night to replenish the juice? Just a thought.

 

[cookiebun]

Check your nic level. You've probably started out too low.
When I got my ecig I started at 6mg which turned out to be way too low. Raised it to 18 and that was much better.
I still vape a lot more than I smoked because it tastes so good and I don't have to go outside to do it. By evening I usually have a headache from too much nicotine. I bought some 0 nic juice to use in the evenings, no more headaches.

 

[SABOTEUR]

I fall asleep nightly clutching my eGo.

THAT'S hitting it too much.

 

[swedishfish]

I fall asleep nightly clutching my eGo.

THAT'S hitting it too much.

You mean everyone doesn't do that?

 

[texastumbleweed]

i can easily vape through 30ml every 4-5 days. i dont care. as long as it keeps me off cigarettes. i usually try to vape lower mg nic in the evening though, and high nic in morning

 

[selenamstar]

Yeps, 2 wks off of analogs completely I vape all night! I went down to 18mg from 24mg. I also use the 24mg in the day and then go down to 18mg at night. When I get all my DIY stuff I'll probably make some lower & 0 see how it goes.

 

[Kams Cats]

When I fisrt quit smoking I vaped constantly. I notice now that I am not vaping as much. Sort of getting into a more comfortable routine as the urge for a smoke faded away.

 

[SABOTEUR]

@Swedishfish You've made my day...I thought I was the only one!

 

[wacdenney]

I use a Kr808 during the day and keep my pv with me all day in my back pocket but I only have time to hit it a few times at any one time. I keep my pcc on my desk and go through about 3 carts a day. At night around the house I drip with a riva. I pretty much vape constantly at night. I mix my own and everything is 18mg.

I don't know anyone else who vapes either so I have no idea if I am normal or not, but to be honest as long as it keeps working for me I couldn't care less!

 

[marcielynn]

I must say I also vape constantly, lots more than I actually smoked, i am going to increase my nic level, bought 12 mg at first new orders are between 18 and 24 so we will see what works the best, IMO as long as there are no analogs I am still winning the battle!!!!!