Broke my "no analog" streak :(

[guitarmeetsjake]

Since I started vaping, I have not had a single analog... Until today. I dunno. I'm ADD and have prescription meds for it, and those meds make me CRAVE cigarettes like nothing I've ever felt before. What makes it worse is that my Dr. recently upped my dosage. vaping has always worked just fine, but a few hours ago I was sitting in my dorm vaping and just had this HUGE urge for a cig. I crave sometimes, but I can usually fight it off. Not this time. I got jittery and started to sweat thinking about it. My 24mg wasn't strong enough. I'd take three drags simultaneously, hold it in, and exhale. That usually gets me a pretty decent buzz going, even after a full day of vaping. It still wasn't enough. So I went to the gas station and bought a pack of camel menthols. The worst part is, it wasn't even satisfying. It tasted bad and stunk up my car that I just cleaned, vaccumed, and aired out for weeks to get the smell out. I feel sorry for the air-freshener in that thing.. It's being eaten alive as we speak.

I know this is a common problem. I see all the posts of people who slip up every now and then, but it doesn't make me feel any better.

 

[jj2]

Hey don't beat yourself up over it........tomorrow is another day!

 

[The Big Chief]

I dont consider it a slip up personally....I consider it a reminder of why I dont miss em. Them things dont put off much vapor, nor have good TH, and its a real turn off. The smell doesnt help much either.
But on occassion, a friendly reminder of why we vape is called for. Dont beat yourself up about it.

 

[36tinybells]

Hey, I keep 36mg for truly dire circumstances. Just an idea. I'll do a carto of 36 and then go back to 24. But don't sweat the slip. Just figure a plan for the next time.

 

[The Big Chief]

Hey, I keep 36mg for truly dire circumstances. Just an idea. I'll do a carto of 36 and then go back to 24. But don't sweat the slip. Just figure a plan for the next time.

When I first started I kept a 36 close by for bad days, or drinking nights......after about 6 month of vaping, the desire for ciggies just fell off the map. But great tip I completly forgot about...good looking out 36

 

[guitarmeetsjake]

Hey, I keep 36mg for truly dire circumstances. Just an idea. I'll do a carto of 36 and then go back to 24. But don't sweat the slip. Just figure a plan for the next time.

Yeah, I've been meaning to get some 36mg. I'll definitely get some with my next order

 

[Alac]

Put the slip behind you. Get rid of that pack you bought and move on.
Vow to get yourself a new flavor you've been meaning to get next time you order something.

 

[iBANKAI]

it's happened to me..I can't say I'm perfect..but one night..went to bar..i new to mods..didn't wanna carry my GLV around..left it in the car..bummed a smoke from my friend..to me it wasn't a big deal..cuz I knew I vaping was my lifestyle..but it's okay...it was a long time ago..just remember..most of us vaporers..(..?...)..turned to vaping as a healthy alternative to quit analogs..

 

[Anemone]

Start fresh in the morning! Good luck to you!

 

[BardicDruid]

For me when those cravings hit like that the only thing that seemed to work was a straight tobacco flavor one step in nic level from what I'm using, the fancy flavors just seemed to make it worse. Oh yeah, this isn't AA we're not gonna make you turn in your chip.

 

[Mindfield]

I think E-cigs are unique particularly in one area: It is impossible to relapse.

What I mean is, alcoholics can't even have just one drink or they'll relapse be hooked all over again. (Hard) drug addicts can't have just one shot or puff or they'll relapse and get hooked all over again. Before E-cigs, smokers couldn't have just one puff or they'll relapse and get hooked all over again. After E-cigs, most ex-smokers can have one puff or a dozen and they won't relapse because the PV is such a good substitute (even better, really) that you can go back and forth as you desire and not worry about getting hooked all over again.

I mean, technically it's because you're still hooked no matter which delivery method you're using, it's just that one is really bad for you. But I don't really consider it relapsing, and having a smoke or two once in a while I don't think is really that bad. Well, unless you've got those new carpet glue cigs...

 

[guitarmeetsjake]

Thanks everyone! I don't feel quite as bad anymore

 

[BlueMoods]

Yeah, it can be rough. I vape 36 mg regularly but do keep a bottle of nic concentrate around so I can add a drop or two to my usual carto fill up when I need a hard hit. Usually for me it's when I'm stressing over an upcoming demo or, starving and can't eat for a few more hours.