I have been vaping for about 6 days now and doing better than I imagined so far. The one issue I have is I cant seem to not smoke an analog as soon as I wake up. I am good for the rest of the day after that one cigarette. I do get disappointed in myself, but am still pretty proud to have only smoked 6 analogs the past 6 days. Any advice on getting over the "first thing in the morning urge?"
Can't Quit the First Cig in the Morning!
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It will come with time, believe me. One morning, you just won't want the analog! Everyone does this at their own pace, and you are doing GREAT!
For me it was mental. A cigarette with coffee was a natural event and I couldn't imagine not having a cigarette after a meal. I hung on to those few for two years after vaping took away the rest. Going from 2 PAD down to about 6 or 8 a day the first week I vaped was a miracle in my case. I continued on for a long time as a vaper and a half pack or less smoker.
What changed my thinking was when I started vaping concurrently with my after dinner cigarette. I'd take a puff and then take a vape, back and forth just to compare. I began to notice that the vape tasted good and the cigarette tasted nasty. Mentally, I began to decide that vaping was better for me and tasted better. I didn't need the cigarettes I thought I needed. One day, I stopped smoking and started vaping with morning coffee and after meals. It was easy and not one withdrawal pang hit me once I quit those last few and continued to vape.
It was a mental thing for me. I just thought I needed something more than vaping.
What changed my thinking was when I started vaping concurrently with my after dinner cigarette. I'd take a puff and then take a vape, back and forth just to compare. I began to notice that the vape tasted good and the cigarette tasted nasty. Mentally, I began to decide that vaping was better for me and tasted better. I didn't need the cigarettes I thought I needed. One day, I stopped smoking and started vaping with morning coffee and after meals. It was easy and not one withdrawal pang hit me once I quit those last few and continued to vape.
It was a mental thing for me. I just thought I needed something more than vaping.
Just quit buying them. Worked for me. I just decided i was done and moved on. I had been smoking for 40 years. Nobody said this was easy!!!
Perhaps try a bump in nicotine, one higher strength eliquid in a strong tobacco (or menthol) flavor, for just the hard craving points. My hard points were at wakeup (nicotine is at a low level after sleeping), getting in the car to go to work (purely psychological), and right after dinner.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Thanks everyone, I will get there eventually. Surprisingly, I have no issue with the after dinner or with a cocktail cigarette. It is definitely mental, but I still have that "need" first thing. I still have 2 unopened packs, but do not intend to buy more. Other than the wake up cig one transition has been surprisingly easy for me
It's not a big deal and I'm sure one day you'll wake up and prefer a vape rather than an analog. As mentioned many of us use varying strengths of juice. Daytime I vape normal mg. Night time a lower mg ( higher daytime mg disturbed my sleep). In the a.m. I vape a higher mg for the first hour. I also turn the voltage up a bit.
Cheers and the Best of Luck.
P.S. I think you're doing great and wouldn't be concerned. Realize also for the first 2 weeks alkaloids present in tobacco, but not present in juice, are slowly leaving the body.
Cheers and the Best of Luck.
P.S. I think you're doing great and wouldn't be concerned. Realize also for the first 2 weeks alkaloids present in tobacco, but not present in juice, are slowly leaving the body.
Hiya billyd7!
It took me nearly 2 months to kick that "morning kick start" analog. Every morning I would go outside and smoke it, then I would feel like an idiot for doing it but I couldn't stop doing it... I finally got a high nic content (36 mg) menthol for the mornings. I told myself that if I still want that analog after a 5 minute go at the menthol I would do it. I never needed it again. Not only that, but I found me an all day vape!
It took me nearly 2 months to kick that "morning kick start" analog. Every morning I would go outside and smoke it, then I would feel like an idiot for doing it but I couldn't stop doing it... I finally got a high nic content (36 mg) menthol for the mornings. I told myself that if I still want that analog after a 5 minute go at the menthol I would do it. I never needed it again. Not only that, but I found me an all day vape!
You are doing great, Billy. You can put off having that first ciggie and vape first. Eventually you might forget that you wanted a cig. Higher nic for first thing in the morning
Thanks everyone! I was (?) a PAD Newport smoker for about 15 years. I already do 24 MG until after dinner than I switch up to 18. I will take your advice and order a 36 MG for my morning routine. (Any recommendations on a vendor who carries good 36MG juice, I know not all go that high?). This forum is a godsend btw, everyone is so awesome and helpful.
I can't too. I quit morning cig after i vape around 2 weeks, so don't worry cuz eventually you will wake up and grab your pv instead of cig, i believe so.
For just use at that one time, quick and easy would be something from vapor4life, perhaps. Their virginia menthol and new menthol are available in 36. (I haven't used either)
I DIY so I can't help. Although "I" began on 36 mg it might be too strong for you. Maybe a good idea to buy 36 mg in the flavor that you already have and enjoy. That way if 36 mg is too much you could mix equal quantities of 24 and 36 and end up with 30 mg. As for juices I DIY but here's the ECF Deals thread- sometimes not much but other times lots of deals:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/pay-forward-pif/85781-deals-steals-970.html
I had the same exact problem. I thought I would never be able to give up that morning cig. But as a few people already said, give it some time and before you know it, analogs will be a thing of the past. Tomorrow, go where you would normally have your morning cig and sit down and have a heavy vape. Give your self a pat on the back, you're doing great!
Keep at it, billy and don't beat yourself up over it. You are doing a fantastic job already by knocking yourself down to one analog a day! Just keep trying every morning and don't give up. With luck, one day soon it will just happen for you.
I am into my fourth or fifth week now and *just* this past Monday have I been completely off of the smokes. The morning and evening ones were getting me but now I am all good.
Keep at it and good luck, you have already proven you can nix it for the rest of the day. If you fall down, dust yourself off and try again. Use some positive reinforcement by vaping in the morning first thing and reading some threads here
--James
I am into my fourth or fifth week now and *just* this past Monday have I been completely off of the smokes. The morning and evening ones were getting me but now I am all good.
Keep at it and good luck, you have already proven you can nix it for the rest of the day. If you fall down, dust yourself off and try again. Use some positive reinforcement by vaping in the morning first thing and reading some threads here
--James
Just count your blessings. One cig a day is better than a pack a day. Don't feel guilty. If the time comes that you kick the habit completely, so be it. If not, you are still doing well.
Great advice, but unfortunately every vendor ive ordered from only offers up to 24 MG. I will check out some vendors and perhaps order a flavor in 36 and 18 just in case it is a bit too strong for me.
DIY sounds good in theory too me, but my setup already is starting to look like a chemistry set, my wife will kill me!
That's a drag.
In time you be DIY'ing- opens up a whole new world but no rush.
LOLLLLLLLL don't we all get the same hassle BUT in her heart I'll guarantee you she is as pleased as punch and VERY proud of you.
Cheers and thank you for the laugh
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