Did the "hobby" of vaping help you quitas much as the nicotine?

[tyoung]

Obviously the nicotine and the feel help a lot, but for me, jumping into the hobby aspect of vaping help me a LOT. I tend to jump into things with both feet. Doing the research on mods, tanks, juices etc. have really helped keep my mind off of smoking almost as much as the vapor itself! I am definitely not saving money vs smoking right now, but I'm having a blast and haven't had a smoke in days! Anyone else find the hobby super helpful too? If you're on this forum, I'm guessing yes

 

[RoseB]

Hello The nicotine and being broke were the two biggest factors when I switched The hobby part really didn't hit me as hard at the start. It did hit later though. After a year I started to diy e liquid, and that is pretty fun.

 

[pyruleus44]

I quit cold turkey and more or less cannonballed into vaping. I didn't think there was much in regards to customization, until I started researching. Found out about mechanicals, mods, RBAs, different tanks and -omizers and so on. There's life in it. So I kept researching, kept learning more, and now want to learn as much as I can. There's so much tweaking and anyone you meet will have their own opinion, their own rig, their own steeping process, their own philosophy about vaping, etc. It's beautiful.

Take it in with all you can and explore the realm with open eyes.

 

[Jett.]

Originally it was the nicotine, but now it's definitely a hobby of mine. Since then I have weened myself down to 3 mg nicotine from 24. The only reason I still am using nicotine in my juices, is that I enjoy the "fullness" it gives my lungs when subohming.

Honestly the more that I learned the less I ended up caring about smokes. I feel like that's one of the best parts about vaping.

And not to mention all the other benefits!

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[halfempty]

I started to quit before I really knew anything about vaping. Started with the nicotine gum and Blu cig-a-likes but was on the verge of failure, then I discovered vaping.

Initially the tobacco flavored juices with nicotine helped tremendously with the physical addiction but the psychological part was still there. Within a few days I found how much there was out there in the vaping world and it became a hobby (obsession?). From that point on I really didn't want cigarettes any more, so yes the hobby/toy aspect was a big part of making quitting easy. Now I'm happier, healthier, and more broke

 

[Rickajho]

When I switched "hobby" wasn't even on the radar, certainly not to any degree as it exists today. The thing(s) that helped were: It tasted better than smoking. It worked better than conventional NRT to address all those "fiddle factors" you had when smoking. It had nicotine.

The other big thing that helped was just being able to talk about the switching experience here. Sure hardware then had challenges just as it does today but the actual act of switching is a varied experience for everyone. I went through two weeks of hard core quit smoking withdrawal as I was detoxing from a 30 year 2 PAD habit, and it was far more important to sort that out here than thinking a new shiny would help.

 

[brunoearth]

Totally. One day after i vaping outside, and went back in the office. Other coworkers asked me if I got a lemon-juice shower.

 

[Mousey]

My actual reason for ditching the stinkies was a medical one but the flavours alone are enough to stop you relapsing back onto them. The hardware helps, having something to constantly play with and adjust, break and fix. Keeps your hands busy

 

[coalyard]

Yep, for me it was the nicotine at first, but I have to say that the hobby is very fun. Not that I needed another hobby! I am a photographer for fun and some money, and I play music. The good thing is, if you think vaping is expensive, try walking into a camera or music store...My Visa card hates me!

 

[yolo_]

What helped me was learning how to vape.I started out vaping by inhaling the vapor and it was making me cough. Then i went to the ecf library and found http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecf-library/337017-inhalation-technique-e-cigarette.html

I still don't lung inhale but do blow vapor out of my nose sometimes

The only hobby i have with vaping is reading and participating in the ecf forum.

The Library is good reading and so is the InfoZone.

 

[Katya]

If you're on this forum, I'm guessing yes

Yeah... and it's 2:48 AM.

Congratulations and welcome!

 

[Katya]

The other big thing that helped was just being able to talk about the switching experience here. Sure hardware then had challenges just as it does today but the actual act of switching is a varied experience for everyone. I went through two weeks of hard core quit smoking withdrawal as I was detoxing from a 30 year 2 PAD habit, and it was far more important to sort that out here than thinking a new shiny would help.

Still works for me. This forum is my support group. I don't know if I could have done it without my ECF friends.

 

[Mousey]

Still works for me. This forum is my support group. I don't know if I could have done it without my ECF friends.

When i first switched i stayed in touch with the company i got my hardware from on Twitter, they sent me little snippets of advice if i had a question and linked me to all kinds of articles about correct usage and on going maintenence like cleaning That definately helped me, made me feel more like a valued customer on a journey than a walking pound/dollar sign

 

[tyoung]

This forum is such a great resource, but also a great support group. (Though it has helped me spend way too much money over the past week!) I am really glad I joined.

 

[NatashaS]

As a newbie, I can see how this could turn into a groovy little hobby! It's exciting and fun! You get to play with shiny things and get to have chocolate or pie or candy all day with no calories!! Happy day!!!

 

[chunkluv]

First it was the nicotine that really took care of the edge. The hobby of it picked up after I was seeing it was successful of getting rid of smoking. I love electronics and shiny gadgets, so the hobby part really appealed to me. It also has curbed my soda consumption down immensely as well as my craving for sweets. I have lost about 15lbs since I started vaping. Win/Win

 

[Topwater Elvis]

I guess it is different for each individual.

For me vaping has never been a hobby nor will it become one.

 

[Momotaro]

What helped me was learning how to vape.I started out vaping by inhaling the vapor and it was making me cough. Then i went to the ecf library and found http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecf-library/337017-inhalation-technique-e-cigarette.html

That's a real interesting read. Extremely useful for a new vaper

 

[Stosh]

My "hobby" is getting my nicotine without killing myself. I've DIY my juice and mods to lower cost, very successfully. I'm active on ECF to assist others be able to stop killing themselves.

I never got into the "oh, shiney" side of vaping....but then when I bought my first used car, I knew the displacement, carboration, gear ratios, MPG, etc...then my parents asked "what color is it?" ....ummm,....

 

[Frenchfry1942]

I immediately jumped into the hobby. Not smoking was important to me.