So I have been off of analogs for 3 days now. Since then I have felt kind of light headed and kind of in a haze. Do you guys think its part of me quitting analogs? Its can't be nicotine withdraws.
Did you feel like this
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I feel like that's normal. I had the same thing happen to me and at one point I started getting a sore throat from it too. It will eventually go away. I'm no doctor, but I think it's just our bodies responding to change. No worries 
Just a guess. I'm sure somebody will correct me.
Just a guess. I'm sure somebody will correct me.
Yup, it's part of quitting analogs. I think most people here went through it. It lasted a couple weeks for me but was worst the first few days. It happens because your brain is suddenly getting a lot more oxygen.
I had the same symptoms when I switched from analogs to vapes. We tend to take a lot more puffs out of a vape as opposed to 9 puffs on an analog before it's done. You might actually be putting a lot more nicotine into your system then you're used to without realizing it, especially if you're using a high nicotine concentration in your juices and vaping all day.
Now that we are on this topic, allow me to ask this since its been bugging me: is 3-4 months after quitting some sort of critical turning point? I ask because im at that stage and suddenly im craving analogs soooo much. Not just the smoke, but the whole experience: the smell of zippo fuel, the echoing "ding" of my dear zippo, the scratchy sound of the stone wheel, and of course the smoke. Am i going crazy? A friend of mine said 3 months is kinda like a hump you need to get over while quitting smoking so im still trying to brave it, but god knows every night i want to run out and get a pack of smoke.
smurph: Sounds fairly "normal" (if there is such a thing ) - maybe you are using an e-liquid with too high of a nicotine level? BRAVO 
on quitting the coffin nails; stick with it, things will get better!
) - maybe you are using an e-liquid with too high of a nicotine level? BRAVO on quitting the coffin nails; stick with it, things will get better!
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Ditto @ skoot. Felt out of sorts a bit. It wasn't overbearing but for sure noticeable. My vaping buddy had the same experience. It'll pass. I suspect it has something to with withdrawl from the other alkaloids in normal cigarettes that aren't present in pure nicotine. Or...as suggested...your brain is just adjusting to the increased oxygen flow. Either way, nothing to worry about.
Light headed and foggy. That is the way I would relate my with drawel from nic. Yes. Airy is another word I would use.
So are you Vaping? Maybe that you need to up do your nic level? Or not. When I started vaping I did drop down right off the start in the levels of nic that I used to have with Regular cigarettes. The fun of vaping kept me going down that path.
So are you Vaping? Maybe that you need to up do your nic level? Or not. When I started vaping I did drop down right off the start in the levels of nic that I used to have with Regular cigarettes. The fun of vaping kept me going down that path.
lol...yup...I've experienced that. There are certain triggers that make me reach automatically for a cigarette and then a small wave of depression as my brain realizes I don't have any and then a sudden rush of relief as I reach for my PV.
My vaping bud said it was yardwork and working on his jeep as the weather warms that triggered it for him. Last time it happened to me was when I dug out an old model airplane I wanted to finish. It didn't last very long and eventually went away as my brain adjusted.
I was wondering if I was vaping too much or if it was my body adjusting. I am using 18ml bottle, if that's correct in terms of nicotine. I'm still new to this so my wording may not be correct. But I do cape quite a bit while I'm at work then when I'm home. Guess I can try to cut it back and see how it treats me.
I read somewhere that 3 days, 3 weeks and 3 months are the big humps for quitting analogs. It's been true in my experience anyway. I've had a few analogs since switching to vaping, and I haven't finished any of them. After the 3 week hurdle, for me anyway, they started tasting like sh<t.
Also, I've read on here but didn't quite understand. Maybe someone can give me some insight on this, but how much nicotine are you getting from a drag on vape as opposed to a whole "light" cigarette?
Yeah I would say I've been chaining it because its now my vice and its also something new
If you're chain vaping, I would drop down to 6 or 12mg.
I was a pack a day smoker before I switched over to vaping. I started off at 18mg as suggested on these forums for a pack a day smoker. I would start vaping as soon as I woke up, on my way to work, at work, during breaks, after work on the way home, and at home until I went to bed. I would have the worst headaches and would feel jittery all throughout the day. I thought it was due to the analog withdrawals, but once I dropped my vape to 6-12mg, I was fine.
Everyone's body is different. A "normal" 18mg for someone could be equivalent to the effects of 24mg to you. It's all trial and error until you find that sweet spot.
Good luck!
Ditto to this. Inhale technique is a factor also. The atomized e-liquid particles are 10 microns as opposed to 1 micron for normal cigarette smoke and so isn't absorbed by the lungs as efficiently. Holding the vapor in your mouth for a few seconds before inhaling will get you a little more nicotine as it's absorbed through your cheek lining.
I started vaping at 36mg and worked my way down to 6. I can't chain vape 18mg...makes me sick. Even 12mg is too much now.
Try lowering your nic level. I vape 6mg almost all day but I have some 12mg that I throw in my AGA-T2 (rebuildable atomizer) when I feel like I need a good dose.
I'd guess it's both because of quitting and also from getting a bit too much nic, I used 18 to start and I felt certain I was getting more nic than usual. I still use 18, but no longer notice it feeling so intense. Give it some time, you'll be fine.
Thank you all for the advise. So far it hasn't been headaches or jitters. Its just been light headed and hazy. I'll try to cut back. I'll pick up some 12 mg next time I go to the vapor shop to see if it helps.
Again, thank you all for the advise. Yet again a wonderful forum and great people on here.
Again, thank you all for the advise. Yet again a wonderful forum and great people on here.
Yep, happened to me too. I also had mid-level but passable headaches. It took about a week for me to get out of the fog and I used 24mg the whole time.
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