Do you ever relapse?

[coolerat]

No, and I'm coming up on two years. The first 6 months or so I dreamed about smoking all the time. I would wake up, and go to have a cig. Then it would hit me: d'oh! You don't have any cigs.

One thing I did the first few months was try to avoid other smokers. Maybe it would help if you didn't go out drinking for a few months? It can be hard not socializing in your usual way though. Best of luck.

Everyone is so different.

Being around smokers actually helps me. Smelling how nasty they reek reminds me I could smell that disgusting again if I fail.

Drinking?? I dunno. I quit years ago but I know people who are drunk every single day and do fine with vaping. And others who do good with vaping until they drink then they fail everytime.

 

[roxynoodle]

Everyone is so different.

Being around smokers actually helps me. Smelling how nasty they reek reminds me I could smell that disgusting again if I fail.

Drinking?? I dunno. I quit years ago but I know people who are drunk every single day and do fine with vaping. And others who do good with vaping until they drink then they fail everytime.

I don't actually hate the smell of cigs. In fact, I kind of like it. So that wasn't a deterrent for me.

I can't actually drink anymore. I was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis 8.5 years ago. I rarely drank anyway so not drinking at all was no biggie for me. In fact its been nearly 9 years since my last beer, which was St. Patrick's Day in 07.

 

[MMW]

Woooooooo!

 

[HotRodCarts]

I've had a 45 year smoking career and have quit 5 times during that span. Once was cold turkey for 13 months. One thing I've found is if you have the mindset that a cigarette once in a while is OK you will never quit smoking. At least that's how it works for me. You cheat once and a then go a month without smoking and tell yourself I smoked a month ago but haven't since so I deserve one. Then it's every 3 weeks, then every 2 weeks then 1 week then every few days and pretty soon your smoking daily again. A pack will last me 5-6 days at first but before I know it I'm back to 2 packs a day. I'm determined this time and so far I haven't even taken 1 puff of a cigarette. If I do I know what will happen.

 

[ruet]

Never! Cigarettes taste like crap, smell like a house fire and cost a fortune. IMO you should get some high nic-strength juice (24mg+) for when you are in such situations. It might help to satisfy the craving.

 

[ReigntheGamer]

To me being out drinking and being able to have a few cigs and not go back to them full steam is a win for me. So if I happen to have a few I don't sweat it. When the vape council was passing out the you're a failure if you have two or three smokes personality I got in the wrong line.

 

[K_Tech]

I'll echo what others have said here and in other similar threads. It's about the cigarettes you don't smoke.

And to answer your question, no, I have been able to avoid cigarettes since my quit date.

 

[EBates]

Ain't done it yet!

 

[Al Ilgaz]

Wife asks for a cig from a smoker almost every time we're out. My solution is a high nic tobacco flavored juice on the aspire nautilus. I bring it with me when we go out. 12 MG Dorky stud from vapetrik (rip trippers) is my poison. I'm fortunate enough to not really crave a cig. I've had drags when I was wasted a couple of times but I really was not satisfied.

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[HauntedMyst]

To me being out drinking and being able to have a few cigs and not go back to them full steam is a win for me. So if I happen to have a few I don't sweat it. When the vape council was passing out the you're a failure if you have two or three smokes personality I got in the wrong line.

You are drinking and smoking? You are out of the club my friend! Out! Hand in your card, forget the handshake and get out of the car! Damn you! sigh Ok, ok, ok...you can stay. But don't make me pull this forum over again!

 

[sonicbomb]

You don't look like a Cigarette

Dad joke

 

[ReigntheGamer]

You are drinking and smoking? You are out of the club my friend! Out! Hand in your card, forget the handshake and get out of the car! Damn you! sigh Ok, ok, ok...you can stay. But don't make me pull this forum over again!

Phew! Dodged one there, I'll go write "I'll try not to be such an unruly heathen" 100 times.

 

[Lessifer]

Phew! Dodged one there, I'll go write "I'll try not to be such an unruly heathen" 100 times.

This thread is much less harsh if you mentally put the words "For me," in front of most of the posts. It makes it a bit less judgmental. I like to assume that people don't mean to sound as harsh and unforgiving as they do.

 

[philbh]

I have carried around a couple of old cigarettes in my truck for about 3 years. After a few drinks I decided what the heck I'll have one. I can tell you that 3 year old cigarettes will make you never want to smoke them again. Try it

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[440BB]

I've been a full time vaper for nearly five years. That first year, the thought of having a cigarette felt like it might be a "relapse", but over time I've found that an occasional cigarette hasn't led me back to smoking regularly and is just a choice in the moment. I see no reason for guilt or fear for having a cigarette once in a great while, and they taste good more often than not, especially with a beer or a vodka gimlet. I've probably had nearly a carton of cigarettes over the last five years and still see myself as a full time vaper.

 

[Schmucko_VonSchmuck]

I would suggest some juice high in nicotine....like 18-24 mg....I take few hits off that and it takes any urges away immediately.

I vaped 36mg juice once... It took away the urge to do anything at all for a good 15-20 min and i was a 1/2 p.a.d. for 15+ years. That nic rush can put you on your ... quick fast and in a hurry

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[MikeyConti]

I did recently actually. Some times there is so much stress, I dont think...

 

[Zakillah]

No. I wont relapse.
I still have my last, almost full pack of cigs at home.

Ecigs are not a magical cure. You still have to be determined to stop smoking.
They do help. For sure. But it still takes an effort.

 

[XXFa113nXX]

Don't let the slip up bother you man. Its not like it was a relapse of booze and you killed a couple of kids driving. Your ecig broke down and you had a few analogs. Next time have a backup ready and you won't need to buy it again. Keep your head up friend and keep up the vaping!

 

[Bandit6]

I completely gave up regular cigs a number of years ago.... "cold turkey" fashion.
Recently got into ecigs purely out of curiosity for the flavours and the technology - and can honestly say that whatever happens I'll never go back to regular cigs