Dumb, dumb, dumb!

[x-smok3]

Well after 3 months of no analogs I slipped up. I got caught in a torrential down pour on my motorcycle and pulled into a gasso to wait under the canopy. I got the itch and bought a pack of smokes. While waiting I smoked three of the nasties, felt like crap and gave the rest away. Why do I do this to myself? My mouth tasted like tar all night! Sometimes I think that little voice in my head is a real

 

[JustaGuy]

I still have 2 packs leftover from April, did not throw them away. One never knows. But like you, I don't enjoy the smoke/taste anymore, a good sign. Not so dumb, just a moment of weakness.

 

[MustangSallie]

Yeah, stop kicking yourself. Think of all the cigarettes you haven't smoked in the last 3 months, not the three you did smoke. You gave the rest of the pack away, I'd say that was the real story. That's a success in my book!

 

[Natalia]

Do NOT beat yourself up! Now you know how nasty they taste, how bad you felt, so lesson learned. You're doing great, just a momentary lapse. No biggie.
BTW, I hate that little voice in my head too.

 

[mostlyclassics]

I still have 2 packs leftover from April, did not throw them away.

JustaGuy, you probably want to put the two packs in a plastic freezer bag then put the bag in the refrigerator. Otherwise they're going to get mighty stale and crinkly. Trust me, I know.

 

[cRaZyIpAdMoM]

I have done it too and didn't like it ( didn't stop) we all slip up . Seriously cut yourself some slack. Cigs are a powerful habit to break. It is a very ingrained action and takes time and consistency . Good luck , hang in there and keep vaping .

 

[JustaGuy]

JustaGuy, you probably want to put the two packs in a plastic freezer bag then put the bag in the refrigerator. Otherwise they're going to get mighty stale and crinkly. Trust me, I know.

Thanks. I thought they only dried up. Hmm...frozen cigarettes, no, NO, bad mind, bad..

 

[MrSmith99]

x-smok3:
When I ride my motorcycle I always have a 510 with me and sometimes an ego as well. I leave the Reo Grand at home cause it's a little large and doesn't look much like a cig for being out in public. My white 510 doesn't even raise an eyebrow out among the masses.
After 7 months of analog free I just yesterday threw out my last smokes. I didn't even light one and they smelled nasty. Also, I was in an elevator yesterday at work and two guys had just come in from a smoke break. They wreaked to high heaven. I can't believe I ever had that nasty habit now.
You'll get there! Just vape more...

 

[x-smok3]

I appreciate everyone's support. I won't dwell on it, just don't understand it. I quit for 3 years before and got cocky one day on the golf course and borrowed one. A year later I found E-cigs and until yesterday did not have a thought of smoking. Just good to know it is still lurking waiting to pounce. Next time I will tell the little voice to get stuffed In any case it is great to know that they tasted so bad and I didn't even think about keeping them around.

 

[ec!gg]

I definitely would not dwell on it. Now you will remember that nasty taste and not go back.

I appreciate everyone's support. I won't dwell on it, just don't understand it. I quit for 3 years before and got cocky one day on the golf course and borrowed one. A year later I found E-cigs and until yesterday did not have a thought of smoking. Just good to know it is still lurking waiting to pounce. Next time I will tell the little voice to get stuffed In any case it is great to know that they tasted so bad and I didn't even think about keeping them around.

 

[Dougiestyle]

I grab a smokestyk from my buddy on a rare occaision and smoke a couple of puffs just to reinforce the goodness of vaping. Kinda reminds me just how nasty those things are! Just use your "backslide" as a reminder of the nastiness and use it as another stepping stone on your journey.

 

[Slappy369]

I quit smoking a long time ago for 4 years. Cold turkey. One night I was at a bar with some co workers and bummed a smoke from them. That was it. The next night I was back to smoking again. A decade later I found vaping and managed to quit again.

The difference from before and now is that if we slip up it is generally not a life changer. Before vaping if you made a mistake most probably you were a smoker again. Now all you have to do is chalk it up as a mistake, pick up your PV and move on.

Keep on vaping.