First week off of everything...and a complete failure.

[ShayBabe15]

So, last Tuesday I just got fed up with everything. I put down my P.V and I let my mind know that everything was going to be fine. I was doing really well for the first couple of days..then Sunday hit. Work was extremely hectic and I felt like I was about to punch a hippo in the face. I did something bad..a no-no in my book. I went down stairs and I totally bummed a cigarette off of a co-worker. I only had one! Rest assure, I had no more than that. The high, was great. I really did miss the taste..but BAD! I'm not going to say I regret it, it did help me out the rest of the night. I felt SO much better. I just started thinking about how much I relied on those little stinkers. Never again and this time I mean it.
I went home and still stayed away from my P.V, but this morning I had a craving and is being carried out throughout the day, but I have no tanks..Feeling the anxiety coming on. I guess it's not good-bye after all, not yet at least.

Do any of you plan to stop vaping, completely? Or, so I just sound ridiculous for wanting to stop?

 

[Renolizzie]

How long were you vaping and how long has it been since you actually quit the smokes?

Personally, I would feel very good about quitting smoking and rest on my laurels for a year before I even contemplated cutting down on the nic to begin quitting vaping. Quitting smoking has been enough pressure for me even with vaping to replace it. I'm not worried about quitting vaping and don't know when that time will come.

 

[AlmityPunx]

you are not crazy for wanting to stop... there are many here that have used vaping as a "smoking cession device" (non-fda approved statement).

i had the intent on quitting vaping for a long time... but after cutting my nicotine to 1\3 of what i started with i find i dont really have CRAVINGS but i just like to vape...

i would say try to go slowly and drop nic levels after a few months. repeat as necessary until you feel you can go 0 nic then decide if it was the nicotine or the act that had you hooked.

 

[MaDeuce]

Take it slow, vape when you need or want to and don't sweat the future. When you put down the cigarettes and picked up the mod the only thing that changed was that you stopped killing yourself with cigarettes. I started vaping because I wanted to quit smoking, I traded one vice for another, albeit a less harmful one. To think that because I put down cigarettes I could just put down the mod without consequences is ridiculous. Just remember that when you use your mod your doing infinitely less harm to yourself than you would be doing if it were cigarette in your hand.

 

[The Ocelot]

So, you had a cigarette, big deal. It the ones you don't smoke that count. You didn't say what nic level you use or I missed it - I keep several strengths around and use a higher one when I need to. There's no reason to beat yourself up, although you do have to re-qualify for your "I am exceptionally groovy" merit badge.

ETA: I have set no limit on how long I will vape. I smoked for 40 years and expected to have one in my mouth at my funeral. I liked to smoke. For me, vaping replaces smoking, and I have more pressing things to worry about. Everything is relative. An 80+ year old friend smokes and doesn't want to quit. I don't see that as a problem. Just my opinion of course, now

^{Get off my lawn!}

 

[IntelligentDesigner]

D'oh! Oh well. Having one cigarette didn't kill you apparently. We all slip up occasionally whether it be a relapse or a typo. It's a forgivable offense. Just don't beat yourself up over it and if you need a craving killer, pick up the vaporizer. Even if you do want to put down the PV, it's probably still best to keep it handy until you can be sure that the cravings are beatable without it.

I used mine as a smoking cessation device. (F the FDA approval of my statement. That's why I bought it and it's worked for over 3 months now.) I just didn't think at the time that it would be so enjoyable. I don't think I could put mine down at this time without going back to it or analogs. I hope to not be dependent on my PV by any means one day, but I don't have any plans to quit vaping completely.

 

[SPM3]

Hey there ShayBabe,

Don't be so hard on yourself. Everyone is different. You will know when the time is right for you to stop vaping if that is what you want. We all stumble while reaching for our goals. It is knowing we are strong, picking ourselves back off the ground, and getting back on track that help us overcome and achieve. We are all here rooting for you as well. We want you to suceed at what you put your mind to.
Keep up the fight, and know that you CAN do it.

 

[RosaJ]

Had you gone down to 0 nic? I've been vaping for a year and am now down to 6mg nic from 24mg at the beginning. I just ordered some 0mg juice and plan on weaning myself down to it for 100% of my vapes.

If stress triggers your brain to want to blow air out of your mouth, then keep your pv handy with 0mg nic juice in it. It certainly is better than taking antidepressants and definitely better than smoking cigarettes again. Or, change jobs... it sounds that it is affecting your peace of mind.

 

[Orobas]

There is no shame in weaning yourself down from cigarettes. i went a week or two and did both before i lost the craving for cigarettes altogether.

it's okay, you don't have to do it all at once.

 

[BWhare]

I was about to punch a hippo in the face.

If you came up with a description like that, you have half of the battle won. Don't worry about it. Keep a PV around so you have it if you need it and just roll with the punches. Quitting isn't easy and as long as you stay dedicated to your own aims, you'll do fine. One day at a time is easy. One week at a time, not so much.

Remind me to never dress like a hippo in your neighborhood....

 

[Dj tank]

I may slowly cut down nicotine strength but I'm in no hurry. I smoked 30 years...I've quit for 3 weeks...I'm in no hurry to upset the balance. I enjoy vaping way more than I ever enjoyed smoking.

 

[cabingal]

I have had a few backslides myself, but now I am down to 6mg with no intention to quit.

 

[ShayBabe15]

The last time I smoked a cigarette was December of 2011. This was the first one I have had since then. By "off of everything" I meant finally stopping vaping(cigarettes were already quit). When I first initially started to vape, I started out at 36mg/ml. I have now made it down to 6/12mg/ml.
I'm not beating myself up, it's more of me seeing it as a major set back in my success. I mean, a year and two months without cigarettes and I broke down and had one, after so long. It's not THAT bad, but bad enough. I just want to be without nicotine.
So, when the time comes(hopefully sooner than later), I will find the willpower to just step off.
I lack motivation.
Time to get a higher nicotine level for stressful days!

You guys are all so wonderful. Your words are greatly appreciated<3