Help, fallen off the wagon!

[Akasha1]

Hi everyone,

Ok, I started vaping 4 months ago and went from 35 analogues a day down to one a day for the first month while vaping. Then I stopped smoking completely for 3 months and was purely vaping and loving it. Then I had back to back dramas and being the stressball I am, I started smoking analogues again as well as vaping. Has anyone else had this happen?

I'm really disappointed in myself especially considering how much money I have spent on equipment and juice, not to mention the fact that I want to get my fitness level up. Any advice?

Cheers

Akasha

 

[hrlw817]

I wouldn't be too worried about it. It's ok to have slip ups, and alot of people have gone through it. Try not to beat yourself up over it, because if you do, that will add more stress and cause you to keep going back to analogs. Once your drama's are over, you can always try again.

 

[ShogaNinja]

It's easy. Just fall BACK on the wagon and get the dang things out of your life. Avoid stores where you can purchase them, don't hang out with smokers, EVADE at first until you get your bearings again.

Reassess your equipment, juice strength, flavors etc. and assure you are happy with what you got and what you are doing.
To relieve stress take time out every day for yourself, be it for meditation, playing video games, having a glass of wine or whatever moves you.

 

[BAY Rose]

Great advice from the previous posters!!!
Not sure what else I can add except maybe buy yourself a couple of NEW FLAVORS to get excited about. And maybe try a higher nic level for now. Carry your PV with you at all times and when you think about an analog then tell yourself you will vape for 10 minutes before lighting one. During that time period you may find you lost your craving for the cig. All my best wishes for your success!

 

[Akasha1]

Thanks guys, it's good to know others have been there. I kinda felt like a failure having picked up the analogues again, you know, that wonderful feeling you get after you have declared "I will NEVER smoke again" ..... And then you're back to a pack a day. Might up the nic level and try get back on track

 

[LongHaul]

Sometimes the smallest things make a world of difference. I have some DIY juice that hasn't been cuttin it lately and the same juice unflavored is what I have been needing that small difference in nic of not having any flavoring in it made all the difference in the world.



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[seniorGecko]

Me too, when I first started vaping I totally quit analogs for over 6 months. After a while, the routine of mixing juices, filling cartos, be sure to be prepared for the day became very time consuming and tedious. So I quit and went back to smoking. Just came back 6 months later to see what new products were out and found this new vivi nova tank. Ease of use and good flavor and so now I'm back to vaping and off analogs. We'll see how long it lasts. But I like Saw Tooth's suggestion of vaping for 10 mins before lighting one up.

 

[Herb396]

Easy to understand how it can happen. The vaping takes a little more work than just buying a pack of smokes. Plus I always knew what to expect with cigs, pretty much the same everytime, unless the store was out my brand. Where vaping seems to takes a bit more effort (and money) to find a sweet spot. But if ur mind is right, I know you can do it again. Keep at it!

 

[Klud83]

You sound like those life alerts commercials lol, in all seriousness ...dude !! Buy a Vmax , ecigs are boring especially the ones from gas stations.... Get into it, buy e-juices, buy ego twists, make it your religion!! .... 2 months since my last analog...my friends make fun of me while we play poker....
I see them and I think ... Poor .......s!

 

[Renolizzie]

What nic level are you vaping? It is possible that you might need just a bit more nic to get you through the rough times. Keep vaping and try to vape first and see if you still want a cig. You can get back on the wagon!!!!

 

[SuziesMom]

I happened to me a couple of times. Cigarettes are EASY, and vaping can be tricky. Cigarettes also contain whole tobacco alkaloids that do tend to help you when you're stressed.

What worked for me was getting a bottom feeder mod. It's easier than smoking because you just deal with it once a day to switch the battery, and you're set.

They also make juice with whole tobacco alkaloids that might help. Just have fun with it. Every cigarette you avoid is a victory. Don't beat yourself up over a relapse. It happens to a lot of people. You'll quit again. Good luck!!!

 

[TxTunesLady]

Just remember when your about to lite up, say to yourself, UG it SMELLS SO BAD, My cloths are going to stink, what will others think? At least that has stopped me, as well as, I know it tastes horrible. I used to LOVE analogues now..when I see that one in my old tray, i look at it and say to myself, you taste HORRIBLE!

 

[tnt56]

It's easy to fall off the wagon. This is only my 12th day vaping. I spent way more money than I had wanted to. I haven't gotton off the analogs as of yet but I do notice that a carton lasts a lot longer than it use to. I was going through 2 cartons a week and sometimes more. I tried all the stuff to quit. (I have COPD so my lungs are pretty much shot.) So far vaping has gotten me farther than any other method I've tried. Don't stress about it. What I'm doing now is if I want an analog I smoke it. If I'm just bored I grab my pv and sit back and enjoy the flavors. You'll get back on track. I still believe the people in this forum have been more support to me than anyone else including my own family.

 

[alffalvo]

It can happen to anyone now all you can do is regroup and start vaping again and before you know it you will b back ON THE WAGON good luck my friend and happy vaping

 

[hrlw817]

Thanks guys, it's good to know others have been there. I kinda felt like a failure having picked up the analogues again, you know, that wonderful feeling you get after you have declared "I will NEVER smoke again" ..... And then you're back to a pack a day. Might up the nic level and try get back on track

Someone told me once, "you're never a failure until you quit trying". Don't ever feel like a failure by slipping up and going back to analogs. There is always tomorrow. Or the next day, or the day after that, etc.

 

[klynnn]

I am at almost 10 mos now and I tried to smoke a cig the other day-couldn't do it . too nasty never thought I would ever be able to say that. AMEN

 

[hrlw817]

I am at almost 10 mos now and I tried to smoke a cig the other day-couldn't do it . too nasty never thought I would ever be able to say that. AMEN

See? Now each time you want the analog, just remind yourself how nasty those things are. Then just reach for your e-cig.

 

[klynnn]

I didn't really want an analogue I just wanted to see if after all this time I was missing anything. I started doing this throughout my vaping journey tried one at 2mos 3mos etc. They have progressively gotten worse. How did I ever smoke 2 packs+ of these suckers a day I will never know.

 

[Turtlesnatch]

Keep some juices on hand with varying level of nic. That way when you're feel like having a real one, you can just throw a little more kick into your vape to help chill those cravings a little.

 

[j10nke]

I've done it twice now in the little over 2 months I've been vaping. I just look at how much I've smoked compared to how much I would have and consider it a win. Then I try harder not to do it again