Thanks everyone, I'm doing it!! I'm staying strong and yes the e-juice does help. I just got a new shipment in and I have to admit I felt like a junkie when the postman arrived. I lined them all up and just started sniffing and then when I read I had to wait 4-6 days for them to seep I just about cried. Then I said oh well and tried them anyway. So yes that has helped a lot. I will need to get a bigger nic level for the mornings. That is the worse I've noticed. So I will have to order some.
Help! Who had a hard time first quiting
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Hi and welcome,please don't feel bad I had a hard time too.Just keep trying it will grab hold eventually
buddy i am on day 4 and was thinking 'this janty thing doesnt work...i didnt get my buzz first puff in the morning' but i have stuck to it....i reckon the benefits will far outweigh the pain....as they say, baby steps first and don't beat yourself up if you go back to the occasional stinky...
im scared ....less this weekend because i have a big party to go to and just know that amongst other things being smoked there will be cigs, so im gonna make sure i take both fully loaded carts with me....
the physical bit is easy, its the psych bit which is hard...we are changing our nicotine delivery service and that is like changing girlfriends (or boyfriends, whatever takes yer fancy)...it takes time...
so...i wish you luck...as long as you wish me luck
im scared ....less this weekend because i have a big party to go to and just know that amongst other things being smoked there will be cigs, so im gonna make sure i take both fully loaded carts with me....
the physical bit is easy, its the psych bit which is hard...we are changing our nicotine delivery service and that is like changing girlfriends (or boyfriends, whatever takes yer fancy)...it takes time...
so...i wish you luck...as long as you wish me luck
I know when I switched from Taylor Mades/ReadyRolls to RYO it took me 3 years to completely get off the Ready Rolls.
In a few days Ill be changing from RYO to a different way to keep a smoking habit.
I am hoping since I got off the ready rolls 20 years ago that the transition to no tobacco will be much easier as Im not used to alll the extra stuff the Ready Rolls have in them.
I tested with some disposables and I do know I can.
I also know it will take a bit to completely transition off the tobacco.
It is the act of smoking that I am unwilling to quit.
In a few days Ill be changing from RYO to a different way to keep a smoking habit.
I am hoping since I got off the ready rolls 20 years ago that the transition to no tobacco will be much easier as Im not used to alll the extra stuff the Ready Rolls have in them.
I tested with some disposables and I do know I can.
I also know it will take a bit to completely transition off the tobacco.
It is the act of smoking that I am unwilling to quit.
When you enjoy vaping more than smoking, the rest comes natural.
Then you just have to be on guard for the sudden strong (irrational) craving and vape it to death!
Enjoy!
I'm just coming from a place of changing my habit.
And I can do that, It has never realy been the tobacco I missed when I tried years ago, it was the act of pulling out tobacco, rolling it and lighting hit and smoking.
The chemical dependency is really out of the body in a few days. For me it is the long 49 year habit and an aceptable way to take a break at work every hour or so.
I know it is called vaping by most here, but for me I will still be smoking.
Gotta keep the name or the whole habit becomes something else and Im not ready to be renamed.
And I can do that, It has never realy been the tobacco I missed when I tried years ago, it was the act of pulling out tobacco, rolling it and lighting hit and smoking.
The chemical dependency is really out of the body in a few days. For me it is the long 49 year habit and an aceptable way to take a break at work every hour or so.
I know it is called vaping by most here, but for me I will still be smoking.
Gotta keep the name or the whole habit becomes something else and Im not ready to be renamed.
I think the level of ease in making the switch to vaping is not as dependent on willpower as it is a matter of finding what you LOVE. I got lucky in that the first hardware I tried turned out to be my favorite. It didn't stop me from trying others out of curiosity, so I can totally see how the different experience can make or break this. There is a hard trail of information to navigate when choosing vaping equipment and juices-not to mention the cost of trial and error. If I had tried a disposable first or didn't have a flavor I REALLY enjoyed I wouldn't have made it through the first day, much less the long run.
It is not a failure unless you stop getting up after a fall.
If you can afford it....maybe try something else. Watch some video reviews of other equipment so you can get a better picture of what to expect from each. What you want it to look like, how much vapor you get, how involved the process is of getting ready to vape it, how long the batteries last, portability, etc are all big factors that contribute to whether this is a miserable experience or a pleasant one. Talk to some veterans here about exactly what you want and what you don't like about what you're using and get some recommendations.
Most importantly, just hang in there! Don't put alot of pressure on yourself to be perfect. Quitting smoking is hard, period.
It is not a failure unless you stop getting up after a fall.
If you can afford it....maybe try something else. Watch some video reviews of other equipment so you can get a better picture of what to expect from each. What you want it to look like, how much vapor you get, how involved the process is of getting ready to vape it, how long the batteries last, portability, etc are all big factors that contribute to whether this is a miserable experience or a pleasant one. Talk to some veterans here about exactly what you want and what you don't like about what you're using and get some recommendations.
Most importantly, just hang in there! Don't put alot of pressure on yourself to be perfect. Quitting smoking is hard, period.
When my nephews mother tried to quit after 40 years, she said it was easier when she got off h... than it was to quit smoking tobacco.
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I vaped and smoked for about 6 weeks until I found out that I really hated cigarettes and loved vaping! Oh I got some really strong strong urges to just get a ciggie and light up but I argued with myself and "said no you hate cigarettes, you really want to vape" LOL Then I made sure I treated myself to better juices and any vape thing I wanted so I was sure I had back ups for back ups and always had a vape PV handy and it worked. But it takes time and everyone is a bit different. Don't feel bad, just go fwd and vape on 
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LOL Then I made sure I treated myself to better juices and any vape thing I wanted so I was sure I had back ups for back ups and always had a vape PV handy and it worked. But it takes time and everyone is a bit different. Don't feel bad, just go fwd and vape on bnrkGo at your own pace, everyone is different in how quickly they can give up the analogs. I was very determined to quit when I first started vaping. I still had an analog occasionally in the first couple of weeks. After that I told myself no more. I stuck to it but had this weird feeling for about 3 weeks and constantly had the urge to smoke. It felt like something was missing. Once I got past those 3 weeks I started feeling great, breathing better and had a lot more energy. It's been 6 months since then and now if I try to have an analog I just can't. What your feeling is absolutely normal and you'll get through it at your own pace. Best of luck to you and know there is a huge support group here that will help with any questions you have along the way. 
I guess I have been lucky as I quit analogs completely the day my 1st kit arrived. What worked for me was not changing my routine at all. I still go outside with the fellas for smoke breaks and have not changed anything in my daily routine - except vaping instead of smoking. As I had done a bit of research, I stated with 36mg nicotine juices and I'm generally using 24mg now as I've started my 3rd week smoke free. I spend more time vaping than I did smoking but that's OK with me. I also carry spare batteries, cartos, and have liquid stashed in the office and the car so I'll never be "out". Knowing that I have a nicotine source 100% available at all times removed my fear of not having cigarettes around.
BTW, I smoked up to 2 PAD for 35 years so I was not a casual smoker. I'm around folks that smoke all day and I chuckle at how terrible a burning cigarette smells to me now - this keeps me focused for sure. Finding flavors you really enjoy seems to be the most important aspect to me right now...
BTW, I smoked up to 2 PAD for 35 years so I was not a casual smoker. I'm around folks that smoke all day and I chuckle at how terrible a burning cigarette smells to me now - this keeps me focused for sure. Finding flavors you really enjoy seems to be the most important aspect to me right now...
1.5 packs per day for 35 years.
I quit smoking several times beginning the 90's. I quit completely and cold turkey for a month several times only to return to smoking again. The last time was in the fall of 2010.
Then, I tried vaping. It took me several months of smoking and vaping together before I could switch entirely to vaping. This was a gradual process beginning in November of last year. Those first couple of cigarettes in the morning were the hardest to quit. Sometimes I'd go days without a cigarette.
Still, the first three days of vaping alone were a rough go. I've been off cigarettes entirely for 12 days now. Not a one. Doesn't sound like a lot, but I have no cigarettes in my possession now and I don't plan to buy any more, ever.
I still vape in the garage or outdoors. Keeping the old routines or rituals are useful for me.
I quit smoking several times beginning the 90's. I quit completely and cold turkey for a month several times only to return to smoking again. The last time was in the fall of 2010.
Then, I tried vaping. It took me several months of smoking and vaping together before I could switch entirely to vaping. This was a gradual process beginning in November of last year. Those first couple of cigarettes in the morning were the hardest to quit. Sometimes I'd go days without a cigarette.
Still, the first three days of vaping alone were a rough go. I've been off cigarettes entirely for 12 days now. Not a one. Doesn't sound like a lot, but I have no cigarettes in my possession now and I don't plan to buy any more, ever.
I still vape in the garage or outdoors. Keeping the old routines or rituals are useful for me.
About a year ago I tried quitting with ecigs for the first time. I got myself an xhaler and really enjoyed it. Then I dropped it and a cartomizer broke off in it which I couldn't get out of the mod's threads. I wound up going back to analogs because I couldn't deal with the cravings.
I'm now giving ecigs another try after a year on analogs. I bought a Vmod XL, a bunch of different cartomizers, atomizers, hybrids and a big selection of juices. I'm also fixing the xhaler to keep as a backup.
I'm determined to quit. And I think finding the right system that works for you and the right juices is a big part of it. I'm also keeping a replacement mod on hand so I don't have to go back to analogs. If you're having that hard of a time maybe you don't have the right setup. Try different juices. Try different atomizers. Try everything. Your life depends on it.
I'm now giving ecigs another try after a year on analogs. I bought a Vmod XL, a bunch of different cartomizers, atomizers, hybrids and a big selection of juices. I'm also fixing the xhaler to keep as a backup.
I'm determined to quit. And I think finding the right system that works for you and the right juices is a big part of it. I'm also keeping a replacement mod on hand so I don't have to go back to analogs. If you're having that hard of a time maybe you don't have the right setup. Try different juices. Try different atomizers. Try everything. Your life depends on it.
I had a hard time at first. I've only been vaping for about a month and still a few times a day get cravings for a real smoke but am able to control them. It's getting easier every day. Just stick with it and soon you will start to forget about it and move on.
It's a process for sure but remember its worth it.
It's a process for sure but remember its worth it.
I can second this. I started at 18mg and it wasnt cutting it so I moved up to 24 and that did the trick. You might just have to adjust.
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