I just got my first ecig and am using the lowest nicotine (8mg), but I feel that I am constantly vaping. My goal is to get off nicotine completely, but I'm worried that I could be going the wrong way. It is so easy to have 1 or 2 drags regularly that I cannot judge if I am actually "smoking" more than before. Any guidance?
How do you know you are smoking less?
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I wouldn't worry about it -- you're only getting about 1/10th the nicotine of a cigarette when you vape (from reports I've read, although some of them conflict, but it feels about right), plus, the nicotine hits you way slower than with a cigarette, so these vapes aren't really for giving you a quick buzz that wears off fast -- they're more for getting your nicotine level up to a point where you don't crave cigarettes -- and uhh, one other thing -- tasting frickin awesome and still letting you get your oral fix and blow smoke rings and whatnot
as for me, I'm not really the least bit concerned about how often I pick my ecig up and puff -- I do it literally whenever I think about it -- whereas when I was smoking tobacco I had to constantly keep myself from smoking as often as I felt like because I knew how bad it was for me
not saying that if you vape like a chimney that it isn't 'bad' for you, but it's all relative -- you could probably never put it down and it'd still be way less bad for you than analogs -- just what I think though -- no science to back it up
as for me, I'm not really the least bit concerned about how often I pick my ecig up and puff -- I do it literally whenever I think about it -- whereas when I was smoking tobacco I had to constantly keep myself from smoking as often as I felt like because I knew how bad it was for me
not saying that if you vape like a chimney that it isn't 'bad' for you, but it's all relative -- you could probably never put it down and it'd still be way less bad for you than analogs -- just what I think though -- no science to back it up
You really can't compare the mg in vaping and an analog. Totally different things and the amount of nic your body absorbs by vaping is less than smoking. Plus if you haven't been off analogs for a very long time makes it even more difficult because your body is getting use to not taking in the 100s of chemicals found in cigs.
If you feel your vaping to much then up the nic content of the juice. Once you find the level that works for you then you can worry about cutting back if you want but the main thing is finding that sweet spot that will keep you off analogs, doesn't matter if it's 36mg.
Up until August I had smoked for over 20 years but I would consider it light as I went through about 3 packs a week. I'm now vaping 24mg, staying between 18 and 24 seems to work for me. I tried going lower but found I was vaping more. Everyones different and there's no way to say what level will work for you just try different amounts until you find it.
If you feel your vaping to much then up the nic content of the juice. Once you find the level that works for you then you can worry about cutting back if you want but the main thing is finding that sweet spot that will keep you off analogs, doesn't matter if it's 36mg.
Up until August I had smoked for over 20 years but I would consider it light as I went through about 3 packs a week. I'm now vaping 24mg, staying between 18 and 24 seems to work for me. I tried going lower but found I was vaping more. Everyones different and there's no way to say what level will work for you just try different amounts until you find it.
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I think your concerns of vaping too much are the least of your worries right now. Have you quit smoking? If so- it's very normal for people to vape more than they smoked. There are quite a few reasons for this. One being that you are probably getting LESS nicotine than you were when you smoked. You may be subconsciously compensating for the lack of nicotine. Try getting a higher strength liquid such as 12mg - 24mg. I vaped sooo much less when I started using 24mg and then when I went up to 36mg (in order to quit cigarettes for good) I was only taking about one drag per hour. Another reason could be that you are really enjoying the flavors. Vaping is definitely a pleasure habit. Lastly, Since you are new- you could also just have the "new vaper fever" as I call it. This is when vaping is new and exciting to the user and you go crazy vaping a lot and trying new flavors etc. All of my friends on here have gone through the same thing. From personal experience and watching others from the beginning, this goes away. You will vape less and less once the "shiny new toy" effect wears off. So, don't worry about it. It's all good 
Understand your concern about vaping "too much" right now, but honestly if your goal is to become nic free in the future right now your focus should be on completely removing cigarettes and ALL their additives beyond nic from your system. That doesn't happen over night even if it does feel as if you have in your first few days. In the very beginning of vaping it only matters that you find the correct nic amount in vaping to get over smoking and maintain that smoke free status for some weeks or even months. AFTER that has happened THEN you can concentrate on reducing whatever nic level and/or amount of vaping you are doing down a little bit at a time to hopefully reach your goal of getting off nic.
Some people find they need to up the mg level of nic they vape in the beiginning to reduce the amount of vaping that they are doing. Later they find they can then start to reduce that mg level down lower. Many of us vape more than one level of mg during a day depending upon our needs. Get some 12mg and see how you do vaping less often. Trial and error is your best friend right now. Do yourself a favor and don't rush to become nic free. A slower pace of tryng to get there may likely mean a more likely positive outcome for you in the end. Good Luck!
Some people find they need to up the mg level of nic they vape in the beiginning to reduce the amount of vaping that they are doing. Later they find they can then start to reduce that mg level down lower. Many of us vape more than one level of mg during a day depending upon our needs. Get some 12mg and see how you do vaping less often. Trial and error is your best friend right now. Do yourself a favor and don't rush to become nic free. A slower pace of tryng to get there may likely mean a more likely positive outcome for you in the end. Good Luck!
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