I can JUUL for a month and quit cold turkey

[nicotineisbomb]

No problems with quitting very high nicotine content (5%) from the juul device for a month straight everyday going through half a pod per day. However, I can't seem to go a day without a cigarette, can anyone please help me explain why this is? I'm currently just smoking cigarettes because the juul was pointless if I was smoking anyways, so I'm saving money. I'd rather just vape and stop smoking all together but I just can't seem to grasp that threshold yet...

 

[AzPlumber]

Vaping is not a magic bullet, it requires a bit of effort. Some take to it right away and some dual use for a bit and soon find they no longer crave the nasty taste of a smoke. If you are smoking less while vaping that's a win even it it costs a bit more initially. A few extra dollars while breaking the habit is an investment in your health.

 

[Letitia]

Don't rush the process. The more you stress over a smoke or two the more you want to smoke.

 

[listopencil]

Sounds like you need to find a cheaper vaping alternative. If you can manage to make vaping cheaper and more convenient than smoking I think you'd have some success. Making it cheaper should be relatively easy. You might have to play mind games with yourself to make it more convenient.

 

[bobwho77]

I'd suggest moving away from the JUUL, and investing in a decent setup.
(I'd look at the iStick Pico, and an Aspire Nautilus)
I'd also suggest NOT trying to cold turkey.
Start with a nicotine strength that satisfies your cravings and stay there for a while.
Once you're steady, you can start to taper off the nicotine, if that's your goal.

 

[bombastinator]

The juul is not super well regarded for exactly the reasons you described. It’s sole advantage is size. Get a decent beginner setup such as an ijoy pico 25 and vape that for awhile (longer than a month) and see where you’re at.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

Yes, get the Pico and Nautilus. Go with a 6-12mg Nic and just vape when your body tells you. Just get used to that for a while. Keep it out of your line of sight though. Take 3-4 draws and set it aside.

Nicotine is very, very addictive. Don't fight quitting nicotine AND smoking at the same time.

 

[bombastinator]

Yes, get the Pico and Nautilus. Go with a 6-12mg Nic and just vape when your body tells you. Just get used to that for a while. Keep it out of your line of sight though. Take 3-4 draws and set it aside.

Nicotine is very, very addictive. Don't fight quitting nicotine AND smoking at the same time.

She was a juul user. I’m not sure 6mg will cut it. I’m thinking 12-18 more likely. What it will take is what it will take though. This kind of thing is hard to predict

 

[Frenchfry1942]

I really don't know much about the new pod stuff. I started at 36mg and dropped to 24 in a day. My urge to get a Nic fix was near non-existent. I took a step down about once a month or two. I still use vaping as my excuse to sit and relax.

Yes, 6-12 is kinda low, unless you are taking a lot of lung hits. I am a tootle-puffer as some call it. Being a juice chef is more my interest these days than vaping hardware.

It's a great hobby. Cigs were so boring...

 

[Joru'us C'baoth]

6-12mg in a regular juice is vastly different from 25 or 50mg in Nic salts. Nice salts are far smoother, but absorbed differently.
For me I went with a regular vape, as I find the juul to be less than satisfactory. I like a big lustful of vape, just like I liked a long draw on a cig. All about those clouds. The flavor is just an added bonus... a wonderful one that has been helping me kick my candy and baked goods addiction as well, FTW.

 

[listopencil]

The juul is not super well regarded for exactly the reasons you described. It’s sole advantage is size. Get a decent beginner setup such as an ijoy pico 25 and vape that for awhile (longer than a month) and see where you’re at.

I just saw a device recently that looked similar to a Juul but was cheaper (I think) and had refillable "pods" (not what they were called). It looked like it was pretty convenient but the battery was pretty weak, and I was not impressed with the apparent build quality just going by the video. I'll see if I can find the review again.

 

[listopencil]

Here it is. The reviewer here does refer to it as a "pod" system, my mistake. It's called a
Ovns Saber Starter Vape Kit. Here's the video:

 

[bombastinator]

I just saw a device recently that looked similar to a Juul but was cheaper (I think) and had refillable "pods" (not what they were called). It looked like it was pretty convenient but the battery was pretty weak, and I was not impressed with the apparent build quality just going by the video. I'll see if I can find the review again.

Sounds to me like a PEAS. The PEAS isn’t bad for what it is, which is a competitor for cigalikes. It’s convienient, has cheap pods you can actually refill and a full sized usb on the end. It doesn’t make any more vapor than an eroll though, so unless someone is looking for an alternative to cigalikes it is not what I would recommend.

UPDATE: ah the joy of the ninja post lol.
that saber has a lot more vapor than a PEAS. It might be a way to go.

 

[listopencil]

UPDATE: ah the joy of the ninja post lol.
that saber has a lot more vapor than a PEAS. It might be a way to go.

LOL, I was looking for the video while you were posting. I haven't heard of the PEAS.

 

[listopencil]

Man. That Ovns Saber Starter Vape Kit has a 400 mAh battery and it made me go "meh" when I watched the video again. At 400 mAh it sounds so weak to me. But...the Juul is 200 mAh? Is that right?

 

[ScottP]

JUUL is an acronym for Just Under Usable Levels.

 

[bombastinator]

LOL, I was looking for the video while you were posting. I haven't heard of the PEAS.

Here’s a peas video. The biggest point for the peas is cost. I’ve seen em for thirteen bucks

 

[Bonskibon]

Just want to suggest that perhaps it's not the nicotine that your craving, but the other crap they put in cigarettes. I had to vape and smoke at the same time before giving up the cigarettes, though I did smoke less and less. Give it time and find what works for you and stick with it.

 

[gpjoe]

Vaping is not a magic bullet, it requires a bit of effort. Some take to it right away and some dual use for a bit and soon find they no longer crave a the nasty taste of a smoke. If you are smoking less while vaping that's a win even it it costs a bit more initial. A few extra dollars while breaking the habit is an investment in your health.

This.

You still have to WANT to quit. We all say we want to quit (including me) - but it still takes effort and the desire to quit. So far, I have failed to quit completely which I attribute to a lack of determination on my part, not the fault of my vaping gear.

 

[r77r7r]

I started at 24mg and dropped it quickly when it became obvious that I had mostly a nervous habit thing. I allow myself to vape constantly. It's either that or bite my nails off or develop a tic. Like pestering people on a forum all day