I just don't get it.....

[maureengill]

So I've been vaping about two weeks now and for some reason this weekend i decided it would be a great idea to purchase a pack of Marlboro Menthols (I used to smoke marlboro lights). I smoked them over the weekend but still weirdly enough vaped too. Now it's monday again and I'm still not having a problem with vaping at work, matter of fact I don't think I touched my PV until almost noon. Even more...I should be mad at myself for smoking the whole pack of cigarettes or just for buying them....but I'm not...I just don't get it. Guess i better change my signature now....hmmph.

Maureen

 

[Silence]

We all know quitting analogs isnt the easiest thing in the world... and dont try to beat yourself up for "cheating" just hang in there and keep at it. as always you will have our support.

 

[WonderfulMe]

I cut my analog intake in half when I got my 510, but that was it. I couldn't give up that half a pack or so, even though I had no problem not smoking when I was on campus (non smoking) or in the car with my daughter all day. When I got my xhaler and started vaping at 5 volts, I couldn't smoke if I wanted to. Now i smoke one cigarette every night after my daughter goes to bed and that's it. The extra voltage made it easy to not smoke because i couldn't if I wanted too.

 

[maureengill]

Thanks for the support....
With me...if I had a pack...I would smoke them until they were gone...I definitely couldn't do one a day with a pack sitting around somewhere. Even more...i'm confused as to why i picked menthol....usually when i didn't buy by the carton (which was rare to never) i'd buy marlboro mediums or reds...why greens? I'm clueless on that one....

Maureen

 

[SmilingSlasher]

Maureen....
I kinda know what you are going thru. At first, I really didn't want to quit smoking, I wanted something to get me thru my public outtings ( seeing as I can't smoke anywhere in public anymore), but after about 3 weeks of Vaping I found that it just WORKED. That is really the only way to put it. I found a tobacco flavor that enjoy and when I want,like REALLY want a "smoke", I use the tobacco flavor. Most other times, I'm vaping on "exotic" flavors like Atomic Fireball or something. Vermont Vapor has a really good Blackberry, that I have fits for!!! Get something that gives a really banging throat hit.......that helps you feel more like you are "smoking" too.

@ WonderfulMe......
I also use 510, but mine is on a Homemade Flashlight Mod I done (Here!!). It is a 3.7v ( It uses a 14500 ) and vaping like a fog machine.........BUT, I am getting a 5v GLV this week, thanks to Jaybird + Great Lakes Vapor, and I would like your opinion on what to expect from a 5v unit.

 

[athlon14]

I would suggest trying higher nic juice,it happened to me too when I started and was using 11mg juice.18mg is my sweet spot and 2 days later cigs went bye bye for good
Good luck!!

 

[evertroy]

I find myself only craving an anolog when im around others who are smoking them. When im by myself or nobody has them I dont even think about anologs.... just the vape! Outta sight outta mind kind of thing.

 

[Jeff989]

i feel your pain.. its been day 2 almost day 3 of no cigarettes.. its getting more and more tough as the hours fly by... im running low on liquid so i cant vape as much as i want to.. i have almost broke down and bought a cigarette off of one of my friends...
but i stopped myself and just walked away... my cravings for a analog are less then they usually are, but they are still very demanding...

It also doesnt help being in college where people smoke everywhere and you ALWAYS catch wiffs of cigarette smoke.. i know they will taste disgusting to me but i still want one unfortunately.. im vaping 24mg liquid... i am thinking about upping it to 36mg possibly.. at least mix it with 24 to get somewhere around 30mg...

GOOD LUCK TO YOU! just give it time... at least youve made an improvement from before and your on your way!

 

[DarKm4773r]

Off of the record, just take a look at the comparison between the success rates of quitting smoking between FDA regulated devices and e-cigs. You're in good hands with the e-cig, so don't give up. This community has been really helpful and supportive. My Dragon atties went out on me within 4 days of getting it and I've been chewing(Gross, I know...) until I send mine back and get a new kit. I've had some cigs, but I want to gag with every drag. Good luck to you!

 

[fishhd]

Stick with it my first 2weeks were hard, on day 14 I think I did the Homer strangle around my 14yr old son's neck8-o and that got me through till the 30 day mark, then it was clear sailing.

 

[butchrobotpope]

I totally know what you mean about having a pack lying around. I've got most of a pack of analogs left and it kind of drives me nuts. I finally gave myself permission to have one, if I really wanted and that seemed to release some stress.

I try to remember that it's ok to stumble around a bit. I'm still getting where I wanna go.

 

[SmilingSlasher]

Stick with it my first 2weeks were hard, on day 14 I think I did the Homer strangle around my 14yr old son's neck8-o and that got me through till the 30 day mark, then it was clear sailing.

Give me one of your cigarettes, you little punk!!!!!!

 

[jghunter1]

Well, I was smoke free until about an hour ago. But today has been a really "terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day" so I cracked open one of the unused packs that I had locked up in the gun safe. Took a few drags off one=NASTY tasted bad. Plus the hubby came out and asked what the HELL I was doing. Put it out. Threw the rest of the pack in the trash. Paced some more. (Seriously stressed right now). Pulled discarded pack out of trash (God, I'm seriously pathetic) lit up another cig....Still tastes like crap. Put it out after 3 drags. Dang, I don't know how to deal with stress anymore. Apparently I don't like the cigs anymore but my 510 isn't "soothing" like smoking used to be. AAaaaarrrrgghhhhhhh!!!!!!!!

 

[Jeff989]

i feel your pain lol.. one of my friends left a cigarette on my desk last night.. woke up this morning (day 3) and seen it and instantly started thinking of when i should smoke it... this is the farthest ive ever gotten with smoking... i wish it was a nasty-er cigarette... it was a marlb. ultra-light it did make my hands smell awful but i couldnt taste it very well.... hopefully after i get out of this atmosphere for a month ill be off em for good!

 

[fishhd]

Give me one of your cigarettes, you little punk!!!!!!

LMAO, Want to scare your kid straight? Quit Smoking

 

[BohNeR]

If you're still tempted to smoke... I would suggest upping your nic dose. I used to vape 24mg and was still tempted to smoke, now I vape 36mg and I don't even think about it.

Hope this helps