I need some opinions

[r0oarimali0n]

Hiii, okay I was a pack in a half smoker for about 8 years, basic full flavor 100s. I havent had a real ciggerette in four months. Im sick of being told I vape too much. Im sick of my gf and family asking me why havent quit vaping already. They are all smokers too. Im sick of them telling me that im probably inhaling more nicotine. I vape maybe 4 Ml. Of 12mg a day and I dont see it as a problem. I would like some opinions from fellow vapors on how to mentally deal with these people. No one understands
Thanks

 

[wonner]

Oh boy. Smokers wanting to know why you haven't stop vaping?

I can think of several ways I might respond, but none would meet the forum etiquette rules.

 

[Dakota Jim]

Hey, Welcome

Sounds like because they are smokers they have finally got something they can harp on you about because they don't want to think there may be a healthier alternative

I went through this with my mother when I quit drinking, she would go out of her way to try and p!$$ me off and then say have a drink and calm down - she did this right up to the day she died from alcohol consumption.

Mentally, I would just tell myself that they are jealous that you found a healthier and less expensive way to get nicotine
If that doesn't work, ask them if they preferred you were dying from lung cancer and then get a t-shirt made that says "My family and friends would prefer for me to die from smoking than to vape" and then always wear it when you are out in public with them and make sure you introduce them to every one who looks at your t-shirt.

my 2 cents

edit
PS - 4ml?? you vape too much??? OMG!!! I go through 200+ml per month (about 6.66ml per day - the devil makes me do it)

 

[NoMoAnalog]

They look at you funny because you are "unconventional"

Just smoke cigarettes, they say.

But when they (hopefully) understand that you are getting nicotine fix (no withdrawals) without the smoke, tar, carbon monoxide, arsenic, stink and un-godly amounts of money....basically getting all the goods without killing yourself,

They might turnaround.

Clue them in...tell them it comes in any flavor one could want....blueberry, banana, coffee,...tobacco flavor?

and strut your stink-free self around!

stay strong!

 

[Traver]

At 12 mg you are getting half or less nicotine than you would from a cigarette.

 

[SweedishFish]

heh, I can sort of relate. I quit smoking and started vaping about 6 months ago. my mom always asks me now when i'm gonna quit vaping.

 

[Kulea]

I vape.
I do not plan on quitting.
I quit smoking for my health. I vape for the health of others.
Me without nicotine is not pretty.

I see no reason to quit.
And the double standard? It's common!
It's like my overweight family telling me to lose weight.
Or my lazy boss telling me to do more work.

Meh.
*hits mod* Ahhhh yeah.

Gotta love the double standards.

Vape on my friend!

 

[ian-field]

I vape.
I do not plan on quitting.
I quit smoking for my health. I vape for the health of others.
Me without nicotine is not pretty.

I see no reason to quit.
And the double standard? It's common!
It's like my overweight family telling me to lose weight.
Or my lazy boss telling me to do more work.

Meh.
*hits mod* Ahhhh yeah.

Gotta love the double standards.

Vape on my friend!

In the UK; The Tory gov't want it banned or bankrupted because they miss the income from tobacco duty.

 

[NoMoAnalog]

I quit smoking for my health. I vape for the health of others.
Me without nicotine is not pretty.

That about hits the nail on the head. LOL

 

[Amraann]

I would just ask them when are they going to quit smoking?

I have no plan on quitting vaping. I do not have people harping on me to quit. But most people in my life know not to tell me what to do.
Stand up for yourself.
They are just being negative because you had the will power to kick the analogs and they do not.

 

[Kulea]

They are just being negative because you had the will power to kick the analogs and they do not.

I think this is probably what's going on... you got it!

 

[Baditude]

THEM:

"You're vaping too much! You're probably inhaling more nicotine than you would if you were still smoking. When are you going to quit vaping?"


YOU:

"I switched from smoking to vaping because the information I've read says that I'm avoiding all the cancer-causing chemicals that are in cigarette smoke."

"Show me evidence that I'm using more nicotine in vapor than I would be still smoking."

"My plan was to never stop vaping in the first place; I'm addicted to nicotine just as you are, but my method is safer than smoking."

If you need scientific studies to back up your claim: CASAA - The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association

 

[EddardinWinter]

Hiii, okay I was a pack in a half smoker for about 8 years, basic full flavor 100s. I havent had a real ciggerette in four months. Im sick of being told I vape too much. Im sick of my gf and family asking me why havent quit vaping already. They are all smokers too. Im sick of them telling me that im probably inhaling more nicotine. I vape maybe 4 Ml. Of 12mg a day and I dont see it as a problem. I would like some opinions from fellow vapors on how to mentally deal with these people. No one understands
Thanks

Three simple steps, my friend...

Get rid of your GF.
Cut off your family.
Find a new, hotter GF who vapes. It is getting pretty easy to find them!

 

[SkinyFatMan]

My family did the same thing for a while, but they slowed down and finally stopped. Just make sure that they know that bugs you, and tell them to "Quitit"! Until they at least do something healthier or actually quit, they have no place trying to put you down.

As for your GF, she should be on your side.... If she's doing the same thing, then do what EddardinWinter said above:

1. Get rid of your GF.
2. Find a new, hotter GF who vapes. It is getting pretty easy to find them!

 

[Brian Lindbeck]

I smoked like a chimney for my entire marine corps career (10 years). And I never wanted to quit and I had no good reason to eather, as I was in perfect health.

The love of my life wanted to start a family with a baby and now we both vape exclusively.

For me it's a boredom release and building coils and what not gives me the tinkering I need.

I don't plan, nor do I really want to quit but I have gradually weened my nicotine down, and now I am a much more pleasant person when I don't get it.


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[r0oarimali0n]

You guys are awesome hahaha EVERYBODY THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT.

I LOVE THE T SHIRT IDEA