Made it 24 hours and then...

[FireHorse]

I made it through a full 24 hours without an analog but then I got word today that a dear, sweet 30 year old cousin passed away this morning after a long battle with multiple health issues. I needed something stronger than a PV, even though I knew the analog was going to be nasty as all get out. Yeah, I was right, it was nasty, but it did help to take the edge off. I'm not beating myself up over having a cig, sometimes it's needed and I know I will be analog free again soon! Back to square one!

 

[Automaton]

Hey, it happens. Do what you need to in grief. And I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Heal well, and don't pressure yourself.

I had a similar experience when my cat got deathly ill and I had no way to get her immediate attention. I had to basically nurse and dote on her for a day and a half before I could get her to a vet. I was so afraid she was going to die, and I had all kinds of guilt over it. It was early in my vaping life and yeah, I broke down and had a cig.

You just do what you need to, and get back on the horse. Your e-cig will always be there, and you can go back to it whenever you want.

 

[beachbaby]

I'm so sorry for your loss. As for the analog, don't beat yourself up. We've all been there. Don't dwell on the one (ones) you do smoke, be proud of the ones you haven't smoked.

 

[Para]

Get yourself some 36mg juice for just such occasions. I keep 100%VG handy and when something more is called for, I grab a bottle. Smooth, slightly sweet, and massive amount of vapor. It's what got me off analogs.

 

[MrWilson]

Just got through my first 36 hours without an analog. I can empathize with your loss, but the 36 mg juice seems like a great idea...
Also, I'd like to thank MistressNomad and her videos. They had the info I needed to wade through all the options. I ordered a 510 kit from Cignot and have not picked up a Camel since. 20 years and I never thought I could just put them down.

 

[FireHorse]

Thank you all for your kind words, I greatly appreciate it. I do have 36mg but it's just not the same as smoking an analog when the stress hits, especially when your only PV has absolutely no TH. It wasn't the extra nic that I needed, it was the TH that was missing.

 

[saralee]

Try finding something else to do with your hands/mouth to deflect the need to vape, that is if you want to, I do not mind vaping all the time.

 

[kpax]

Sorry for your loss. I have only lit one regular cig in 5 days due to batteries not being charged. Same reaction as you: Tasted Nasty. That is a sign that I am never going back though.

 

[Automaton]

MrWilson - That's touching. Thank you.

FireHorse - It's ok. Do what you need to.

In the future, try vaping 100% PG juices for more throat hit. I also find cartomizers give more throat hit than atties. If you haven't tried them, perhaps try that. If you have the 510, they do make 510 cartos.

 

[FireHorse]

I have an automatic mini (the kind that looks like a real cig) and I'm not impressed with it in the least bit other than it has helped me cut WAY down on the analogs. Just biding my time until the end of the month when I can order an eGo and some better juice than what I have. I probably could have made it through today without an analog but the news of my cousin's death was a bit much for me to handle.

I'm cutting myself a lot of slack for not being completely analog free yet due to the bad choice I made for my first PV. However, when I get my eGo, I'm sure that will get me off the analogs for good!

 

[classwife]

A loss is heartbreaking, so sorry.......

 

[jamestory]

thats hard man, condolences.