It's about being held accountable. I plan to never touch a cig again and to help with that I have told every friend, family member etc that I can because if I go back to cigs I will have to bear the agony of defeat in front of all of them. I will fell terrible if I let myself down or all of the people that are rooting for me. I think this is a vital thing to do when you switch from cigs to vaping. On day 5 I think and last night was a mother for some reason. It had been pretty smooth but for whatever reason I had terrible cravings last night and vaped myself dizzy. I could have cracked but I didnt because i knew I would have to feel shame after bragging my rear end off about quitting. I made it through the craving and I will continue to make it.
Make sure you tell everyone you know that you quit smoking ! Make sure you have people to hold you accountable.
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Congrats. on 4. Hope each day gets a little better for you. I am watching you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wow, hardcore.
I switched by accident. Just realized one day that I had forgotten to smoke the day before and haven't had a craving since. Just vaped when I could and smoked when I had to and ended up vaping without smoking. Easy Peasy, no pressure, cravings, or stress.
Note that I did not quit. I had quit many times before and always felt the draw to smoking. I don't feel any draw to smoking anymore, so I call it switching.
If your method works for you, then keep at it. Whatever keeps you from burning more tobacco is cool with me.
I switched by accident. Just realized one day that I had forgotten to smoke the day before and haven't had a craving since. Just vaped when I could and smoked when I had to and ended up vaping without smoking. Easy Peasy, no pressure, cravings, or stress.
Note that I did not quit. I had quit many times before and always felt the draw to smoking. I don't feel any draw to smoking anymore, so I call it switching.
If your method works for you, then keep at it. Whatever keeps you from burning more tobacco is cool with me.
It's day 4 really. Also hear people say day 3 is the real mother when you stop. I admit, I have not been vaping enough. I am forcing my nicotine levels down and I could vape more but I am determined to not only never smoke again but to learn a strong sense of self control by telling that screaming child inside of me to .... ! I will get used to the lower nic soon. At .18 now. I have some .24 but I dont want to get dizzy. I think my addition is more hand to mouth than nicotine.
Seems like you're on a good path. I think everyone has to find what works and really be ready to quit. I'm nearly a month in and the first few days were the hardest, partially because I only had two crappy minis and at times got stuck with two nearly dead batteries. I vaped the hell out of them whenever the thought that I really wanted a cigarette came across my mind.
The real turning point for me was when my sense of smell began to return which was probably about a week in. The sense of smell has very strong ties to memory and emotion. For me it was the morning I walked outside and could smell the faint odor of autumn decay, and realized I couldn't remember the last time I had smelled that familiar smell.
I recently tasted a liquid that smelled just like opening a fresh pack of cigarettes, and then I thought real hard and realized I had stopped smelling that fresh tobacco smell years ago. And now whenever I'm around a smoker I can't stand the smell that lingers with them, and am happy I don't smell like that anymore.
I haven't been very public as you're suggesting, mostly because other than my wife, daughter and father I don't see a whole lot of friends or family an a regular basis. I also want to be ready to make a good recommendation to help people start once I do start to see some of my smoking friends to help them out as well.
The real turning point for me was when my sense of smell began to return which was probably about a week in. The sense of smell has very strong ties to memory and emotion. For me it was the morning I walked outside and could smell the faint odor of autumn decay, and realized I couldn't remember the last time I had smelled that familiar smell.
I recently tasted a liquid that smelled just like opening a fresh pack of cigarettes, and then I thought real hard and realized I had stopped smelling that fresh tobacco smell years ago. And now whenever I'm around a smoker I can't stand the smell that lingers with them, and am happy I don't smell like that anymore.
I haven't been very public as you're suggesting, mostly because other than my wife, daughter and father I don't see a whole lot of friends or family an a regular basis. I also want to be ready to make a good recommendation to help people start once I do start to see some of my smoking friends to help them out as well.
I decided to be kind to myself and not quit but use vapeing as a lifestyle change with a cig if i ever wanted one. That lasted a few months then one day i accidently gave up the sticks. People ask me if ive given up smoking and i say no I just vape now. Im leaving myself open for the choice if I ever want a smoke and I dont want people to make me feel a failure if i they see me smoking. That said I doubt I will.
Whatever works for you is the right choice so good luck and if times get hard dont freak out just have a smoke and go back to vapeing.
Whatever works for you is the right choice so good luck and if times get hard dont freak out just have a smoke and go back to vapeing.
I bought my last pack three or four days ago before my new equipment got to the house. Still have four or five left but am only lighting up two a day at most since I started vaping. Maybe once my eliquid shows up I'll throw them away..... Seriously concerned that I'll be stuck with full batteries and dry carto's.
Good job! Keep yourself on track by looking at that banner several times a day. Just a few hours at a time will get you through.
Hell yea. Way to push though the craving. I really think the best thing about this forum is the support everyone gives. Yea its great to be able to discuss different products and get advice but to me the best thing is the support. We all know the whole we dug ourselves into by smoking all of those years and its great to have a support group that understands the issues when quitting smoking. Way to go and congrats.
That's kind of how I went about doing it, especially let my mum know. For some reason moms have that power, its scary really lol, to get you to do pretty much anything. And i've tried to quit before and oh..my...friggin...god she wouldn't shut up lol. Keep a bottle or two of 24mg if you usually vape lower, if you vape 24mg then go to 36mg when you have that insane craving for a cigg that's what i did anyways.
Good luck on the switch man, lets make it permanent!
Good luck on the switch man, lets make it permanent!
While vapeing isnt for everyone most people after starting to vape prefer the taste than the old smokies. As long as you arm yourself with a good set up and some good juice you will be fine. vapeing isnt as easy as going to a shop and buying a pack of smokes it takes effort you have to be prepared to buy some juice you wont like or some hardware that wont work how you expected BUT, ECF is a real shortcut to new vapers, wish Id known about it when I first started..loads of helpful and informative hints and reviews..use it all and ask lots of questions, you will get there if you want to
Haha, I am good. My stress is very high right now because someone in my life is off balance and acting like a child and of course I am craving a bit. Getting rid of toxic burning chemicals and maybe toxic people too I guess. You have to have a support system of some kind. I consider myself to be kind of weak minded but I have been meditating using a technique called mindfulness that was suggested by my head shrink. It has helped beyond my expectations and in a month is has given me more will. Still, I refuse to pat myself on the back and say well done. If I do that I feel like I am saying thats is the best I can improve myself when I know better. There is always work to be done. Going through these personal issues is making it harder but damint I will NOT be broken !
I'm on 24 hours of vaping. I told my husband and my kids what I was going to do and explained the difference between vaping and smoking. I've really enjoyed that they are no longer nagging me about quitting smoking.
I found it hard to stop smoking because I enjoy it.
I'm on day 3 of vaping, and finding it easier than I first imagined.
I'm currently in work, and the lady I support was outside having a smoke. So I joined her with my PV. Oh jeez was the smell of her cigarette horrible. I can't believe I used to smell that way. I'm hoping I manage to make the switch permanent.
Well done so far Liquid on your progress.
I'm on day 3 of vaping, and finding it easier than I first imagined.
I'm currently in work, and the lady I support was outside having a smoke. So I joined her with my PV. Oh jeez was the smell of her cigarette horrible. I can't believe I used to smell that way. I'm hoping I manage to make the switch permanent.
Well done so far Liquid on your progress.
Liquid_Drummer, good job and keep it up! Oh, and DO pat yourself on the back for what you have already accomplished! It's a day-by-day thing for a while and feeling good about what you are doing for yourself and your body is important. Don't think "hey, I've done it, I'm home free", just think "hey, I'm doing it, and I feel good about that".
StormyHaze, rock on! Family support is very helpful. Having your hubby and kids cheer you on can be a powerful force.
tramca, I too liked smoking (as did the wife) but I've found that I love vaping so, for me, it was not that difficult to switch. I had the advantage of deciding to go full-out in the beginning and got a VW mod to start with so I could/can vape a cloud that'll put a burning stick to shame and that helped me too. In fact, I still get a real kick out of blowing vape rings and generally playing around with the vapor. Keep it up...and get that lady into e-cigs!!
StormyHaze, rock on! Family support is very helpful. Having your hubby and kids cheer you on can be a powerful force.
tramca, I too liked smoking (as did the wife) but I've found that I love vaping so, for me, it was not that difficult to switch. I had the advantage of deciding to go full-out in the beginning and got a VW mod to start with so I could/can vape a cloud that'll put a burning stick to shame and that helped me too. In fact, I still get a real kick out of blowing vape rings and generally playing around with the vapor. Keep it up...and get that lady into e-cigs!!
Well, I do give myself some credit for the cigs I have not smoked and for dealing with the insanity of a loved one without cracking. Today was a trial by fire and I didnt break. I wasnt even close to smoking really but for a bit I got depressed over the situation I am in the middle of and just for a moment I said, what difference does it make if I smoke. After slapping myself for thinking like that got a hold on myself and corrected my course.
Congrats on sticking with it, after a 2 pack a day habit for 20+ years, I completely understand the cravings. It was insane for me the first week(only used 14mg to vape with) but now after 5 plus weeks its been alot better. The cravings will sneek up on you but they do get easier and not as intense.
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