I, like many of you, have started vaping as a means to stop smoking. I have smoked analogs for 16 years. I have tried patches, gums, lozenges, etc. My personal best is four months smoke free. I have identified my three worst enemies: Lack of "throat hit," Lack of sufficient motivation, and the idea that "just one, just for the quick buzz" won't hurt. I have a plan that addresses all three of these major concerns. First and foremost: I cannot have one analog cigarette, or cigar, or a quick pipe, all of which I have been known to use. My motivation: I have my first child on the way. Next: I use a fancy-schmancy e-cig, for the throat hit., and the nicotine. I start at 24mg nicotine. Start strong, to counteract the transitional issues. My goal is to drop to 18 mg after 3 months. After that, I go down a grade every 3 months. If a transition gives me trouble, I combine that level with the previous level, until I can safely go on the new strength. I expect this to take no less than one year to reach zero nicotine. When I am nicotine free, I learn to break a habit, not an addiction.After half of my life (I am 31) smoking, taking a whole year to break the nicotine is nothing. I'm taking my time, and doing it right this time.
are worth...I had a similar plan, but learned my body will tell me when I can drop nic levels. I usually drop from 18mg to a 12 when out drinking or at a gathering when Im going to vape more. Otherwise I stick to 18mg. I figured I will taper when I'm ready but not put an exact time limit on it as long as I stay away from analogs, which I have!
