My Will Power Stinks!

[ladygearhead66]

I'm wanting so much to totally give up the analogs, but with a husband who's still an analog smoker, all too often I find myself grabbing one of his. I know I need to quit, and my doc even supports my decision to switch to vaping, but I just get tempted all the time, and end up giving in. I can say, however, that I have cut WAY down on the analogs, so I guess that's a small victory in itself.

 

[patkin]

Don't beat yourself up but learn all you can to increase your enjoyment of vaping. What are you vaping? Something neutral and smokey like a smoke or food flavors? The brain doesn't equate eating (food) with smoking early on so the "need" isn't satisfied. In fact, in my case, it made me want a smoke even more just like after I eat.

 

[wandawag]

yes it is....any less is always a good thing. any chance you can get hubby vapeing? my hubby and i are doing it together, and no analogs since dec 7, 2012! you might want to chain vape a high nic level when the urge hits you. don't give up....keep vapeing!

 

[Broodwich]

Congrats on cutting back! I would say next time you want to steal one of his cigs, have a vape instead, chain vape until you forget about wanting the cig. Soon they'll start to smell and taste bad if you vape enough Or at least that's what worked for me and I know everyone is different, but maybe it'll help.

 

[Grimwald]

It's not a contest...just keep going. My wife and I started in August. I gave up cigarettes after 2-3 days. My wife took 2-3 weeks. Everyone is different. Who knows, you may inspire him.

 

[ladygearhead66]

Right now I'm sticking with tobacco flavors because I figured the food flavors may set me back a little. As for the hubby vaping, I don't think that will ever happen lol. Thank you all for the encouraging words I have started chain vaping when i think about the analogs....just a little spooky to me bacause I don't want to over do it.

 

[tomzgreat]

Consider Upping your nicotine level.

 

[WizardScribe]

What e cig are you using? Nic level? When I started I got an egot, nic 18, tobacco. I was shocked when I didn't light a cig until that night and immediately put it out because I truly didn't want it. My mom on the other hand is having trouble. It seems more to be because of the adjustment and vaping techniques with her. I'm not sure. I'm proud that you have cut way back. As we all know that is difficult to do. Don't give up. I don't know why it was easier for me than my mom. It doesn't even bother me when others smoke. I smoked for 35 years and up to 3 packs a day the last 4. If I can do it pretty much anyone can. You'll get there!

 

[dwolf111]

The biggest thing is you are slowing down. Hang in there you can do it. My girlfriend still smokes and it does not bother me too much. I just think how much I am saving and know from 2 packs a day down to nothing I am winning. good luck

 

[ladygearhead66]

I'm using a Vapage ecig with red tobaco cartos at 18mg. The throat hit on it is almost exactly what I was used to with the analogs, so I think it's going to eventually work out just fine.....I truly think it's all in my head at this point, more of a habit of getting the analog than anything.

 

[charmschool]

Don't sweat it - it can be counterproductive! You're right, every stinky you don't smoke is a victory. I'm still waiting to get over the need for that last one or two a day, after over 4 months of vaping. It's still better than the PAD I smoked for 37 years. We all get there at our own pace. Keep researching & trying new things & you'll find it eventually. This forum has taught me that, along with providing a wealth of information & support.

 

[ladygearhead66]

Yeah, this site is def a huge support system. Everyone seems to have been exactly where you are and can help you through it, and that is priceless especially when you start to feel like you're having a setback. It has proven to be a very valuable resource.

 

[eratikmind]

Keep at it!!!! You will overcome the cigarettes completely. The more I vape, the more I know that I have made one of the best decisions of my life.

 

[shw DK]

Just keep up the good work. When you have been off the analogs for a week, they will taste awfully.

 

[ladygearhead66]

They are already starting to taste weird to me, and they hurt a little which is making me want them less and less

 

[tnt56]

First the title of your thread is WRONG!!!!!!!!! You've made a major leap by just cutting back. I'll send you a PM and maybe it will help a little bit. It's not the one you smoke that count. It's the ones you don't smoke that count the most.

 

[dangergirl]

I agree with everyone else you need to not be so hard on yourself. Congrats for starting out and making the step to quit analogs. Take each day one step at a time. And good luck!!!!!

 

[Chimney34]

I 2nd 3rd & 4th everything already said! Just keep on vaping! The urges will pass & then one day you'll go for one of your husbands ciggys, light it up, take a drag & want to vomit! You're doing great!! And don't be afraid of the flavors!! If you find some you like they will only enhance your vaping experience!!

 

[heroinesick]

You know, I'm having the same problem. Even seeing them triggers me. I've found that A: Out of sight, out of mind REALLY helps for me and B: Higher nic content REALLY helps. You might need to move to a higher nic for the bad urge times. I keep a bottle of 24 nic for early morning cravings and right after I wake up. This has GREATLY reduced my need to go smoke. Also, I've started taking my PV with me outside to vape with my wife. It lets us take a few minutes to get away AND we can hang out together. Working for me. Last analog was three days ago.

 

[Arch Duke]

Cutting back is a GREAT victory! The fact you are able to push yourself to do this while your husband is still smoking proves the strength of your will power. Keep at it, don't ever beat yourself up.