I then bought a bottle of 18mg nude and am mixing it half and half with my 12mg
Is that 18mg Nude a mixed juice or a pure nicotine base?
For reference I started out at 18mg in a mixed juice. I was a pack a day smoker. I noticed it took a few days to adjust. I then dropped to 12mg in 2 weeks. 2-3 days to adjust. I dropped to 6mg in another 2 weeks with the same 2-3 days to adjust. I dropped to 3mg for 4 weeks with another 2-3 days to adjust and then switched to 0mg. That took the same 2-3 days to adjust and I occasionally vape 1-3mg nic when I need it.
When I say "adjust" I mean it was slightly like quiting smoking, but with out really bad cravings. Mostly I just ate like 4 meals and lots of snacks for those few days and I was okay.
Drink lots of water if you aren't already. Vaping tends to dehydrate you.
Also, most of us have started out with similar equipment as you did and progressed to higher end stuff. You don't need to, but if you get into vaping more, the flavors and vapor are better with higher end equipment. If you are satisfied where you are at and don't want vaping as a hobby, I'd almost suggest not ever trying the better equipment. Once you do, there is no turning back.
