Nic Levels

[Elphaba13]

Hi guys

Just wanted to run something by the experts.

I want to drop my nic level from 18 to 12 (keeping some 18 for those especially trying times). I think I'm ready, now that I am finally completely off the analogues (was having one or 2 a day, but none at all for 3 weeks).

So if I already have (for example) custard in 18mg, and I buy custard in 6mg, and I mix them half and half, I will have 12 mg. Is that right? (now you know why I don't DIY).

E

 

[mauisun]

yes that is correct. and keep in mind, with us you can do 0-36 so no need to go 18 to 12, you can go 15, 14,13 or whatever to slowly wean off, alot of folks do that. but yes you can mix those two if you have 18 lying around and don't want to waste it

 

[BardicDruid]

Ya'll tickle me, you make it sound like a race to see who can get to 0mg the fastest. I spent 36 years rewiring my brain to believe that nicotine was a natural part of it, I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that it's not gonna get over not having it in just a couple of months. I've been vaping almost two years now, started at 24mg, then 18mg, now at 12mg, maybe in the next 6 months to a year I'll try 6mg. The point is not stopping the nic as fast a possible, but letting my brain adjust to not having something it thinks it needs. After all e-cigs are leaps and bounds safer the analogs, and your body starts healing from analogs while using them. Why take a chance of going back to analogs if you don't have to??

 

[SecondChance]

I totally agree BardicDruid... no rush to get there, you are already on a better path than analogs, take your time even if ya never make 0 nic you are still in a better place...IMO

BTW Love the avie, haven't seen that Magic Circle in a long while!!

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[Elphaba13]

I'm not racing, by any means. I'm also not sure I ever want to get to 0mg. I certainly don't plan to give up vaping! I'd just like to reduce my nic levels. It's the same as realizing I'm drinking too much coffee. I'll cut down, but no way am I switching to decaf.

 

[Elphaba13]

Thanks David. I have loads of 18mg juice, so I thought I'd start cutting it a bit. Then I'll just order in 12mg. And if 12 isn't enough, it's good to know you guys can help me split the difference!

 

[Elphaba13]

Baric: just realised the reason for your post. It sounded like I've only been vaping for 3 weeks. I've been vaping much longer, just sneaking the occasional cigarette as my husband is a smoker. I've finally reached the point where I have no need or want to do that. And I will keep 18mg in my tobacco juices in case the urge comes back. no way am I risking going backwards.

 

[SecondChance]

Yepper E, it is pretty easy to cut it, so always good to have it a bit stronger than you think you need for those bad days, and cut it down for the rest of the time...

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[vaporgalinfla]

Thanks David. I have loads of 18mg juice, so I thought I'd start cutting it a bit. Then I'll just order in 12mg. And if 12 isn't enough, it's good to know you guys can help me split the difference!

Going from 18 to 12 is definitely major! I tried doing that (going from 12 to 6), but it didn't work. So, for now, I'm sticking with 12, and when I remember, I vape 6 late at night. Mixing 18 with 12 is a good idea. Congrats on not having a cig in three weeks.

 

[Elphaba13]

Ok, I might mix 18 and 12 then, split the difference. Appreciate the help guys!

 

[SecondChance]

There ya go! that will give ya a 15, that is good step down....then when you get real comfy with that you can go to straight 12...and so on! Better to go slow and get there when ya get there! Ya know??

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[Elphaba13]

Exactly. I'm in no hurry.

 

[Paddrino]

Well I for one am definitely saying congrats E!! You are making great progress!! Keep up the great work getting completely off the ciggys!!! Don't feel bad if you hit up a higher nic once in a while, or even an occasional ciggy. Great work!!!

 

[div]

I tried the 18 to 12...and I guess I wasn't ready for it. Had some trigger moments back to 24 (those samples come in handy, lol) back to 18 again. So definately good to have higher for trigger moments and have purecig ready (I have that one in 18). I'm in no race or hurry.
Congrats on the no smokes for 3 weeks Elpha, that is AWESOME!

 

[Ande]

If it's what you've already got in the house, you can still get many different nic levels by mixing 18 and 6.

Half and half gives you 12.

2/3 18mg and 1/3 6mg give you 14 mg. (Might be a bit easier.)

3/4 18mg and 1/4 6mg give you 15mg.

I'm doing the numbers in my head, so if I multiplied wrong, please pardon. But you see what I mean- you can create anything you want, between 18mg and 6mg, just by varying the ratio.

Best,
Ande