nicotine levels?

[monica696]

Hi guys!

I just started vaping 2 days ago =) I used to smoke a pack a day (some days significantly more) and I am having trouble quenching the craving for a real cig! I had 4 cigs yesterday so def still a victory but i dont want to smoke AT ALL!

I have 12mg nic juice right now ... should I up that or am I just not doing something right? HALP! Thanks!

 

[r77r7r]

Often it just takes time. Many of us took several weeks.You're on your way if you're down to 4 already.

Don't worry, be Happy.

 

[SupplyDaddy]

12mg should be enough for a PAD smoker. Also depends on your setup.
The biggest hurdle is Mental, but to help ease over the hump, an 18mg bottle of liquid couldn't hurt.

 

[Sir2fyablyNutz]

Hi Monica. I had a similar issue. What I did was keep a cheap clearomizer/tank of higher nicotine level handy. When I had the itch that the 12 mg just wasn't scratching I would take it and hit it once or twice, then put it down, go back to the lower number as usual. The adjustment lasted less than a week for me then I was used to the lower level nic and off the stinky's for good. I used this same method as I lowered my nicotine from the 12mg I started to the 3mg or less I now use. Good luck!

 

[monica696]

I am gonna go grab a 18mg today and see how that goes =) cause I find with this 12mg I have right now I vape constantly or at least it feels like i never put it down LOL!

 

[KattMamma]

There are many who believe we become addicted to some of the other chemicals in cigs, which are obviously not present in vaping. The first week or two my cravings were bad, but I just chain vaped LOL. It will get better.

 

[djsvapour]

I am gonna go grab a 18mg today and see how that goes =) cause I find with this 12mg I have right now I vape constantly or at least it feels like i never put it down LOL!

I approve.
I used 24mg for the first month, then 18mg for a year.

Never smoked a whole pack in a day, but I did smoke R-Y-O cigarettes.

 

[seapeach]

I was smoking a little over a pack to a pack and a half a day. Started with 18 mig, no cravings not satiated by that strength, and none of the high nic side effects for me. It's been a week and I have not touched an analog cigarette. Put them out of sight, out of mind. Feel the urge and pick up the vaporiser. No problems. I did get started with a 100% pg liquid that was supposed to be like a Marlboro menthol light, and it was, but the pg was way too high. The throat hit too harsh. I started over with a 70 pg/30 vg blend I made myself from my 100% pg and some 50/50 peach flavored organic...absolutely divine, darling. Good luck with your new adventure.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

Monica, I had to KNOW that vaping would take away my cravings. I started at 36mg and carried my mod around, yes, even the bathroom. Anyway, I took a SINGLE draw and I was confident. The 36mg didn't loast long.

I still have a bottle or three of 12mg that I sometimes take a draw from and I am glad it is around. But, I have slowly come down and am at 6mg. I just don't through old juice away.

I would jump to 18mg and carry it around and toss the cigs. Commit yourself.

Good luck and happy vaping!

 

[cwoodnola]

When I started vaping I used higher nic levels 18 & 24 and still chain vaped for a while. After a while you start cutting back a little and still feel satisfied. I keep juices with varying Nicotine levels around. Use lower Nic when dripping and using my Mechs. Higher levels for tanks. The level of delivery can depend on the equipment you use. I say vape more and higher levels until you can comfortably stay off the cigarettes or as my niece calls them yucks.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

I can vape about any level of nic. BUT, if it is 36mg, one draw is good for two weeks. If it is real weak, I tape the mod to my mouth.

If 12 is giving you cravings often, okay. Just vape often. But it sounds like 18mg might be worthwhile, especially if you are in a place where you can't vape much.

 

[hashtag]

I've always gone with lower nicotine but bigger puffs. There were a few days when I was first quitting that I was treating my vape like a crack pipe but it evens out pretty quick. As they say it isn't about how many cigs you smoke it's about the cigs you don't smoke. Just keep at it and you will adjust. The mental part of the nicotine is more powerful than the physical you just have to convince yoursellf that whatever level you are using is enough.

 

[Ibitz]

Hi Monica! When I started vaping I was using 24mg juice. It worked fine for me, but I was using a small starter kit as well. I smoked a couple of cigs for a couple of days and after that none. A few months down the road I switched to 18mg, then to 12mg and now I am a 6mg. But my equipment has gotten much better as well so it delivers the nic better.
Keep it up and you will find what works for you.

 

[monica696]

thanks so much guys! I went out and bought a 18mg juice and havent had a craving since =) been 9 hours now without a cig! So proud of me right now!

 

[erratum]

Yup ... I did the 32MG boogie for a while ... then 24 ... then 12 (too much of a drop) ... now 18. Soon, I'm gunna drop to 12MG again & see where I sit.

 

[realmusclevapor]

usually after the first week you will not crave the nicotine as much, id give it a few weeks before you up it

 

[Johntodd]

Did I not see what devices you're using?

For me, I smoked 2-3 per day while vaping because my gear wasn't good enough. Then when I stepped up to higher power, I never even wanted a cig again. Never had to fight it. Had to lower the nic in the juice, too.

 

[Bunnykiller]

I was at 2PAD and found 36nic to help quell the urges... but it still took over 6 months to cut down to 1-2 ciggies a day

 

[EBates]

Sounds like ya dun good. When I started vaping I used 18mg and from the time I got my first vape I've had 1 cig (due to running on automatic the next AM) in June 1 will be 2 years.

 

[joeydaphish]

24mg to 6mg in about 8 months. I was using both before I made the complete switch. Lord do I feel better now