No longer in doubt!

[angelphyre]

Well after this weekend, I think I can finally say that I no longer have any doubts that vaping has worked for me to keep me off of cigarettes. I have been smoke free for almost 8 weeks now and in the beginning I did have a craving hit here and there, but nothing too bad and managed to vape my way through it.

I have always been an emotional smoker...whenever I'm angry or upset the first thing I always went for was a cigarette to calm my nerves. This weekend I had to attend a funeral of a dear friend's family member and was already upset. Right before I left though, I got in a huge fight with my boyfriend, I mean screaming and yelling enough to scare the poor dog, and probably a neighbor or two as well! (And all over directions on how to get to the funeral home...lol) Anyway, in my state of mind, adding anger to the mix really didn't help.

I stormed out of the house and jumped in the car and normally the first thing I would have done is light up a cigarette but I didn't even have that thought go through my head. Instead, the only thing I thought was damn, I need a vape! I ended up chain vaping my way to the funeral home, but I felt so good knowing that I didn't pick up a cigarette or even want one! This was truly my first real test and I passed with flying colors! Yay me!

 

[Nikkita6]

Good for you! I completely relate, I think it is true for 100% of smokers that when stress arises, we would smoke our brains out, I know I did ... like you, I reach for a vape now and find it satisfies me just fine. And it is a good feeling to know that you are finally done with the cigarettes.

 

[keonee]

Welcome angelphyre to ECF. Congrats on making it 8 weeks w/o a cigarette. The stress sometimes does push one over the edge wanting a cigarette....glad you had the will to keep on vaping!!!!

 

[Buggainok]

Yes, good for you for passing that test! I am very familiar with the thought process when angry: "I'll show you - I'll hurt me!" I don't do that any more since I started vaping.

 

[patkin]

WOW... just WOW! and congratulations! I've been at this for 18 months and haven't conquered that one yet even if its just a few puffs! I'm very happy for you. Vape on!

 

[crxess]

Yay YOU!!!!!

Yes, you have passed the ultimate test. Full on emotional stress.

Congratulations and never look back.

 

[angelphyre]

Good for you! I completely relate, I think it is true for 100% of smokers that when stress arises, we would smoke our brains out, I know I did ... like you, I reach for a vape now and find it satisfies me just fine. And it is a good feeling to know that you are finally done with the cigarettes.

Yes it is a great feeling! Sometimes I still find it hard to believe after more than 25 years of smoking how easy it has been! At least it was once I found the right setup and juice!

 

[angelphyre]

Welcome angelphyre to ECF. Congrats on making it 8 weeks w/o a cigarette. The stress sometimes does push one over the edge wanting a cigarette....glad you had the will to keep on vaping!!!!

Yes, good for you for passing that test! I am very familiar with the thought process when angry: "I'll show you - I'll hurt me!" I don't do that any more since I started vaping.

Yay YOU!!!!!

Yes, you have passed the ultimate test. Full on emotional stress.

Congratulations and never look back.

WOW... just WOW! and congratulations! I've been at this for 18 months and haven't conquered that one yet even if its just a few puffs! I'm very happy for you. Vape on!

Thanks everyone! It does feel pretty good to know I was able to make it through an emotional event and not smoke! It lets me know this is not just some kind of fad. It's actually working!