I'd been vaping on-and-off for 2 years and using eLiquid exclusively for 3 months - until two weeks ago. For a while before the day I decided to move on from Nicotine consumption, I'd had a niggling feeling of wanting to move away from all of my addictions and dependencies. On multiple occasions I attempted to quit vaping but I was unable to leave it behind; I often managed not to Vape for a day or two before reaching into the draw I'd stuffed my mods into and inhaling the wonderful nectar.
Then one day, I decided enough was enough. I'd already reduced my Nicotine level down from 28mg to 11mg but I was vaping more throughout the day to make up for it. I threw all my eLiquid and DIY supplies out (giving the Nicotine to a fellow Vaper) and took the batteries to the local recycling centre for disposal.
Two weeks on and I'm feeling better in myself than I felt when I was Vaping. I feel healthier and I'm glad that I'm not missing the feeling as much as I believed I would. For the first few days I had some really intense cravings for a Vape and even for a cigarette but they always passed within twenty minutes of starting.
I don't miss Vaping but I miss the local Vaping community. I appreciate that most people on the forums see Vaping as harm reduction as opposed to Nicotine Replacement Therapy. However, I've found that quitting Vaping was 10x easier than trying to quit smoking. So really, Vaping did help me to completely stop Nicotine consumption.
With the help of my psychiatrist I've also completely left behind all my medication and haven't consumed any largely caffeinated beverages (Coca Cola, Coffee, Tea, Mountain Dew, etc) for three weeks. I've also made a vow not to consume alcohol.
Vaping has been a journey of self discovery for me and has shown me that a lot of the things you believe you do need, you actually don't need at all.
Thank you everyone for the support with those dastardly problems - your help stopped me from going back to cigarettes. Congratulations to all for quitting smoking and enjoy your extended life and improved health.
Then one day, I decided enough was enough. I'd already reduced my Nicotine level down from 28mg to 11mg but I was vaping more throughout the day to make up for it. I threw all my eLiquid and DIY supplies out (giving the Nicotine to a fellow Vaper) and took the batteries to the local recycling centre for disposal.
Two weeks on and I'm feeling better in myself than I felt when I was Vaping. I feel healthier and I'm glad that I'm not missing the feeling as much as I believed I would. For the first few days I had some really intense cravings for a Vape and even for a cigarette but they always passed within twenty minutes of starting.
I don't miss Vaping but I miss the local Vaping community. I appreciate that most people on the forums see Vaping as harm reduction as opposed to Nicotine Replacement Therapy. However, I've found that quitting Vaping was 10x easier than trying to quit smoking. So really, Vaping did help me to completely stop Nicotine consumption.
With the help of my psychiatrist I've also completely left behind all my medication and haven't consumed any largely caffeinated beverages (Coca Cola, Coffee, Tea, Mountain Dew, etc) for three weeks. I've also made a vow not to consume alcohol.
Vaping has been a journey of self discovery for me and has shown me that a lot of the things you believe you do need, you actually don't need at all.
Thank you everyone for the support with those dastardly problems - your help stopped me from going back to cigarettes. Congratulations to all for quitting smoking and enjoy your extended life and improved health.
