EXACTLY!!! I recently got a BEAUTIFUL Rainbow X2 and was showing it off... letting everyone see how the colors reflected in the light... sooo nice and shiny!
Then when I finally took my eyes off it and looked at them.... this is what I got....
Ok.. You Stopped Smoking. When Are You Going to Stop THAT!? Anybody Else Getting This?
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EXACTLY!!! I recently got a BEAUTIFUL Rainbow X2 and was showing it off... letting everyone see how the colors reflected in the light... sooo nice and shiny!
Then when I finally took my eyes off it and looked at them.... this is what I got....
I know, right? Wife even is embarrassed when she is with me and i vape in public..... oh well...... it is what it is...
Hi JoAnn,
While it may feel better to tell someone "it's none of your business", that's not always practical (especially if it's your mom). You might want to consider some variation of this:
"Vaping is no more cancerous than drinking coffee, and with vaping I have the option to lower the levels of nicotine all the way to zero nicotine if I want. Someday I may lower the nic to zero, but in the meantime I also enjoy the actions of smoking because it is relaxing, like that morning cup of coffee. Thank you for asking."
Personally, I just say "I like my addiction to nicotine and it doesn't cause cancer. You wouldn't like me without nicotine. ".
"When you stop drinking coffee" is also fun.
While it may feel better to tell someone "it's none of your business", that's not always practical (especially if it's your mom). You might want to consider some variation of this:
"Vaping is no more cancerous than drinking coffee, and with vaping I have the option to lower the levels of nicotine all the way to zero nicotine if I want. Someday I may lower the nic to zero, but in the meantime I also enjoy the actions of smoking because it is relaxing, like that morning cup of coffee. Thank you for asking."
Personally, I just say "I like my addiction to nicotine and it doesn't cause cancer. You wouldn't like me without nicotine.
". "When you stop drinking coffee" is also fun.
JoAnn, first let me pat you on the back!! You have done a great job and accomplished a huge success in getting yourself off the cigs! I have not had to hear the questions about getting off ecigs, so I am lucky there. I get eye rolls from the extended family about my growing collection of batteries and juices though, but haters gonna hate, ya know?
My hubby is THRILLED that I was able to stop smoking! Even when I feel kind of guilty about another order, spending more on this and that, he says, "So what! You are off the cigs!" He has never smoked, but he understands. Another family member is a recovering alcoholic, he understands as well. He keeps track of my monthly anniversary date better than I do and always texts me congrats and encouragement. The rest of the family, eye rollers lol, and they can all take a flying leap!
People criticize when you are successful, just one of those quirky things about the human species. I have a feeling if someone asks me when I'm going to stop vaping, I might have to say, well, probably about the time when you lay off the ....... (choose a vice), then I get to be the eye roller!!
Just enjoy your vape!! We understand here, we love ya!!
My husband is the ONE person who is totally supportive of me and like you keeps track of the days.
It's so good to know that others have similar situations. I mean... I know that I'm not the only one in this but sometimes we just need to "HEAR" it again... and maybe again. Reinforced... Strengthened...!
I have a bunch of CE3's that I rarely use. Just don't need for them to see me filling them with a syringe. I guess that's why I LOVE? the nano's. No needles involved.
Yep I get sick of hearing that question too but I tell em the same thing..it took me 27 years to quit smoking so who knows, I'm not even thinking about it yet! : Besides I enjoy vaping too much to care!
Vape Yourself Silly! ;-)
Besides I enjoy vaping too much to care! Vape Yourself Silly! ;-)
I have had that question come up once or twice. First they might not understand it, and probably won't ever understand. You can try to explain. But it will go in one ear and out the other. I just say, Thanks Mom/Dad for your concern, I am not smoking. It's healthier and I like it!!!!! Eventually I MIGHT quit but please don't rush me. For me trying to explain is a head ache. They usally don't ask that question too much just every once and a while. If the question gets too annoying. Speak your mind, I do. I just try to speak my mind and be respectfull to the person. I don't say BACK OFF. I know they are trying to help me have a healthier/ better life. A good line to use: Thanks for your concern, But please stop asking that question. It is getting on my nerves.
The only thing is I do not lie or do it ever. I have nothing to hide.
If I lie then have to cover it up. So hence I have something to hide. Always be honest.
For me I enjoy vaping too much to quit. That is why I said I MIGHT quit!!!!!!!!!
The only thing is I do not lie or do it ever. I have nothing to hide.
If I lie then have to cover it up. So hence I have something to hide. Always be honest.
For me I enjoy vaping too much to quit. That is why I said I MIGHT quit!!!!!!!!!
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Well said Chief! Those were almost my exact words to my mom. Yesterday in fact.
Some of my other relatives have said... "I quit cold turkey without ANYTHING like that" I'll say... good for you but I ENJOY this way. Then when they have TOTALLY plucked my nerve I've said... I just might NEVER quit vaping. I love it too much. Then they will walk away like I'm a lost cause.
That's one of the many reasons I started this thread. To get it off my chest.
My wife was giving me crap in my first week of vaping because of how often she saw me use it. I tried explaining I was actually getting less nicotine now. I was a 2 pack a day smoker and I'm only vaping about 1 mil a day. She didn't feel like hearing it, so now I just vape less around her.
And now I'm smoking about half a pack a day again until my new gear arrives. Gotta hide that from her too.
Oh well. It is what it is.
And now I'm smoking about half a pack a day again until my new gear arrives. Gotta hide that from her too.
Oh well. It is what it is.
If I am known for anything, it's for having a "strong personality". So I've gotten a few of those sly, "so when are you going to be able to give up that" questions. In a mild tone of voice, and with direct eye contact, I simply say that I have no intention of "giving it up". I enjoy it. It's not hurting me or you. If something changes that makes this unpleasant or prohibitive, I might have to try something else. I don't encourage any further dialogue; I'm not trying to get anyone to give me permission or absolution. I never asked any of the people in my life to purchase my cigarettes, and I haven't asked anyone to fund my vaping. I don't vape around people who object (just like I didn't smoke around people who objected), but I avoid spending too much time with them, just like I avoid anyone who doesn't mind making me uncomfortable.
Maybe you shouldn't hide the smoking from her. Let her know that's what will happen if you don't vape. I hope you get your mail soon... When it comes then start again. Hope everything works out for you.
I guess I am one of the fortunate ones in one sense...I don't have anyone monitoring my vaping because two of the other adults in my home still smoke analogs, my hubby and my brother...they do tend to make "fun" of my new found healthy alternative.
I still listen to my hubby at times hacking in the kitchen sink, then sit down and light up another one, hubby goes through two cartons a week. My brother has prostate cancer and smokes less but have noticed him going to get his two packs of cigarettes more often than he use to (he likes to lie to himself and say two packs last him a week...but I know that ain't happening.)
My son uses snus and now vapes a little more, but he was never a smoker and loves the mint flavors. My daughter lives next door with her boyfriend and they are both vapors now...so I have a sorta us against them scenario, but it is all good.
Since I found vaping, my blood pressure has gone down...I can breathe, smell and taste...and no more hacking at the kitchen sink...wonder if my hubby is sad because he misses our rendevous there!
I still listen to my hubby at times hacking in the kitchen sink, then sit down and light up another one, hubby goes through two cartons a week. My brother has prostate cancer and smokes less but have noticed him going to get his two packs of cigarettes more often than he use to (he likes to lie to himself and say two packs last him a week...but I know that ain't happening.)
My son uses snus and now vapes a little more, but he was never a smoker and loves the mint flavors. My daughter lives next door with her boyfriend and they are both vapors now...so I have a sorta us against them scenario, but it is all good.
Since I found vaping, my blood pressure has gone down...I can breathe, smell and taste...and no more hacking at the kitchen sink...wonder if my hubby is sad because he misses our rendevous there!
Sometimes I don't know what's worse ppl who want u to stop smoking or smokers who dare to look at u and think Vaping is just "stupid"
I will admit when I first started Vaping with a cig sized pv I intended to quit or at least cut down. However about a month in and a second set up later that had all pretty much gone out the door. I was having too much fun. I sort of knew I was going to vape till I decided to stop just like I smoked till I decided to stop.
Chances are they won't change their minds, sorry to say. I still get "but I thought u were using these to stop and then u would stop vaping too" from my husband. At first I tried to share all my juices and gear with him so he felt included. That didn't work, he just flat doesn't care, and I have accepted that. I told him I would stop when he stopped watching football!!! Wanna know what he is doing?? Watching football, and guess what I am doing?? Vaping!
Try not to worry about pleasing everyone else too much, they just don't get it. But the thing u do have on your side is that there are more and more vapers everyday. Its getting bigger and bigger by the moment. To be honest is a very exciting time and I am proud to be a part of it! 20 years from now I will take great pride in showing my grand children my "ol style Vaping device"
I guess what I am trying to say is all of us think its great that u vape and we are happy u have joined all of us "outcasts" lol. It is bother some if u don't have support I know that to, at the end of the day u gotta do what u think is right and what makes u happy. U have stopped smoking, and u don't owe them anymore. Enjoy yourself, ur gonna be around awhile!
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I will admit when I first started Vaping with a cig sized pv I intended to quit or at least cut down. However about a month in and a second set up later that had all pretty much gone out the door. I was having too much fun. I sort of knew I was going to vape till I decided to stop just like I smoked till I decided to stop.
Chances are they won't change their minds, sorry to say. I still get "but I thought u were using these to stop and then u would stop vaping too" from my husband. At first I tried to share all my juices and gear with him so he felt included. That didn't work, he just flat doesn't care, and I have accepted that. I told him I would stop when he stopped watching football!!! Wanna know what he is doing?? Watching football, and guess what I am doing?? Vaping!
Try not to worry about pleasing everyone else too much, they just don't get it. But the thing u do have on your side is that there are more and more vapers everyday. Its getting bigger and bigger by the moment. To be honest is a very exciting time and I am proud to be a part of it!
20 years from now I will take great pride in showing my grand children my "ol style Vaping device"I guess what I am trying to say is all of us think its great that u vape and we are happy u have joined all of us "outcasts" lol. It is bother some if u don't have support I know that to, at the end of the day u gotta do what u think is right and what makes u happy. U have stopped smoking, and u don't owe them anymore. Enjoy yourself, ur gonna be around awhile!
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I could explain it til I'm blue in the face face when people say things like that - and I used to. Now I just don't do it around the people who give me a hard time. I've cut from a PAD habit to 12mg nic and then 6mg nic. I'm glad I've made it this far.
I firmly believe my "success" this time around is seated in finding this forum when I began back in August. The first time with the Njoy...there might have been something like this but I never looked. Hubby and I were trying to do it together and we both failed miserably.
The equipment has certainly come along way since then, and so have all the options. I truely enjoy vaping so much more than I ever did smoking...so here is where I will stay - will all the support and information anyone could ever want or need!
The equipment has certainly come along way since then, and so have all the options. I truely enjoy vaping so much more than I ever did smoking...so here is where I will stay - will all the support and information anyone could ever want or need!
It's just not worth the fight.
Besides, if I let her know I'm smoking again then I'll hear crap about the money I've spent on vaping gear that isn't working for me. And I know once I have that regulated pass-thru, I won't have to worry about any cig cravings again. It's easier to just limp along for another day or two. I'm really hoping my new gear comes in tomorrow; Ohio is only a 6 hour drive from here.
I say "it took me over 30 years to quit smoking....I'll get back to you on that in 20 years".
Fortunately my wife and doctor are very suportive of vaping and recognize the health benifits of my switching over to vaping.
The only thing she asks is for me not to keep my juice and stuff on the kitchen table.
Fortunately my wife and doctor are very suportive of vaping and recognize the health benifits of my switching over to vaping.
The only thing she asks is for me not to keep my juice and stuff on the kitchen table.
if i am feeling snappy ....I say when you stop drinking coffee and eat only organic food
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