This is one of the reasons I moved to ecigs. But I feel lost if I don't continue this ritual of going outside every 1-2 hours, breaking up my day. I'm happy that I've successfully gotten rid of all real cigs, but any tips on stopping the outdoor ritual? Thanks.
Outdoor smoker. Satisfied with ecigs, but still have to go outside every 1-2 hours.
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Welcome to the forum, boldfacts, and huge congrats on the big swich
! It sounds like you enjoy the little breaks of going outside for a little fresh air, so I'm not quite sure that I understand your problem. Do you not vape indoors at all? If so, what is it that's stopping you? Please also feel free to ask any other questions that might come up for you, as this is a really friendly community, and we're all happy to help you
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! It sounds like you enjoy the little breaks of going outside for a little fresh air, so I'm not quite sure that I understand your problem. Do you not vape indoors at all? If so, what is it that's stopping you? Please also feel free to ask any other questions that might come up for you, as this is a really friendly community, and we're all happy to help you.
Counter-intuitively, you should go outside to use your ecigs as well. And then slowly transition to staying inside.
Smoking as an addiction is both chemical and psychological, so eventhough ecigs take care of the nicotine, you still need to give yourself time to adjust to a change in psychological habits.
Good luck!
Smoking as an addiction is both chemical and psychological, so eventhough ecigs take care of the nicotine, you still need to give yourself time to adjust to a change in psychological habits.
Good luck!
Don't fight your habits, other than smoking real cigs! Find a way to incorporate your old habits into new ones -- such as vaping.
I did the same thing you are doing. I still do it to this day. I still vape outside at restaurants and brave the cold like everyone else. You may run into several schools of vaping. I can describe two: 1) those who are so emboldened to vape anywhere, everywhere, at any time, regardless if it offends others, that nothing will convince them not to, and 2) those vapers who still adhere to non-smoking laws and such.
There are many sides to this argument, and all are valid. If you stick around long enough here, you'll start searching threads with similar topics.
Myself? I fall into the camp of "still adheres to rules about smoking". I do not want unnecessary attention. I don't want to flash my mods or be "in your face" about vaping. When was the last time you ever considered going to church after someone handed you a pamphlet telling you you're going to hell? If they ask me a question, I answer it. Not many have. I get looks, for sure, but hardly anyone has ever approached me in public.
If you have your own bedroom in your living accommodations, vape the holy living crapple out of your PV and enjoy.
I did the same thing you are doing. I still do it to this day. I still vape outside at restaurants and brave the cold like everyone else. You may run into several schools of vaping. I can describe two: 1) those who are so emboldened to vape anywhere, everywhere, at any time, regardless if it offends others, that nothing will convince them not to, and 2) those vapers who still adhere to non-smoking laws and such.
There are many sides to this argument, and all are valid. If you stick around long enough here, you'll start searching threads with similar topics.
Myself? I fall into the camp of "still adheres to rules about smoking". I do not want unnecessary attention. I don't want to flash my mods or be "in your face" about vaping. When was the last time you ever considered going to church after someone handed you a pamphlet telling you you're going to hell? If they ask me a question, I answer it. Not many have. I get looks, for sure, but hardly anyone has ever approached me in public.
If you have your own bedroom in your living accommodations, vape the holy living crapple out of your PV and enjoy.
if you want, try hitting the bathroom or the hallway instead? you might just be craving the change in scenery or the break from all the constant stimulation and the interaction around you.
Well, boldfacts, those two dudes ^^ are especially terrific members of this little community; and, as usual, they both give some stellar advice. Hope to hear back from you soon to let us now how it's going. Vape happy!
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There is this VERY rarely used restroom on my campus. I mean, seriously rarely used. I've sat/stood in that room for a solid 15 minutes before someone eventually came in. I'm sure it smelled like Teddy Grahams when I left.
EDIT: Oh man there are so many things wrong with my reply... Should I edit it or leave it for posterity?
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You could vape outdoors. I understand the whole scenery change, and I am glad that I vape a lot of the time, because it gets pretty damned cold up here.
Move to the uk and you'd soon be happily vaping indoors! The weather here is shocking, we've not seen the sun for 6 months just a lovely alternating rain and snow. I am definately not enjoying nipping out for the odd ciggy.
I love the fact I don't have to hang around in the garage constantly to smoke. I actually get to see my daughter now that I am in the house more. My wife on the other hand still migrates to the garage here and there to vape.
quitting smoking is about finding new habits. unless you don't consider your current routine a smoking trigger, then go outside . enjoy. life is short. if it makes you happy do it.
I agree with these replies; getting outside has its own rewards. That little think space and time, get all cold and return to warmth. Appreciate life's little pleasures like that and the exhale out in the cold is double too
I love to vape indoors ( however, I am mindful of offending someone. ) But, when I feel the urge to smoke and I REALLY REALLY don't want to give in, I just meander out onto the porch with my PV. I get away from the craziness for a minute and get a second to myself. That definitely does help. However, I will NOT go outside while at work if I don't have too ( and I don't. I have to say.. my work is pretty awesome like that! ) because I don't want that trigger. That is a HUGE trigger for me, so it's better not to mess with it.
Thanks, everyone. After reading the replies, I've decided to go outside when I want to go outside. I just didn't like being bound to a ritual. I'm hoping that eventually it will go away.
I do vape indoors, too, but I still have to go outside sometimes.
I do vape indoors, too, but I still have to go outside sometimes.
I've heard that outdoors can be cool. I see it on my way back and forth to work.
I still go outside at work and at the club or bars even though i don't have to. I like the social aspect of smoking with other people. And I like making them feel ridiculous when they try to embarrass me about smoking e cigs too. And i get chicks with it at bars
I vape inside but when it's nice still go out to vape. I like the fresh air and sunshine and as a bonus it's quiet out there.
I work outside and in a open shop (no a/c) 6 days a week so I'm more than content to stay inside and vape all I want when I'm home. I'll vape in friends houses once they give the go ahead. If I'm out I tend not to vape anywhere I couldn't smoke, its not that I couldn't I just like exercising restraint.
I've been vaping for about 6 days and I've noticed that my relationship with ecigs has changed significantly every single day. So it'll be interesting to see what it's like a month from now.
edit: By change I mean how my habits change. Nothing bad, only good.
edit: By change I mean how my habits change. Nothing bad, only good.
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