I'm coming up on 8 weeks of no analogs, and have been trying to stay aware of what changes are taking place. So far:
1. Weight - has remained the same
2. Blood pressure - before quitting cigs, it had been a little high, around 130/90. Today I checked 3 times and it was anywhere from 118/81 to 124/78.
3. Sleep - I had some trouble getting to sleep the first week or two, but have learned to dial back my nicotine levels in the evening. Now I'm sleeping much better overall.
4. Migraines - I have had migraine headaches for the past 7 years. They had been better the past year or so (less frequent and less intense) due to some techniques I've used to manage them. But I haven't had one at all since I started vaping - this is notable since I can't remember a time in the past 6-7 years that I went more than a couple of weeks without one. I am cautiously optimistic, but if this keeps up, I will be ecstatic.
5. sense of smell and taste - these started coming back within a couple of weeks, and have recovered amazingly well. It's an odd sensation to be able to smell the coffee brewing from upstairs with the bedroom door closed.
6. Energy - I feel like I have a lot more energy lately. I've had to do a bunch of snow shoveling, and didn't get nearly as tired out as I used to. I had been in the habit of taking a nap after work, and I don't need one anymore. I used to get tired in the middle of the day at work, and that doesn't seem to be happening anymore. I have started walking up the stairs to my office a few times a week - I'm on the 9th floor, so it's a pretty good hike.
7. Dryness - I still get some dryness in my throat overnight if I don't drink some water before bedtime. But the dry winter air probably isn't helping much, either. Nothing that can't be managed easily.
8. Cravings for an analog - after the first couple of weeks, these have disappeared completely. And now when I smell one, I can't imagine wanting to light one up.
9. Cough and congestion - I had developed a cough and congestion over the past year after they mandated FSC's here. These disappeared within the first few days of vaping exclusively.
All in all, I couldn't be more pleased - I still am in shock at how easy it has been.
1. Weight - has remained the same
2. Blood pressure - before quitting cigs, it had been a little high, around 130/90. Today I checked 3 times and it was anywhere from 118/81 to 124/78.
3. Sleep - I had some trouble getting to sleep the first week or two, but have learned to dial back my nicotine levels in the evening. Now I'm sleeping much better overall.
4. Migraines - I have had migraine headaches for the past 7 years. They had been better the past year or so (less frequent and less intense) due to some techniques I've used to manage them. But I haven't had one at all since I started vaping - this is notable since I can't remember a time in the past 6-7 years that I went more than a couple of weeks without one. I am cautiously optimistic, but if this keeps up, I will be ecstatic.
5. sense of smell and taste - these started coming back within a couple of weeks, and have recovered amazingly well. It's an odd sensation to be able to smell the coffee brewing from upstairs with the bedroom door closed.
6. Energy - I feel like I have a lot more energy lately. I've had to do a bunch of snow shoveling, and didn't get nearly as tired out as I used to. I had been in the habit of taking a nap after work, and I don't need one anymore. I used to get tired in the middle of the day at work, and that doesn't seem to be happening anymore. I have started walking up the stairs to my office a few times a week - I'm on the 9th floor, so it's a pretty good hike.
7. Dryness - I still get some dryness in my throat overnight if I don't drink some water before bedtime. But the dry winter air probably isn't helping much, either. Nothing that can't be managed easily.
8. Cravings for an analog - after the first couple of weeks, these have disappeared completely. And now when I smell one, I can't imagine wanting to light one up.
9. Cough and congestion - I had developed a cough and congestion over the past year after they mandated FSC's here. These disappeared within the first few days of vaping exclusively.
All in all, I couldn't be more pleased - I still am in shock at how easy it has been.
