Quit nicotine for 2+ months now and something that really annoys me

[alex8039]

Hey guys so I've dropped my addiction to cigarettes and nicotine about 2 months ago and looks like things are staying that way as I'm finding days go by without me even remembering I was a smoker (not to say it's not a noble struggle at times).

I used an e-cigarette for around 6 months and although I didn't have the strength to completely stay away from cigarettes it was pivotal in changing my relationship to the addiction, especially going weeks with 1-2cigarettes a day compared to 2.5packs.

What really annoys me is that I feel like I'm missing out on this whole sub-culture of vaping. I still have a wide range of e-liquids I didn't even sample and more coming out. Most frustrating of all is I'm seeing e-cigarettes making a huge boom in my city and everywhere I look I see folks with huge mods vaping away, when I was vaping I felt like I was the only one. I was praying I'd meet someone with a common interest and maybe begin to exchange parts and flavors but looks like I'll have to go without.

I don't feel any jealousy when I see someone with a cigarette but an e-cig?

 

[zahzoo]

Sounds like you are missing the social aspects of smoking/vaping... If it eats at you, maybe consider getting some 0 nic juice and a shiny mod or two. Then you'll have the social aspects... the hobby/gear elements... but still free of the nicotine addiction.

For years when I was a smoker... I noticed some non-smokers felt left out of the social circle enjoyed by all of us who headed outside to burn one a few times a day. I would always invite the non-smokers to join us... many times they did. No need friendliness couldn't be extended to all...

 

[RoseB]

Cigarettes are gross, and they faded from the social spot light here in the U.S. decades ago. Congrats on giving up the nicotine! That's quite the accomplishment Why not do some 0 nic if you're missing vaping?

 

[crxess]

Congrats on your success. Why tempt fate?
You have achieved an excellent goal and have nothing to be concerned over. There are plenty of social activities in life to enjoy. Time to start searching.
Just remember we are here if you really need us.

 

[sammerson]

For years when I was a smoker... I noticed some non-smokers felt left out of the social circle

I think this is exactly why some of us started smoking in the first place. At least I know that's what it was for me. I very much started out as a social smoker, because I felt like I was missing out on something. When I made the decision to switch to vaping, my biggest concern was that I would miss the social aspect, so I made it a point not to vape indoors, even though I'm lucky enough to have a boss that allows it, to only do it on my "smoke breaks"

I still go outside to vape from time to time (not as much with the cold weather!) and I totally get why you would be jealous. I guess you could always pick up some 0 nic stuff, if it's really bugging you that much.