Quitting smoking. any tips from fellow vapers?

[SirKillawatt]

Despite having my handy ecig to quit this disgusting habit, i still find it quite hard to keep my mind off of real, burning tobacco, and it honestly upsets me a lot. Deep down, i know quitting is the absolute right thing to do, and last night i threw away every tobacco product i had so i wouldn't slip. This is one of the few times where not having a car for the moment pays off; I can't simply run out to the store and buy a fresh pack or anything. Nevertheless, if any of you have gone through this (which im sure someone out there has ), can you provide any advice for what you did to maybe keep your mind off of it or make the process of giving up tobacco any easier? Thanks a lot in advance to anyone who can provide me with anything !

 

[muhkuh0815]

dont force it, if you cant stop smoking you at least smoke a whole lot less, and maybe in some weeks when you have found your favorite liquids it gets much easier

 

[SirKillawatt]

A small side note: vaping is actually what got me into smoking in the first place, which is horrible i know and a total misuse of such a wonderful product, however it is what it is. I currently have a 32 mg bottle of a very tasty and enjoyable juice from mister e liquid called jade tiger; i love it. So with that being said i feel as if the ecig will help me greatly during this process.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

First 10-14 days will be a little rough because there will be withdrawal from the addictive tobacco alkaloids. Drink lottsa water as vaping dehydrates and dehydration affects the vape experience. I drink 1 1/2 litres per day. Vape as often as you want and don't be concerned that it's "glued to your lips". If you really need an analog it's no big deal. Some quit immediately while others cut down until one day they realize they enjoy vaping more than smoking. DO NOT put pressure on yourself. I started at 36 mg and, in my mind, by a certain date I was gonna be vaping 24 mg...didn't happen and I learned just to take one day at a time. 8+ months later vaping at 8 mg.
Good Luck.

 

[Forkeh]

As you're just starting out, you want to go big or go home. I'm talking about nicotine concentration. Start out with a high concentration, at least 16mg, maybe even 24mg. The first week or so is the hardest, because the natural nicotine you're getting from vapor is not the same as the free-based nicotine you get from commercial cigs. That nicotine is far more potent and addictive. There are also properties of cigarettes that are addictive, besides the nicotine. Your body has to detox, and that takes time, a week form now you will feel a lot better, and stronger willed, I just about guarantee it. You can also try liquids made from tobacco; they contain alkalies (I'm I using the right words?) that other juices don't have. That can be helpful.

Last, but certainly not least, don't be too hard on yourself. Quitting cigs is really hard for some individuals, no matter what they do. You'll get there, but it may take time. Don't feel bad about that. Every cigarette you say no to is a victory.

 

[tomindy]

I hate to sound trite, but just don't have that first one. And don't think about quitting forever, just quit for today.

 

[proudlion]

SirKillawatt welcome & what a unique introduction you've had to smoking ... like in reverse! LOL I was a 2 pack a day smoker for 43 years and never thought I'd quit - didn't even intend to quit when I ordered my first starter kit over 2 years ago. My original attraction to vaping was my fondness for gadgets and electronics combined with the thought that, at best, I would reduce the number of cigarettes by using a PV. It wasn't but about 10 days when I found that I no longer wanted a cigarette ... much preferred the taste of eLiquids to the flavor and smell of burning tobacco. I would suggest that you focus on how pleasant and relaxing it is to just breathe. Also, know that we are all hear to assist you in any way we can. The best to you!

 

[SirKillawatt]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Support is one of the biggest things right now, and im so happy to have plenty of friends here for me, as well as this amazing community to have my back. The past two weeks or so, i definitely started noticing how much more i prefer a good strong eliquid then a disgusting cigarette. i never thought id be able to quit either.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Well, well well...Congrats on 2 weeks

 

[SirKillawatt]

well it hasnt exactly been two weeks. today is my first day without any tobacco, however the past two weeks since i got my new juice ive cut back fairly well.

 

[YoureFired]

I don't think my craving to have a cigarette will ever go away. I just have to get used to denying the craving. I just have to remind myself that one cigarette will not be enough anyway. It never was.

 

[RockinRay]

Just keep working on it. I am about 5 days in to my quit now and it has not been easy. I was a PAD smoker for about 35 years. Hardest time for me is in the morning...

But, I use my e-cig for my replacement and I usually go through my normal rituals only using the e-cig instead. It does work for me so far.

As stated by others, it will get easier as time moves forward.

One day at a time...

Good luck and welcome!

 

[sailorman]

Despite having my handy ecig to quit this disgusting habit, i still find it quite hard to keep my mind off of real, burning tobacco, and it honestly upsets me a lot. Deep down, i know quitting is the absolute right thing to do, and last night i threw away every tobacco product i had so i wouldn't slip. This is one of the few times where not having a car for the moment pays off; I can't simply run out to the store and buy a fresh pack or anything. Nevertheless, if any of you have gone through this (which im sure someone out there has ), can you provide any advice for what you did to maybe keep your mind off of it or make the process of giving up tobacco any easier? Thanks a lot in advance to anyone who can provide me with anything !

That isn't uncommon and there are a couple ways to do it without smoking. Your addiction is not only to nicotine and the hand-to-mouth thing. There are other alkaloids in tobacco that take some time to get over.

You can use a "smokeless tobacco". Before I started vaping, I was using Swedish Snus and cut my 3 pack habit in half almost immediately. It's discreet and there's no spitting involved. But make sure you get the Swedish type.

There are also "WTA" juices. Whole Tobacco Alkaloid". I don't recommend this so much because you end up remaining addicted to WTAs. It's much easier to regulate the amount of WTAs you get if you use Snus and they're easier to wean yourself off of.

There are many threads here where people have had good success getting off those last few analogs using a combination of vaping and Snus. You can get low nicotine Snus so you can vape and Snus at the same time without ODing on nicotine.

 

[sailorman]

I don't think my craving to have a cigarette will ever go away. I just have to get used to denying the craving. I just have to remind myself that one cigarette will not be enough anyway. It never was.

Don't resign yourself to that so soon. I thought that too. I found that within a month or two of starting vaping, and after 40 years of smoking 2-3 PAD, I did't give smoking a second thought. For a few months, I was afraid to go to a bar for fear the craving would return. It didn't. Ever. I tried to smoke a cigarette, just for yuks, about 6 months after I started vaping and it made me want to puke. At that point, I gave away all my tobacco and rolling supplies and machines.

IMO, getting away from tobacco flavored juice helps. You'll soon lose the taste for tobacco. Some people still vape tobacco tasting juices but, in reality, they don't really taste like smoking a cigarette anyway.

 

[YoureFired]

Thanks, Sailorman. Yeah, I remember your advice about staying away from tobacco flavored juices from before and I agree. I just ordered more pina colada and some coffee flavors from Vapor Alley. They should be here tomorrow. Waiting for the mail is like waiting for my birthday present to arrive these days. Hahaha..

 

[kewlguyjeff]

i've been analog-free since february 18 this year and still i think about cigarettes all the time. it's especially hard when my smoker friends come over to hang out. it makes me miss the carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, cyanide and all that other good stuff that cigarettes offer. which is weird because i used to hate the smell of smoke, even when i was a smoker, if i wasn't in the act of smoking. but i haven't caved in. i just suck on my ecig that much harder! for the most part i'm vaping more frequently than i smoked since i can do it inside the house and at work. i think that prevents the cigarette cravings for the most part.

anyway, i think it's normal to still think about cigarettes. i also think it's all right if you have an occassional smoke. if vaping only reduces your tobacco consumption rather than replace it, you're still doing your body a favor in my opinion. good luck to you!

 

[Boboshooter]

Tks for the info!

 

[elfstone]

That is just awful! I'm sorry for you, SirKillawatt, there's just no other word.

And that said, it's a delicate situation but probably easily reversible because, in general, we see long time smokers who - even if they don't admit to it - have some form of incentive to quit, be it only the gruesome smell - but if people can do away with 30+ years of habit... You couldn't have been smoking for too long, the e-cigs haven't been around that much...

Anyway, my thoughts on switching remain the same as a few months ago:

"Apart from the chemical "addiction" there are a lot of psychological / situational triggers. For me, for instance, such would be finishing a meal, having a dead time at work, finishing a TV show episode, driving, etc. You need to identify yours and make sure you have you PV ready and start vaping as soon as the triggering event happens, preferably before the craving hits. You won't be able to avoid all cravings, but this could help.

I was lucky enough to be able to switch over without a "transition" period, but many users say they had longer time of vaping and still lighting up here and there. It is important to not look at those cigarettes as failures, and keep vaping trying to maintain the vape as your main fix.

Whenever you can, do not stop vaping until you are satisfied. Nicotine is absorbed more slowly from vapor, and you may need longer "sessions".

Find your nicotine concentration need (the miligrams listed), and don't try to taper it off too quickly.

There's a saying around here, I don't know who coined it*, "trust the vape". It will help you with the cravings, you just need to keep doing it. Don't give it up - there are many ways to increase the "kick". I don't know your setup, but you may need a midsize or large battery device, and play with the resistance of the cartomizer / atomizer. Maybe consider variable voltage, or a 5-6V mod or passthru.

It's vital that you explore the flavors to figure out what you can vape with pleasure for longer times. You may want to use such an "all day vape" at lower nicotine strength, and have a "rescue vape" with higher nicotine for particularly bad cravings.

Most importantly, every cigarette you don't smoke counts. Don't become frustrated if you do light some up for a while."

 

[SirKillawatt]

Wonderful words of inspiration and wisdom, my friend. I have a volcano magma; it isn't the best but i can still get buzzed from it and it works fine for now. I'm going to be upgrading in a week or two, actually, im not sure to what yet. perhaps you could help me out super fast. the only specs i desire are blank tanks (which seem to be quite common nowadays) so i can refill them when need be. perhaps like something in the 510 like a joye or something, im not too knowledgeable when it comes to mid-range ecigs (the step below mods, which i know nothing about).

 

[cindycated]

I think it's all in one's state of mind. If you say "I'm quitting smoking" the "friend" that's been with you all these years, you're gonna feel deprived, and then you start craving it. Then it's on your mind all the time, you obsess and it just takes over everything. But if you say "I don't smoke anymore. I vape now," how you look at it is a little different. That's what worked for me. Now, the 1 1/2 packs I had left almost a year ago is still in my freezer, but God help anybody who tries to take away my vaping stuff!

Congrats on the analogs skipped!