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As for throat hit -- certain flavors bring it hard. I've come across one Clove flavor and one Wintergreen flavor (in the last month, for both) that have ROCKED my SOCKS off in terms of TH .. and I was never one to care about it. So don't give up!
The trick is to find quality vendors that allow you to "sample" flavors -- meaning unrestricted levels of nic, pg/vg in SMALL bottles for CHEAP. There are several threads about this, I even started one myself and got a few good answers ( E-Liquid Sampler Packs )
Basically, the idea is, don't beat yourself up over it. You're doing a great job -- and there's a pretty intense learning curve. I encourage your willingness to try new PVs -- but I beg you -- please explore juice! Nic is important, but I think throat hit is important for you too. Maybe try the PIF threads -- trade some juice that you aren't too fond of, and try some new stuff. You might just find something that you like, and maybe just for the cost of shipping to someone else in a similar situation.
Best of luck to you!!!
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I don't know what your smoking habits/brands/whatever were before -- but this is REALLY low. I started at 18mg and that's kind of low to start out with. A lot of folks find their sweet spot at 24mg. Some can't quit smoking until they hit 36mg. Almost everyone recommends you have several different levels of nic (higher to fight bad cravings, after a meal, or with your coffee/alcohol) to help you along. I realize you've spent a lot of money on juice, but if you don't have enough nic, you aren't going to get the satisfaction you need, no matter your voltage, PV setup or atty/carto preference. I really recommend getting either some higher nic juice, or just some "nic juice" (where you can add a couple drops -- STRICTLY MEASURED -- to a bottle of e-juice to increase its strength). But make sure you understand about mixing nic before you do this.
As for throat hit -- certain flavors bring it hard. I've come across one Clove flavor and one Wintergreen flavor (in the last month, for both) that have ROCKED my SOCKS off in terms of TH .. and I was never one to care about it. So don't give up!
The trick is to find quality vendors that allow you to "sample" flavors -- meaning unrestricted levels of nic, pg/vg in SMALL bottles for CHEAP. There are several threads about this, I even started one myself and got a few good answers ( E-Liquid Sampler Packs )
Not me! I'm still really shy about it. I even have a (very small, fits in the palm of my tiny lady hands!) box mod. But it's very rare that I'm open or public about it. Very few people know.
I have experienced similar issues, especially when I'm drinking. Having a satisfying juice (my with-alcohol vape changes often!) helps a TON -- but you need to focus on the minute-to-minute cravings, and getting those under control, before you even START to worry about these kinds of cravings. These are very hard to shake -- I remember a point in time when I couldn't tell if the cigarette helped the alcohol go down better, or the alcohol helped the cigarette go down better.. Anyway, it's something that is etched into your mind -- and it's going to take some drinking WITHOUT smoking (probably a lot of it) for your mind to dissociate smoking and drinking.
Basically, the idea is, don't beat yourself up over it. You're doing a great job -- and there's a pretty intense learning curve. I encourage your willingness to try new PVs -- but I beg you -- please explore juice! Nic is important, but I think throat hit is important for you too. Maybe try the PIF threads -- trade some juice that you aren't too fond of, and try some new stuff. You might just find something that you like, and maybe just for the cost of shipping to someone else in a similar situation.
Best of luck to you!!!
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