Struggling when I drink.

[Roots820]

I've been vaping and smoke free for 16 days. I'm using about 3 mls per day of 18mg 50/50. The hardest thing for me right now is when I have a few (or sometimes more than a few) beers. I've managed to stay strong so far but it's really tugging at me right now to go have a smoke. Should I get some bottles of higher nic liquid for these occasions? Any suggestions?

 

[Muffinman92835]

Thats a good question ive wondered this myself too. I dont know what it is but i also get an odd craving for a cigarette when im drinking also. I donno why i dont get the same feeling from vaping while i drink.

 

[MiamiMom63]

I'd get a higher nic or a flavor with a strong throat hit mostly. I Vape alcohol based juices which help me keep my nic level low but gives me a strong TH. some people try Flash added to their juice to add throat hit also, or a slight amount of pure grain alcohol. Very slight as in drops.

 

[Robino1]

You might want to try a good NET tobacco vape for when you're out, or in, drinking. NET stands for Naturally Extracted Tobacco.
Here is a thread devoted to that subject: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/general-e-liquid-discussion/274904-natural-tobaccos.html. It will help to keep some higher nic juices around for those times when your drinking. I really believe you won't need to up your nic if you go with the NET's.

 

[Muffinman92835]

Ive never heard of alcohol based juice or "flash" where could i look into this? Is it an alcohol additive to your regular pg/vg juice?

 

[Chimney34]

Last time I was at my closest B&M a guy came in with the same issue. They're always really helpful & knowledgeable. They suggested that the guy up his nic but only when he was out drinking as the 18mg was otherwise working fine for him. He was vaping 18mg & they suggested a bottle of 24 or 36mg.

 

[MiamiMom63]

Well, I use alcohol based organic extract flavorings. But here's a link for flash also. There may be other places also but this is the first link I grabbed after googling for it. I have never used it personally but it was recommended to me when I started lowering my nic and before I used the organic extracts. http://.............../store/Miscellaneous/FLASH/prod_430.html

 

[Sheila Michele 1971]

I would def go with a higher nic for those occasions. You might like the higher nic in the am as well for now. I think I read a thread on here that it takes over a month to detox from the other stuff thats in ciggies.....so that might be an issue also.

 

[MiamiMom63]

I personally have tried to avoid upping my nic but that's due to high blood pressure problems. Others probably have no problems.

 

[cherrycakes]

Lol maybe you could just not drink?

 

[Roots820]

Awesome! I have a sample of 24mg that I'll try and I have some tobacco flavors from HHV. I think those are NET. Legend was pretty much all I vaped last Friday night and it was a minor miracle that I didn't have a stink all night. Thanks all!

 

[wandawag]

this has happened to me as well, and what worked for me was getting hubbys cig a like. put 24mg juice in his little carto and vape away. this is the same level i normally vape, but stronger than his greensmartliving carts. i feel more like i am giving in to my needs and it helps. i only drink one, so when i am done, the urge is over and i go back to my regular vaping. it is in our mighty brains what we have connected to drinking, and a stinky used to go with it.....now we have to switch to vaping with drinking.....that is how i solved my brain problem.

 

[jareebz]

What set-up are you using? I only had this problem when I first quit smoking, but I've been using a cigarette style e-cig so being able to hold it and vape it like a normal smoke seems to help.

 

[Roots820]

Lol maybe you could just not drink?

Probably would work best, but for me that's akin to telling a smoker to just not smoke. I like to have a couple beers after a long day or especially when the weather is beautiful like it is tonight. I'll tackle one vice at a time.

 

[Muffinman92835]

Thanks a lot for the information MiamiMom greatly appreciated.

 

[chellemmm]

Could buy an NJoy thingy at the gas station when you are out. Has a really high nic level. Also, Blu disposable is 24. Drinking makes one lower inhibitions, so maybe not drink for a few months? LOL!

 

[Roots820]

What set-up are you using? I only had this problem when I first quit smoking, but I've been using a cigarette style e-cig so being able to hold it and vape it like a normal smoke seems to help.

I got an eRoll which is really great for that, and an MVP which I use at home only. I'm sucking on both, alternating right now! LOL

 

[chuckr01]

I amazed myself Saturday and went to a cookout and made it through the day without an analog. And yes, I did have a beer or two (or three....) This will work, I'm not off the analogs entirely, but when I find the right blend I will be. There is hope.

 

[MiamiMom63]

I get my organic alcohol based extracts from high desert Vapes. They are natures flavors extracts. I can let someone try my DIY at 8 mg and they get major throat hit compared to their 24. Lol. I love the stuff.

 

[Roots820]

Could buy an NJoy thingy at the gas station when you are out. Has a really high nic level. Also, Blu disposable is 24. Drinking makes one lower inhibitions, so maybe not drink for a few months? LOL!

So not drinking entirely would be difficult for me, but I have noticed I drink a LOT less when I'm off the stinks. Probably half of what I normally do. I guess I'm being mindful or vigilant to the inhibition thing or something. It's just an added bonus saving more money. Whee!