the final push: a request for encouragement

[Buckeyevapen]

Long story short: I have been vaping for about 4 months now. In that time I've learned a lot. Not only about vaping but about myself. vaping has helped me reduce my use of analogs greatly: 80% to be exact. 15 years, a pack a day. Now I'm down to those final 4; 1 with my coffee, 1 on the way to work, 2 at nights and I'm having the hardest time shaking them.

I want to get those last 4 gone. So I'm writing this community for advice, suggestions and mostly encouragement.

I'm so close and just need that final nudge.

Thoughts?

 

[vapeNoob4]

What nicotine level do you vape at?

 

[YKruss]

Just do what you are already doing and that day will come - the day of no stickies.

 

[A24Smiley]

Welcome and Go Bucks OH- . Umm as far as getting away from those last few. I recommend just reducing down to three a day for a week then two for a week then one for how ever long. It took me a long time to get rid of them completely but I was still proud of how much I reduced the amount. I still have a half a pack in my car haven't smoked for almost two months but I told myself if I really wanted one or felt I needed one I could smoke and that has worked for me so far. Good Luck you have already done great reducing that much. Everyone's journey is different be proud.

 

[steam heat]

Hello and welcome try an cut your 4 down to 2 and so on and so fourth.... Also Rember to count the cigarettes you did not smoke not the ones you did! You are on the right path just keep doing what you are doing.

 

[daviedog]

sleep late & don't go to work. This will cut out 2.
Kidding aside, you cut down by yourself. No one held your hand.
step 1= willpower
step 2= pure cussedness..

 

[suprtrkr]

Hi! You're on your way. Suggestions: try them one at a time, and leave the first in the morning for last. And get another tank and fill it with higher-than-usual nic juice, pop it on and vape it at the time of the cig you're trying to kill.

 

[MudVaper]

Long story short: I have been vaping for about 4 months now. In that time I've learned a lot. Not only about vaping but about myself. Vaping has helped me reduce my use of analogs greatly: 80% to be exact. 15 years, a pack a day. Now I'm down to those final 4; 1 with my coffee, 1 on the way to work, 2 at nights and I'm having the hardest time shaking them.

I want to get those last 4 gone. So I'm writing this community for advice, suggestions and mostly encouragement.

I'm so close and just need that final nudge.

Thoughts?

Personally, I had to stop buying smokes to keep myself from lighting up those few a day. I just couldn't completely stop, even though those few a day tasted like crap.

Also told myself I was stopping, not quitting. That stopped the panic I got at the thought of never smoking again. Did the trick mentally.

Even if you keep those last few a day, you are way ahead of the game and four smokes a day is way better than a pack a day. I'd say you are a success. It took me almost three years to completely put the cigarettes away.

 

[DingerCPA]

Long story short: I have been vaping for about 4 months now. In that time I've learned a lot. Not only about vaping but about myself. Vaping has helped me reduce my use of analogs greatly: 80% to be exact. 15 years, a pack a day. Now I'm down to those final 4; 1 with my coffee, 1 on the way to work, 2 at nights and I'm having the hardest time shaking them.

I want to get those last 4 gone. So I'm writing this community for advice, suggestions and mostly encouragement.

I'm so close and just need that final nudge.

Thoughts?

Congrats on dropping that first 80%! That's a hella step...

O.k. You've narrowed down WHEN you're having those last few. Sounds habitual. So, "1 on the way to work" - in your car? Why not vape instead? First thing I did when I backed out of the driveway (if I could even wait THAT long) was to light up. Now, I just take a hit on my mod. Yup, traded one habit for another.

"2 at nights" - what's going on in the evenings that draws you to a cigarette? Can you vape in lieu of one (or both) of the smokes?

Now, EVERYONE is different. Some folks still have a smoke or two - THEIR (i.e. YOUR) choice.

Nic level might be an issue. Maybe you could benefit from WTA (whole tobacco alkaloid) Some folks have sworn by that. I never really needed that. Getting rid of those last few smokes was purely monetary. I was just too darn cheap to buy another pack. I told myself that I'd spent enough (LOLOLOLOL) at that time (LOLOLOLOL) that I couldn't justify spending money on smokes AND vape stuff. Fast forward TWO YEARS, and I've spent PLENTY on moar vapey stuffs. But, it's my "reward" for not buying any more cigarettes.

You'll get there when the time is right. Hang in there.

 

[Newbie vapor]

Hi there!!

Welcome to ecf! I'm new here too!!

Its great that you're finally kicking the ....!
I kinda started vaping around the same time, 7months odd. What helped me is a vape flavor close to smoking & lotsa exercise. It helps to hit the gym, bike when you want to quit.

 

[MudVaper]

Congrats on dropping that first 80%! That's a hella step...

O.k. You've narrowed down WHEN you're having those last few. Sounds habitual. So, "1 on the way to work" - in your car? Why not vape instead? First thing I did when I backed out of the driveway (if I could even wait THAT long) was to light up. Now, I just take a hit on my mod. Yup, traded one habit for another.

"2 at nights" - what's going on in the evenings that draws you to a cigarette? Can you vape in lieu of one (or both) of the smokes?

Now, EVERYONE is different. Some folks still have a smoke or two - THEIR (i.e. YOUR) choice.

Nic level might be an issue. Maybe you could benefit from WTA (whole tobacco alkaloid) Some folks have sworn by that. I never really needed that. Getting rid of those last few smokes was purely monetary. I was just too darn cheap to buy another pack. I told myself that I'd spent enough (LOLOLOLOL) at that time (LOLOLOLOL) that I couldn't justify spending money on smokes AND vape stuff. Fast forward TWO YEARS, and I've spent PLENTY on moar vapey stuffs. But, it's my "reward" for not buying any more cigarettes.

You'll get there when the time is right. Hang in there.

Yes, I had to use WTA. Still do as the need arises.

A lot of folks have success with having a special vape just for those times when they would smoke again - a kind of reward vape.

 

[gingertalk196]

I agree with YKruss and that day will come. Some find that they give up smoking the day they begin to vape but others take weeks or months to make the complete transition. Just keep at it and you will get there. Congratulations on cutting back so much and best of luck in the future!

 

[KentA]

 

[Vandal]

Greetings.

I was in the same boat as you, Buckeyevapen. I had whittled myself down to 4 cigarettes a day, for those crucial times (upon waking and after eating a meal). One night, I realized my pack was empty. I just didn't bother to go and buy another. It has been well over 6 years since then, so I don't recall exactly what was going on in my head at the time. I'm sure I was a little anxious, but the store was half a block away and if I found I was freaking out, I could just run down there. I have not had a cigarette since that night.

So for me, it was not having them around, but close enough at hand for comfort. I congratulate you on your efforts and wish you a long and healthy cigarette-free life!

(BTW, I was a 2 1/2 - 3 pack a day smoker for 42 years. Absolutely hard core. I spent 10 days transitioning off cigarettes via vaping. I was flabbergasted at how easy it was.)

 

[cring]

Welcome and great job so far. I had the worst time after coffee myself, and found if I used a more desert like flavor after said coffee I could forgo the analog. Did not happen overnight, but I did start to find myself reaching for the vape more and more due to the flavor combo/pairing. Good luck

 

[djsvapour]

It took me 24mg and an increase in power (from 6 to 9 watts) to jump off the cliff and fly.

I just did it one day. Never looked back.

 

[Mannie]

I used a large amount of mind-power. My brain is still relatively sore, but it was worth it. When I was down to the "final four" (I was just like you, believe me), every time I had the habitual craving, I forced my mind to think about the damage they do, and stiffly reached for the vape, only to realize how much better vaping felt, tasted, and satisfied.
In short, I mentally grossed myself out of smoking. Maybe that will help you, why not give it a go?

 

[Buckeyevapen]

I want to thank all of you for the kind words and ideas that each of you have shared. What a great community!

I definitely feel encouraged and have some additional tactics to try.

 

[r77r7r]

The last few? That's common to have a tough time with those. Myself, I went and lit those last few, took a few puffs to satisfy the beast inside, then picked up my vape while it burned out in the ashtray. Letting Them Go Worked better than pushing them away.

 

[Buckeyevapen]

Welcome and Go Bucks OH- . Umm as far as getting away from those last few. I recommend just reducing down to three a day for a week then two for a week then one for how ever long. It took me a long time to get rid of them completely but I was still proud of how much I reduced the amount. I still have a half a pack in my car haven't smoked for almost two months but I told myself if I really wanted one or felt I needed one I could smoke and that has worked for me so far. Good Luck you have already done great reducing that much. Everyone's journey is different be proud.

GO BUCKS INDEED!!