Vaping + Drinking (Uh oh)

[Twinturbo4486]

So, I was on my third day of being analog free last night when my roommate and I decided to get some beer on friday night, why not huh? So after a few beers I am vaping away and having a good ole time, but then after another the vaping started to do less and less for me and I wasn't quite satisfied. By my fourth beer and constantly vaping thinking something is wrong, I finally realized I was craving an analog pretty bad. In my first week of not smoking, I don't think it was a good idea to drink.

So I told my roommate, I'm going to bed. He's like what? Why? We just started drinking. I said I am craving a cigarette too damn bad right now and I'm not messing up the last three days I have made it without one. He understood because he was happy I had stopped and let me go to sleep, which I did and I never broke down and smoked one, but I probably would have it I would have stayed up and continued to drink.

When I woke up this morning I was actually surprised and kind of proud that I didn't smoke as it was as easy as asking my roommate for one. ANYTIME in the past I craved like that for an analog when I was quitting I would ALWAYS break down and smoke. So I know this time I am dedicated and dead serious about quitting. I think I love vaping too much to go back now, but I am not drinking for at least a couple weeks to get my body fully adjusted to vaping

So how long have you been vaping? And do you STILL crave an analog when you drink? Or does that eventually go away and you are satisfied vaping + drinking?

 

[cskent]

I don't drink often but when I do I want a tobacco flavored juice. Try some RY4 or 555 in 100% PG. I think its the strong flavor and more throat hit that keeps me satisfied.

 

[thomas_mikel]

I agree with cskent. I would also add that using a higher voltage device, higher nic content or l/r attys/cartos helps when consuming alcohol.

 

[lemonshrew]

Yeah something with a strong flavor really helps. This may sound strange but it also helps when you are sick. The first time I really craved an analog was when I had a stomach virus. You know that awful taste you get when you're sick? I discovered that vaping chocolate while dealing with that was a bad idea.

Luckily, one of the free samples I received from freedomsmokeusa was fireball. I said "what the heck" and dripped some, and WOW!, what a difference. After I got better I tried it with an alcoholic beverage and found it was much more satisfying than the sweet lighter flavors I usually vape.

 

[Twinturbo4486]

Thanks for the tips guys, only thing is I have a pretty brutal throat hit at the moment already (probably more than an analog) because I am vaping 100%PG Menthol juice that is 24mg and I can't vape higher nic or it makes me sick.

I do think your suggestions are what I am definitely going to do when I'm drinking, but I just think the root to my problem is I am only three days in and haven't made the full transition over yet. I think once my body is used to vaping and the analog cravings minimize or go away completely after a week or two, then I think I will be okay with exactly what you guys referenced.

Thanks again for the tips! Will do it, or continue with the PG Menthol next time I drink but I gotta wait a week or two haha.

 

[JohnnyKozo]

A lot of the forum users Snus in addition to vaping, especially when drinking. It helps. Personally, I like a pinch of Copenhagen when the room starts spinning. But that's obviously not good advice to give.

 

[hairball]

Get yourself some higher nic content so that when the craving happens, you'll have it on hand. Fill cartomizers prior to drinking so you don't wind up spilling it all over.

 

[Twinturbo4486]

Funny you said that Johnny, I actually used to dip Skoal awhile back when I stopped smoking for about 6 months. So I am definitely familiar with dipping so it's not bad advice Only thing I would worry about is 24mg nicotine is pretty strong for me atm, I dunno what a pinch would do along with that... might get a little sick.

If it happens next time though I may try

 

[Levitas]

I didn't have a drink since nearly 8 weeks after I quit, so, it was a little easier for me I would assume But, I've found that any craving that I get is no different than when I am not drinking; after sex, meals, in the car, before school, after school, (and now during school ), and of course, while drinking.

As others had said, the device and juice are key to withholding the strongest urges. Some people say cinnamon, others say menthol, I say whatever works for you. Personally, Boba's bounty @12mg packs a strong enough TH for me to stay satisfied all day and it is as this time, my go-to-vape. Ymmv.

If you're interested in a stronger mod (if you have some soldering skills you can order a 5v or VV kit from madvapes.com) or you can order one already made from a member here, Godzilla in the e-supplier forum, for nice and cheap.

You did the right thing, and remember, if you were to ever slip - tis not the end of the world.

 

[DC2]

This question comes up a lot, and high percentage of people do prefer tobacco flavors and/or more throat hit when drinking.

 

[thomas_mikel]

If you're using 24mg already, just buy a l/r atty for the next time you're drinking. You might be pleasantly surprised.

 

[Twinturbo4486]

I actually have been thinking about getting one already thomas, I've heard a lot of good things about it. I think I definitely will now. Funny, I told myself when I first started "I just want a regular Ego, I don't need any mods, drip tips, etc. etc. etc.

And here I am with drip tips on order, about to order a LR atty, looking at cartomizers.... haha. It'll get ya huh?

 

[player30]

There are triggers that make us want a cigarette. I quit drinking before I quit smoking (extreme I know), because I have never been able to drink without smoking. Back in February, I was in a casino, and that "I want a real cigarette" trigger hit. I fought it and went four days in a casino without one. It gave me confidence that I could fight the urges.

Congratulations on choosing the alternative that would keep you from smoking.

 

[thomas_mikel]

I actually have been thinking about getting one already thomas, I've heard a lot of good things about it. I think I definitely will now. Funny, I told myself when I first started "I just want a regular Ego, I don't need any mods, drip tips, etc. etc. etc.

And here I am with drip tips on order, about to order a LR atty, looking at cartomizers.... haha. It'll get ya huh?

Yeah, I said the same thing. I was just going to do regular penstyles. But two years later, I've had a Protege, Prodigy V2 and am now happily vaping an ego with Ce2 cartos. 24mg was the strength I needed to kick the cigarette craving. But I think I've finally found the perfect PV for me. I really liked the protege, but switched to the ego after my threads wore out on it.

 

[Twinturbo4486]

There are triggers that make us want a cigarette. I quit drinking before I quit smoking (extreme I know), because I have never been able to drink without smoking. Back in February, I was in a casino, and that "I want a real cigarette" trigger hit. I fought it and went four days in a casino without one. It gave me confidence that I could fight the urges.

Congratulations on choosing the alternative that would keep you from smoking.

Thanks player, and congratulations to you as well for deciding to fight that trigger! Im worried about the casino as well, as we have many over here in Biloxi (only a few hours from Birmingham ). We will see how that goes next time I decide to go waste money haha.

 

[DC2]

If you're using 24mg already, just buy a l/r atty for the next time you're drinking. You might be pleasantly surprised.

Now that's a good idea right there.

 

[want to quit]

I had issues with going out for drinks when I first started because some of my friends smoke and vaping just did not help as much while drinking. As some said above I used very strong PG flavors for insane TH and didnt care much for the taste while drinking as long as I get my TH.

I started in March and still want to smoke a cig everyday of my life. Sometimes I even consider smoking one in the hopes that it will taste horrible but what if I still enjoy it? it would waste the past 2 month + the hundreds of $ spend on vaping. I give it another month and if I still crave a cig really bad I just smoke one and hope to throw up so I never have the need for a cig again.

Best of luck for you it's a hard journey but together we can make it and many have done it before us.

 

[QueenInNC]

I don't ever crave analogs anymore, I just lose my PV and juice when I drink. I think I spend most of the evening locating what I have lost. lol

Good for you for not caving!!

 

[Twisty]

I agree with cskent. I would also add that using a higher voltage device, higher nic content or l/r attys/cartos helps when consuming alcohol.

High Voltage and alcohol. Now there is a combination made for youtube.

 

[Noodoggy]

one thing i have noticed with vaping is i dont want to drink as much. i like that lol cheaper and healthier. seemed when i smoke i could drink like a fish lol