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fantalimon23 · 22/03/2024 08:14

I know this will attract judgement but I'm not asking for criticism, just discussion.

Never been a smoker but recently took up vaping. Dh does it and so do a few friends. I was curious. We are going through a very stressful time in life - young dc and no help, demanding job, house renovation. I was winding down in the evenings using booze and junk food which wasn't good for me either so I suppose I just wanted to try something that helped relax me. I do enjoy it but I don't think I'm 'addicted' per se, for example I don't take it out with me during the day and don't miss it. I just use it in the evenings.

Anyway bizarrely I have health anxiety which is quite ridiculous when I think of all of the unhealthy habits and coping mechanisms I have. But I do worry about the vape. There is so much conflicting info out there - loads of sources saying it's much better than smoking others saying it's as bad or worse. All the alleged health issues they can cause but no definitive studies as they've not been around long enough.

So I guess I'm wondering if you vape, why? What does it bring you? And do you worry about the health impact?

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LyingWitchInTheWardrobe · 23/03/2024 16:38

lallaland123, I don't know if you have nicotine in your vape but if you do, what got me through when I first stop smoking, was reading that nicotine is out of the body in 24 hours. I thought that was doable, counting down the hours.

The habit though, that's another matter. Best of luck to you. I don't recommend sugar almonds.

lallaland123 · 23/03/2024 16:24

read this thread yesterday , decided to never vape again and still haven't vaped ( over 24 hours )

I thought i'm not "very" addicted just a little

but having huge cravings now . :(

OneTC · 23/03/2024 16:04

TheNewDeer · 23/03/2024 15:55

i had no bloomin idea you were disabled or on benefits. You have shoehorned that in for some reason

This is why it's a bad idea to scrape unrelated shite into a thread though isn't it

KimMumsnet · 23/03/2024 16:03

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fantalimon23 · 23/03/2024 16:02

It's sad but not surprising (especially on AIBU) that people can't have a discussion about something without it resorting to personal attacks.

A simple 'I don't agree with vaping because of xyz' would be better than calling people who choose to do it thick, low class, weird, bad parents etc.

These threads always go the same way, not sure why I expected different.

Appreciate all viewpoints and will definitely check out the Jordan North documentary at some point.

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YouDidntEvenAskIfSheWasThereMoriarty · 23/03/2024 16:00

TheNewDeer · 23/03/2024 15:58

because as i have repeatedly said

you were on the other thread i was on saying that no issue with tweens gaming very violent games or for extensive periods of time.

When the evidence suggest otherwise

and you’re doing the same thing here with vaping

because it’s important to you , you are blinded to the evidence

This has got nothing to do with this topic whatsoever.

I suggest you stop derailing this thread by criticising what a disabled person does with their time.

TheNewDeer · 23/03/2024 15:58

because as i have repeatedly said

you were on the other thread i was on saying that no issue with tweens gaming very violent games or for extensive periods of time.

When the evidence suggest otherwise

and you’re doing the same thing here with vaping

because it’s important to you , you are blinded to the evidence

YouDidntEvenAskIfSheWasThereMoriarty · 23/03/2024 15:56

TheNewDeer · 23/03/2024 15:55

i had no bloomin idea you were disabled or on benefits. You have shoehorned that in for some reason

Is this really what you want to be doing with your Saturday?

YouDidntEvenAskIfSheWasThereMoriarty · 23/03/2024 15:56

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TheNewDeer · 23/03/2024 15:55

i had no bloomin idea you were disabled or on benefits. You have shoehorned that in for some reason

TheNewDeer · 23/03/2024 15:54

ok if that’s how you read it

not that because you vape and because you vape extensively you refuse to open your mind to any argument other than - it’s fine fine FINE!!

YouDidntEvenAskIfSheWasThereMoriarty · 23/03/2024 15:52

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TheNewDeer · 23/03/2024 15:46

YouDidntEvenAskIfSheWasThereMoriarty · 23/03/2024 15:42

Jesus Christ. I've got insomnia and arthritis and I'm on benefits. Yes, I occasionally play Red Dead Redemption when I can't sleep.

What the fuck does that have to do with anything?

because vaping, as evidence by your staunch defending on it on a number of other threads, is obviously very bloody important to you! and it’s making you post daft nonsense that the abode advertising clearly isn’t pitcher at the youth market (oh yes, one of those companies had to pull the entire campaign as the Oz gov said it was pitched to the youth market!)

gano · 23/03/2024 15:44

ForNaiceHiker · 22/03/2024 08:43

my friend who vapes says she always vapes so much less when visiting me because i ask her to go outside

could be a good way to getting your child to reduce!

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Agree with this. I switched to vaping from smoking, but I treat it the same as smoking and will only vape outside for 5 minute stints. It means that I'm not puffing away on it all the time.

YouDidntEvenAskIfSheWasThereMoriarty · 23/03/2024 15:42

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Jesus Christ. I've got insomnia and arthritis and I'm on benefits. Yes, I occasionally play Red Dead Redemption when I can't sleep.

What the fuck does that have to do with anything?

TheNewDeer · 23/03/2024 15:42

i suppose if it was really central to your life… you would defend it relentlessly

TheNewDeer · 23/03/2024 15:41

LyingWitchInTheWardrobe · 23/03/2024 15:37

You're a lot more patient than I am, TheNewDear, that poster will keep 'othering' until their fingers bleed. I'm fully expecting a packet of Skittles as the next idiotic gotcha.

we won’t get anywhere

on other threads posters have put views and studies to her on vaping and she just digs her heels in more 🤷

YouDidntEvenAskIfSheWasThereMoriarty · 23/03/2024 15:40

TheNewDeer · 23/03/2024 15:34

@YouDidntEvenAskIfSheWasThereMoriarty

i will take a punt

You don’t think gaming for hours on end day in and day out is bad for children/ teenagers?

I'm not sure if that's a typo but if you mean vaping then no ideally no one would be doing it.

No one would be stuffing their face with chocolate and crisps or getting pissed on wine either but it's acceptable for adults to make the decision to prioritise fun choices.

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LyingWitchInTheWardrobe · 23/03/2024 15:37

You're a lot more patient than I am, TheNewDear, that poster will keep 'othering' until their fingers bleed. I'm fully expecting a packet of Skittles as the next idiotic gotcha.

TheNewDeer · 23/03/2024 15:34

@YouDidntEvenAskIfSheWasThereMoriarty

i will take a punt

You don’t think gaming for hours on end day in and day out is bad for children/ teenagers?

Creatureofhabit87 · 23/03/2024 15:28

I started vaping with the disposable ones.. socially and enjoyed it but knew it was a really bad habit and felt guilty every single time I did it! I would then do it after work when feeling stressed or just randomly really! I’ve never smoked so that wasn’t the reason! When I then feel guilty I fill it with water and put it in the bin to stop the temptation! Have stopped myself buying another. Watch Jordan North’s documentary which will encourage you not to… ignorance is bliss but when you see what you’re inhaling into your lungs it will put you off!!

userxx · 23/03/2024 15:28

HungryBeagle · 22/03/2024 08:35

The problem is, vaping was originally seen as a way to help people quit smoking, but now people who have never smoked have taken up vaping and created a whole new group of people who will develop health problems.
I hate walking past people vaping in the street, I hate the sickly sweet smell. I think they look like knobs, too.

Yep, as a stop smoking tool it's pretty effective, can't understand why people who have never smoked cigarettes are now vaping.

YouDidntEvenAskIfSheWasThereMoriarty · 23/03/2024 15:26

TheNewDeer · 23/03/2024 15:22

youth market

so 12-16

very much children in most of peoples eyes

They are not twelve years old! They look like university students.

Is this aimed at children? Brightly coloured packaging, cartoonish letters, fruity smells?? Or are those things also appealing to adults?

Do you vape?
LyingWitchInTheWardrobe · 23/03/2024 15:24

Yes, TheNewDeer. Completely predictable too.

It's not pleasant to think of a company that you use actively exploiting children but it's there, up close and personal. Nothing can distract from that.

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