To vape?

I’m the same as you op. I wish I never started to be honest. It’s stupid to vape as a non smoker but I suppose it’s the same question as why would anyone start smoking? Or start drinking? It starts with curiosity and before you know it you’re hooked. There isn’t enough long term evidence for the health risks but imo vaping is better than smoking and not vaping is (obviously) better than vaping. Lots of things are bad for us. Pick your vice I guess.

I don’t vape outside my home so all the comments about being anti social or looking like a baby sucking a dummy don’t bother me. But I know it was foolish to start and I would like to quit.

Are you vaping when you are around your family or only in private?

It's pretty annoying for other people to be around, so they may just find it difficult to be around you if you're doing it when you're with them. Or they're just worried about your health.

Ultimately, it's your choice. If you know the risks and choose to do it anyway, then that's your choice. Can't you just tell them that you've given up to get them off your back?

i googled “emphysema and vaping” and a whole bunch of stuff comes up that basically says it’s linked to a bunch of illnesses.

personally i reckon you'll feel fine for decades but itll get you in the end. as long as you know that it’s fine. but dont be under any illusions it’s harmless. it’s not.

“Vaping significantly increases the risk of developing emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by causing lung inflammation and tissue damage similar to conventional smoking. Studies suggest that e-cigarette aerosol triggers high levels of protease enzymes that break down lung tissue, potentially leading to emphysema, with some evidence showing it may be as damaging as, or in some cases more harmful to lung tissue than, tobacco.“

Why not just keep it to yourself? then you don’t need to listen to anyone’s opinions. You’re an adult, you don’t need your family telling you you’re pathetic.
I don’t personally like it but as long as no one’s puffing it in my face it doesn’t bother me.

They’re probably concerned for your health. And it’s daft to have taken it up as a non-smoker.

Bit ultimately, it’s your business. As long as you’re not affecting other people when you do it, it’s really only your problem.

Well adults look like they are sucking a dummy or sucking their thumb to me constantly putting on in their mouth. It's weird to be around as a non-vaper.

Did you smoke before? What led you to vaping?

Why do you enjoy about it?

If it's compared to smoking a packet of cigarettes a day, YANBU.

If you chose to start vaping in itself, rather than as harm reduction for tobacco, that would be very, very daft.

Oh come on, have you never been on Mumsnet before?

Vaping is the spawn of the devil and you're going to be ripped to shreds 🤣

I expect you're bored tonight? 😏