Want to quit Vaping so bad, need some positive words please

[Stephiluu]

Hey, so I’m 32 years old. Started smoking when I was 14 stupidly and quit but switched to vaping 7 years ago. I found the switch really easy and vaping was so satisfying but now I’m so addicted, more than I ever was to smoking. It’s constantly in my hand and I use it all day, every day. Just 2 years ago I got really poorly with blood clots on my lungs (not to do with vaping) but it’s scared me so much into wanting to give it all up because the damage the clots left could develop into something a lot more serious in the future. My husband also hates smoking/vaping and he would be so proud of me, and also for my boys. I want to be around for as long as possible for them.I So where I am right now, well like I said I want to quit this vape for good and this happened over night lol, I literally said the day before that I would never quit it then I woke up with this feeling like I had too (strange) but anyway so I was on 12mg on nicotine, I ordered a 0% nicotine liquid and started using that straight away. I’m now on day 3 of using the vape with no nicotine and wow it’s been quite tough but not unbearable. The worst part is the sleepless nights, absolutely no sleep at all which apparently is the withdrawal of nicotine and also the odd crying like somebody has died every few hours lol but Iv got this far. My plan is to get rid of one of the addictions (the nicotine) and then get rid of the vape all together and deal with that addiction. Problem is I really really enjoy vaping so I know this is going to be tough, especially the habit part so I would love some advice on best things to help with the habit side of things, also how to cope without it Etc and anything else that may help me to do this for good! I would do absolutely anything to be smoke/vape free by Christmas so please any support would be so so appreciated ❤️

Sorry forgot to add, Iv also ordered the Allen carr book as almost every thread on here mentions it at least once so I’m going to keep vaping 0% until I have read that. That’s my plan for now 😂

No advice (I suspect my vape will be prised from my cold dead hand in the future!) but well done so far and good luck! You've done the hardest part, the first 3 days and the physical addiction part should be nearly over. It's the mental part that's challenging. Just keep reminding yourself of why you're doing it and find something else to do with your hands/mouth (preferably not eating crap!). Maybe time for a hobby?

Hi, I was exactly like you. I went to 0% really slowly so didn't struggle like you did. When I was happy on the 0% I switched to zero flavour juice. I still carried the vape around with me everywhere, was still obsessed with having it with me, but gradually stopped actually vaping! I put it on a shelf where it was visible, told myself I could use it whenever I liked, and 6 months later I realised I hadn't touched it. It was so gradual and completely painless, I think it was the zero flavour that did it for me. Best of luck.

I think @Feckinlego has nailed what you need to do. You should have done it slower maybe but you've done really well

Ah thanks so much for the comment already! Wasn’t expecting any so soon! @RagzRebooted yes the hand to mouth thing will be the hardest for me, I’m already eating more crap just thinking about it 😂 it’s a good job I’m actually underweight so a few pounds won’t hurt and yes I also agree I should of done it slower and more gradually but Iv almost finished day 3 now so I think I’m past the worst of the nicotine bit. Iv brought loads of sweets, mints and straws and also a fidget to keep my hands busy. I just want to be as mentally prepared as possible so I do not fail. I never ever thought I would ever stop it so this is a massive deal to me. @Feckinlego why did I never think of that? That’s such a good idea. I may deffo go out and get a flavourless one tomorrow! Thanks so much guys for the advice and help. I’ll keep posting back here with anything that helps and just to keep you updated! Pray for me 😂 also pray I can sleep tonight please haha

Following this thread and wishing you luck OP.

I also vape constantly and dream of quitting

@KindleBlanketsandmugoftea Ah why don’t you do it with me? I know it seems so scary to actually do it but I believe we can do it! If not then I hope eventually this thread will help you! Thanks so much

I found the hardest thing was what to do with my hands, it was habit of sucking on the vape i was addicted to because i was on zero nicotine.

I tried keeping myself busy but that only caused me to vape more when i wasnt busy.

The best thing i found was using an empty/dead disposable vape, once the battery dies it doesnt vape but you can still suck on it, so i carried on like that for a few days, i think gradually my brain realised it was getting nothing out of it so i used it less and less. Also just holding it in situations i used to vape helped.

I still have an empty vape now and when i feel stressed take the occasional fake drag of it

How are you getting on OP?

I've made it my new year's resolution to give up so I'm joining in on the quitting journey.

I'd previously tried vaping 0% as a precursor to quitting, but kept giving in and buying some of my usual 6mg juice. I think cold turkey is the only way for me to quite something. So I've gotten rid of all my vaping stuff and committing to giving up fully.

It's really hard at the moment. So far it's the first thing in the morning hit of nicotine I'm missing the most! It used to be my incentive to get out of bed. I'm just looking forward to the future when I'm readjusted to living without nicotine.

@yellowsmileyface Hi, well done. I’m on day 90 now! Just had to throw everything away and stick to it. It’s been incredibly hard but I’m getting there. Don’t think about it much anymore and your get there too I promise. I do miss it still but will never go back now! Keep going, I promise it’s worth it xxx

Well done, I’ve been addicted to vaping as well as nicotine lozenges for years but have decided to quit for 2023. 2 days in cold turkey and it’s difficult but reading this thread has given me a push to keep going so thank you

@Stephiluu congrats on making it 90 days!! And thanks for the words of encouragement. I feel determined to stick to it.

@Anothernamechange3 congrats to you too for making the decision to quit. We're currently in the same boat so I know how you feel. It is difficult now, just trying to keep busy and remind myself that it will get easier!

@Anothernamechange3 keep going! If I can do it you can too trust me! Your get there I promise! I never thought I’d be able to stop and here we are xx

Thank you. Hijacking your old thread but if anyone wants to write here for support I’ll keep checking in. I was really irritable last night but if I give in I’m back to square one, so I’m thinking I either carry on quitting and it will get easier, or accept I’ll be sucking on a fake plastic cigarette for the rest of my life. That helped me to stay strong.

Yeah, I've been thinking the same thing. I don't wanna have to go through this again so it's better to stick with it! Also been thinking about how vaping can be such a hassle sometimes. Stuff like needing to change the coils, needing to buy coils, needing to buy more juice, needing to make sure it's charged... it's actually all such a faff I want to be liberated from.

Been having a few emotional wobbles. More sad than irritable. And I've been sleeping so badly. Must've only got a few hours overall last night. Supposedly the first week is the hardest and the withdrawal symptoms should ease up after that, so it's just a matter of pushing through.

Agreed, plus the amount of little plastic bottles I got through was so bad for the environment, and recently I’ve been buying disposable ones which is even worse. We’ve got this! I think it’s almost harder to come off the stop smoking aids than cigarettes

That's true, vaping is really not very environmentally friendly!

I'm definitely finding it harder now than I did when I gave up smoking. In comparison giving up smoking was a breeze 'cos I had a replacement. Now I've no replacement and I'm experiencing actual withdrawal for the first time.

I'd like to join you. Stopped smoking and vaping 3 months ago - still not smoking but started vaping again over Christmas. What an idiot. I really want to stop again.

I’m on day 6 of stopping - got down to 6mg/3mg then just gave up completely
definitely miss the habit, and feel irritable which is worst in the evening and it’s also 2am and I’m awake which I’m assuming may be related 🙈
if anyone else is giving up and wants to buddy up - I’ll be posting on here
also any tips, advice greatly appreciated

Hi everyone. Just want to update you. I’m 135 days in now, never gave in even tho I really struggled but I feel amazing now and don’t miss it at all! Keep going, it’s really hard but I promise it’s worth it x

Breathing in the harmful chemicals from vaping products can cause irreversible (cannot be cured) lung damage, lung disease and, in some cases, death. Some chemicals in vaping products can also cause cardiovascular disease and biological changes that are associated with cancer development.