I didn't even used to smoke, had the odd one but didn't smoke for years before I tried a vape..when I tried my friend's vape, I didn't see what all the fuss was about. Then I had one on me and began using it more and more when concentrating on WFH some days. Before I knew it I was hooked. This was 3 years ago. I am glued to the stupid thing and have a love/hate relationship with it. After using it I think 'ew go away now', then an hour without it I'm 'omg I need you, you are amazing'.
I have tried to quit a few times, the most I have managed is a few hours. Pathetic. In those few hours I am foggy headed and thinking about vaping, 'just one last time' and give in. I have tried patches and lozengers, they do help, but then I'm here again trying to quit. So maybe I need to go cold turkey? I have some lozengers left, but I have also heard they are terrible for your teeth, and I don't want to do any further damage in the name of nicotine.
I stupidly think life won't be the same without it, a beer in the sun won't be as good without it, an intense film won't be the same without it, reading that stressful email won't be the same without it, but life was good before the vape, I just need to learn how to make it good again without thinking I need this nictone stick to help me.
I've read that it's all about willpower. If you want to give up and have good reasons you'll stop. Is it ridiculous that I'm struggling to find reasons? My husband tells me it's bad for your health, teeth, skin and we want to see our children grow. That should be enough! But I tell myself, oh they can't be that bad. If you know they're bad, tell me!! My husband also vapes, but he can stop easily. He said he'll stop tomorrow with me. And he'll be fine. He can go a week without one, I don't know how! I struggle with a few hours.
Anyway. Tomorrow I am quitting and want to succeed. Getting past the first 5 days is the hardest. Who is with me to share this journey?!