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Smoking to vaping?

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Foxbox · 06/06/2018 11:33

Has anyone succeeded in swapping smoking for vaping?
I can't stand how addicted to cigarettes I am, I wake every morning in panic about my health.
I just can't seem to get myself to stop! In fact the more I think about it, the more I smoke!
I was thinking trying to switch to vaping might be an idea?
Has anyone managed this? Any tips?
Thank you

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SamanthaH92 · 20/06/2018 00:23

Sorry to butt in again ladies but if you like cooling with a bit of fruity or something different heizenberg is always a good flavour. I personally like fruity. I find Vjuice has good flavours in 50/50 for those with pockexs. Well done today girls x

Ollivander84 · 20/06/2018 00:26

It's worth experimenting a bit with flavours. I've never really had a bad one from triphammer, if you like sweet stuff then shortbread, cream tea or jam roly poly are good ones

Foxbox · 20/06/2018 10:15

Thanks Samantha and Ollivander all support is very welcome here Smile

Hope everyone's doing ok today.
I've had a chat with myself about getting back to focusing on the gains! Like not waking up hacking my lungs up, no more yellow fingers, tasting things, and generally hoping not to die some horrible smoking related death!
This process is tough emotionally and mentally; when I look back over the last week or so I've been up and down like a yo yo!
However, the only way out is through, I agree that we've all come too far to turn back now. So, here I am, day 6, a week of no fags just around the corner, proud of myself and my fellow vapers here.
Good luck all, we've got this

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4dogs · 20/06/2018 11:00

My first thought when I woke up today was I want a fag! I haven’t had one but the craving is strong today. Yesterday was my first completely cigarette free day so I’m hoping to replicate that today.

SamanthaH92 · 20/06/2018 11:21

@foxbox well done! You are doing so well and you can do this x

Foxbox · 20/06/2018 11:32

Great going 4dogs, it's a big step. Remember what you said about re-training your body and brain. It's going to fight back because it's so ingrained but you're in control. We've all come so far. I got through yesterday an hour at a time and fingers crossed today's feeling better. It does get better. Keep chain vaping the 18mg if you need to. You can do this, you are doing this. youre doing incredibly well

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Tuttytoffee · 20/06/2018 12:59

Afternoon all. Really glad everyone is doing well. I'm trying to complete my 5th day smoke free. Like 4dogs Every morning, my 1st thought is a cigarette and have a mild panic until I've had a good few puffs on my vape. The 1st drag on a vape is vile. It hurts and is just very unpleasant. I'm thinking when will it get easier but I suppose the day I don't think about it I'll be already there. It was never going to be easy for me. I loved smoking but the anxiety off it was crippling me. My DD keeps asking every day now many cigs have I had. It's a nice feeling to tell her none, she hated that I smoked. I have been very snappy for the past 2 days but I'm sure every one will think it's worth it in the long run!

4dogs · 20/06/2018 14:39

I bought some menthol juice today, it’s ok but not as minty as I’d like, I want extra
strong mints flavour! It hits the back of my throat more than the tobacco one which I’m liking and it’s 18 ml nicotine. Today hasn’t been too bad apart from first thing. I’m not coughing or anything but I didn’t when I
smoked. I have heard people often get a bad chest and cough when they give up
smoking but I wonder if that happens to everyone.

4dogs · 20/06/2018 15:40

Is anyone else eating non stop? I can’t stop eating cake and biscuits!

LoonyLuna · 20/06/2018 16:25

Tutty, I know what you mean. It takes me a couple of puff to get a good rhythm. But I think it might be because vaping and smoking a little different. Think I'm getting better at it. I bet your daughter is so pleased you are trying to stop! I hope she is proud of you.

Dogs, I've started coughing a bit. But not hugely. I expect you will get a cough as your lungs clear out the smoking muck. As yesterday was your first completely cig free day, it might not have kicked in yet. But it's a good sign if it does! And lucky you if it doesn't!

I'm a bit of a singer, a very out of practice singer and the last few years my voice has cracked if I sang more than one song (just at home) but last night I realised my voice was much clearer, and stronger. And that excites me! Might even break the guitar out... the baby loves it when I sing so it was quite an exciting moment for me!

Might be a bit ambitious, but I've got some lower nicotine juices. Because I just love the taste etc, and found out that the amount I was vaping was the equivalent of way more cigs than I would normally smoke. No cigs for me since that last roll up on Saturday morning. I don't miss it, really. I'm just loving the lovely flavours of the vape. I am a bit snappy, but I figure I won't be forever, and hopefully will at some point be on a 0% juice. But won't let the nicotine go just yet!

So proud of my vaping pals in my phone. You are all doing so fantastically. Well done on your first cig free day, dogs!

4dogs · 20/06/2018 20:47

That’s really exciting about your singing
voice Luna. I have managed day two without smoking, haven’t had one since
monday morning. How’s everyone else
getting on?

Foxbox · 20/06/2018 21:43

Tutty you're doing brilliantly. Amazing you've just gone straight in there and are on day 5 already! Thanks for the reminder about anxiety. Smoking related anxiety was crippling me too- that's why I'm here. Helps me to remember that. Must be such a lovely feeling to tell DD no fags for another day Smile

Luna that's fab about your singing voice Smile 🎤 Proud of you too!

4dogs Well done, day 2 of 0! Woo! Hat trick tomorrow... I hadn't been too bad on the snacking so far but today I've had crisps, biscuits, chocolate... I'm going to have to watch it as I really can't afford to put on any more weight. In fact it's one of the reasons I'd put off stopping for so long!

Samantha thank you Flowers

I've made it this far through day 6 of 0 fags. Slightly less ratty than yesterday I think!
Couple of things I've noticed- the tobacco flavour I thought I liked best is tasting very strong and harsh. I wonder if it's because I'm getting my sense of taste back. I daren't drop down to 12mg yet, so I guess I'll just keep trying different tobacco flavours. I don't think I could cope with anything sweeter all day. Secondly, and this is grim... I have spots and I think I really smell! ( sweaty) I'm either going through some sort of detox or I always stank but didn't realise 😂 I hope it's the former!

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Tuttytoffee · 20/06/2018 22:41

4dogs Well done on day 2 no fags! I will warn you and say that the 3rd day was by far the worst for me so far. Just be prepared as I've seen a few people say the same. You can do it!

Luna That's so lovely that you feel you can sing again. I love to sing too, albeit very badly 😂 But i can't hold a long note! Must have a go tomorrow!

Fox Well done on day 6! A whole week for you tomorrow?! You must be so proud of yourself. I agree with you about the sweating. I have been sweating terribly for the past 4 days now ☹

I've not felt too bad today actually cravings wise. I did when I first woke up but I'm expecting that for a while. I have been in a very foul mood however most of this afternoon. Though this evening has been fine. I'm sweating a lot as mentioned above and not liking the vape much. I have some new liquids coming tomorrow from onepoundliquids so hopefully find a nice one. My gums are better today. I can already feel that my breathing has improved massively but I do still have a cough that I've had for a long time now. I'm seeing this as my body's way of clearing itself. My sense of smell and taste is really strong too. Some foods I normally like tasted too rich for me today. Been having half a sugar less in my tea as it was too sweet! I can't say I've been eating any more than I normally do yet though. If I never had the vape I probably would. Ending day 5 smoke free and ready for day 6. Bring it on!!

Tuttytoffee · 20/06/2018 22:46

Can I just say, if it wasn't for this thread and others doing it at the same time I wouldn't of made it this far 100%!! So thank you all for helping me achieve this as it's always seemed an impossible dream. Whether I stick it or not this time round (which I hope I don't) I know I can do it with a little push!

Foxbox · 21/06/2018 01:10

Aww Tutty, I totally agree with you on what a wonderful support this thread is ❤️ Not a chance I'd be at this stage without it. No way I could have got this far on my own. I hope more people will find it and be inspired too Smile
When I was in the vape shop, the man gave me an NHS smoking cessation support card in case I needed it. I told him I was doing really well because I have a great support group!

I'm not glad you're sweating too but it does make me feel a bit better to know I'm not the only one! Let's hope all the nasty toxins are nearly out of our systems...

It's interesting about the mood thing. I like the way you note how it fluctuates- I.e it's not just bad all day, I think that's really helpful. That way we can know that it comes in waves and it will soon pass..

We're all doing so well, keep going everyone, we're powering through this! 💨 💨 (that's vape not smoke!)

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4dogs · 21/06/2018 07:40

This will be my third day smoke free thanks to vaping and this thread. My cravings aren’t as bad as yesterday morning. I’m found a new technique for my vape, I double inhale on it which gives me
more ‘smoke’ which feels good. I hope we all have a good fag free day today. We are all doing really well.

Foxbox · 21/06/2018 08:55

Great the cravings aren't as bad a yesterday 4dogs, I think you're on for a good day...
I'm really enjoying the way I don't cough in the mornings like I used to and I'm not wheezing like I was Smile

All the best for today everyone, we've got this!

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LoonyLuna · 21/06/2018 10:30

Glad today has started out better for you 4dogs.

I got a new juice delivered yesterday. The flavour of those pink and blue fizzy bottle sweets. My favourite sweet in the world. Omg. It is AMAZING!

4dogs · 21/06/2018 11:17

Your new juice sounds good Luna. I might try some different flavours next week, I have been quite staid so far with rolling tobacco and menthol. What nicotine strength did you get?

LoonyLuna · 21/06/2018 12:06

3mg Shock definitely a little brave but been ok so far today. I've still got plenty of 6mg juice so, if I'm feeling crap, I'll refill with one of those.

Ollivander84 · 21/06/2018 12:27

I am really enjoying the bomb liquid I got. Has a real hit from the cooling sensation

Tuttytoffee · 21/06/2018 12:47

I'm really enjoying my grape flavour one. Just had a delivery and this one smelt lovely and a
tastes really nice. I think I'm going to love down to 12mg from about Monday onwards and see how I go. I think they all don't seem as nice with a higher nicotine as that can overpower it. Aside from any menthol flavoured ones which I think are very strong.

LoonyLuna · 21/06/2018 13:07

Ooh, grape flavour sounds good. I've got a menthol juice that came with my vape, but I'm not that keen to try it as I'm loving the fruity ones (and my cappuccino!) worried it might a bit harsh now. Also came with a mixed berry, that smells like black currant soothers. Definitely in no hurry to try that one!

Tuttytoffee · 21/06/2018 14:36

I don't like the menthol at all. And I think once you've put it in your tank it takes ages for the menthol flavour to go.

4dogs · 21/06/2018 14:57

I like my menthol and would like a much stronger one, something like olbsd oil! I also think Luna’s blackberry soother smelling one sounds nice.