Smoking to vaping?

[Foxbox]

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

I quit with vaping, although it’s only been a few months so far.

I used to smoke 20 a day, did this for about 14 years and I bloody LOVED smoking. I quit when I found out I was unexpectedly pregnant and it was really incredibly hard. I stopped for about 18 months but then it stupidly crept back in. I kept it to 2 a day, just in the evening. Now it sounds like it would be easy to stop those 2, but god I was addicted to them and rumbled on like that for 2 years nearly. Then I switched to the vape.

At first I was still having the occasionally cigarette, so I would go a few days just vaping then have one and repeat. After a week or two having a cigarette became completely gross and gave me no better ‘hit’ than the vape. At one point after about a week of just vaping I had a argument with DH and furiously went into the garden with a roll up... it tasted bloody awful and I had to put it out after three drags. That was that, vaping all the way now!

Don’t beat yourself up for easing into the transition, keep a focus on how much you’re not smoking and you’ll make the change completely when you feel ready (sounds like that’s pretty much now though - well done!)

I only had about 6 cigarettes all day yesterday and none at all after 4pm so that’s about 24 not smoked. I just had one this morning but it was no better than my vape so I will see how I get on today. I charged it up overnight. I put yesterday’s clothes on this morning til I get in the shower and could really smell the difference! I’m feeling really pleased with myself as I’m quite a heavy smoker normally and never wanted to quit until recently.

Luna I love it that you're excited about this! Fingers crossed for you receiving some decent working kit today! Looking forward to hearing how you get on

GrumpyOldMare and Bearberry thank you for your stories, you've both done amazing. I really like hearing how people just don't end up wanting fags even when they think they do in the moment. It's incredible how many people are going from hardcore smokers to committed vapers relatively easily. Wow. I'm hoping to see myself as one of you very soon.

4dogs That's absolutely fantastic! You should be so pleased with yourself!! All those fags not smoked! I can relate to where you're at. I feel the same about being here now. Great news. Good luck for today, look forward to hearing how it goes.

I had another 1/2 fag last night. Threw the other 1/2 away. It didn't taste nice. It was only because I was 'stressed' and that's an association I need to get rid of. I didn't like the feeling of buying tobacco and the health warnings on the pack that I've been trying to ignore for years screamed at me!

Hoping for a good day for all of us. We've got this.

That is brilliant 4dogs! You are doing amazingly well. And the same for you foxbox. And I totally get what you mean about the packet warnings. In my youth, I used to find them funny! But now they have pictures and some of them are fucking grim. I'm hoping the pouch of baccy I have in the kitchen drawer is the last I ever buy. I expect I'll just pinch one off my partner if I have a moment... going to go to costa, and a little charity shop mooch with the baby, try and stop myself obsessing over the postman! 😂

Good luck guys! 🚭😂😂

I hope you get a working vape today Luna, so annoying that you have had to wait. Thr pictures on baccy packets are beyond dire, will be nice not to have to try not to look at them again. Foxbox you are doing amazingly well, you are an inspiration to me.

Just sat and read all this thread, it’s totally what I needed, I’d love to join in on this if I may
You’re my inspiration foxbox!!
I’ve got all the gear I need to start, have the liquids, I smoke menthol so wanted to try using a menthol liquid to give me the best chance, read numerous reviews on vaping tanks/liquids, watched YouTube vids on how to vape etc etc etc while smoking a cig
I need to get my ass in gear, I’ve smoked for nearly 30 years 20-30 cigs a day. I dare not work out the maths on how much money I’ve wasted.

After reading all these wonderful posts on how you’ve all succeeded im going to give it a proper go this time, so I hope it’s ok to post here about it.
My vape is at home but I’m going to start tonight, is it bad all I’m now thinking is how many cigs I can smoke between now and then ?
Although I’m going to follow the examples on here and not completely cut them out but try to cut down as much as I can and vape more and more , wish me luck cos I am going to need it !!

Welcome to the thread @BetterthanIthink. Smoke til you feel sick today then chain vape when you get home! @Foxbox said chain vaping is a good way to start and it’s what I’m doing today. I really want a cigarette right now so I’m constantly vaping instead to get me past the cravings.

Thanks 4Dogs!! You’re doing great too, have you had a cig today? I think first thing on a morning might be tough for me.

I’ve had one and a half cigarettes, normally I would have had about ten by now as I usually smoke a lot in the morning. I hope not to have any more today! Does the menthol juice have nicotine in it? I went with rolling tobacco 12% nicotine and it’s quite nice. My vape also makes a crackling noise
when I inhale on it which I find strangely satisfying! @Foxbox counts cigarettes not smoked rather than focussing on the ones she has smoked, I really like that idea. If I count from yesteday I must be about 30 not smoked already which sounds good to me!

That’s really good @4dogs !!!! Well done you.
Yeah I’ve menthol juice in 18mg and 12mg, I looked at reviews to which most closely resembled a menthol cigarette taste, they aren’t quite the same but not nasty either.
I’ve a Innokin box with a Aspire tank and I know what you mean about the crackle I think it’s satisfying too I just need to train myself
not to smoke on it like I would a cig to avoid
coughing my guts up !!
I think counting cigarettes not smoked is genius, much better than feeling like you’re failing when you have a couple in a day.

Oh my god! I just get in to find a blinking 'sorry we missed you' card! We never EVER get post before 1pm. Which is why I went out this morning. I could cry.

Oh Luna that’s dreadful! How annoying. Can you get it from the sorting office or is it nowhere near you?

Sorry. That post was so dramatic. 😂 just feeling a bit fed up, like the world is against my quest to vape!

Sorting office isn't too far. But says on the card 'next working day' for collection. I've been trying to call them, but no one is picking up. Don't fancy getting the bus there and it not being ready. Will have to ask my partner to take me in the morning, (I don't drive) but he won't be happy about it as he has to work tomorrow. Ugh. So bloody annoying!!

But well done you for not smoking 10 cigs! That is bloody amazing.

I don’t think you’re being overly dramatic! You’ve made a decision to stop smoking but your efforts are being thwarted by a faulty product and now an unusually early postie. Very annoying. I’m puffing non stop on my vape today, want to smoke a cigarette more than I did yesterday which is annoying but I guess it will pass.

4dogs, do you think it's best to just power through with the chain vaping when you really want a real cig? I'm wondering if when you 'give in' it helps you to not want to smoke? Like foxbox has been saying about them starting to taste gross. I'm so glad I have you guys to share your experiences.

I've decided to bribe my partner with a McDonald's breakfast tomorrow morning 😂

I don’t know what the best way to deal with cravings is. I have had three so far today, two of them I just smoked half. They weren’t revolting but they weren’t better or more satisfying than the vape so a bit of a waste of time really. I think I smoked them more out of curiosity than anything! I’m hoping I’ll get to the stage where I just can’t be bothered with cigarettes and their mess and smell and stick to the vape instead. I like your thinking re bribing your dp with a mcdonald’s breakfast. You’re not a heavy smoker so hopefully you’ll find the swap to vape quite easy, it’s easier so far than I thought it would be, probably cos still getting nicotine and I am enjoying the mtl
sensation of the vape.

Just a quick well done to you all and a recommendation for Ice Menthol rather than plain menthol - I found it most like my menthol cigs

grannycake thank you

Luna Gawd, it's not an easy start for you is it?! What a pain. Only positive I can see is that by the time you get your vape you'll be chomping at the bit to get started. Got to be good to start with such a positive attitude hasn't it? Hope the Macdonalds bribe is successful

I agree that 'giving' in helps you want the fags less in the long run. Well, it seems to work that way for me. I think it takes away their power/appeal, a bit like 'what's all the fuss about' once you have one if that makes sense.

4dogs I think you're doing amazing! All those fags not smoked!! I real feel where you're at. We're starting with a similar habit. Not easy sometimes is it? I understand about the cravings. For me I think it's better to always think I can have a fag if I want one but just vape first. Most of the time this is meaning I don't end up bothering with the fag, but if I do, I'm trying not to beat myself up over it.
So many people here stopped gradually over varying periods of time. Like someone said UT, the aim is for as smooth a transition as possible, to the point when it just feels natural to reach for the vape rather than the fag. However long it takes, I honestly think we'll get there. There's so much proof on this thread that it does work..
Are you on 12mg nicotine?
I'm on 18 and wonder if you could do with the same?

Hello BetterThanIThink it's great to have you here! Yes, I'd agree, smoke till you feel sick and vape later!
I really think this is about, as grannycakesays, focussing on the gains not the losses. I'm finding it hugely powerful to keep reminding myself to see it through that lense. It's all about re-programming I think! Be great to hear how you get on The stories, support and advice here are incredible aren't they?! I feel very lucky!

As for the inspiration comments... thank you! As you can see, I've been leaning heavily on the wonderful people who have given their support here. I honestly don't think I'd have got this far without them 💜

I read some tips about vaping and someone said about vaping from the side of your mouth. I'd tried this today along with what I think is 'mouth to lung' vaping 😂 It's slowly inhaling into your mouth, down to your lungs and then straight out again. With smoking it's like I try and 'keep as much in' as possible. Not sure I'm making much sense but anyway, this combination does feel more satisfying to me. I'll try and think how to explain it better 😂

I'm coughing a lot the last couple of days. Someone earlier on did tell me to expect this so I'm hoping there's some clearing out going on!

Also meant to say that I think the fags taste ok to start with but more revolting as you vape more

I have vaped so much today! Refilled with vape juice twice! I have smoked three cigarettes and not smoked about 27! I am amazed how easy it has been. I am on 12mg nicotine not 18, hope to stay on that or even reduce it in time. Poor Luna, I really hope tomorrow is your vape day! I wonder how BetterthanIthink is getting on this evening. My sense of smell seems to be improved already, dd came to say good night after she cleaned her teeth and I could smell a really strong toothpaste smell even though she was at least ten feet away from me! I’m loving this thread, really look forward to hearing how everyone is getting on. As for vaping technique I think I vape like I smoke, deep into my lungs, hold then release.

Partner has agreed to take me to get my parcel. Though, he is not excited about it. Poor chap has to work tomorrow, which is very unusual. He has to be there at 10, and won't get home until gone 7pm so he's in a grump about it. So fingers crossed I'll be joining you lovely vapers tomorrow! I've got a lovely smelling cherry cola just sitting in the tank, waiting for me!

Hope your cough isn't too bad, Fox. I remember the cough I had when I was pregnant last year, it went on for ages and was the sort that never seemed productive. Hoping I won't have it too bad this time as I've not been back on the rollies that long.

Only 3 cigs is amazing Dogs! You should be so proud of yourself!

I feel like an outsider to a really cool party at the moment. Can't wait to be let inside 😂

Also, I want to add that going from 30 odd to 3ish is fucking fantastic! I feel a bit of a fraud for my measly 6 rollies a day. To be honest, I'm stumped at where you found the time to smoke so many in a day! I'm hoping to not have any at all once I get a working vape. But I expect I'll have one in the morning before we get out. But, as per the advice on here, I won't beat myself up too much if I have a cheeky rollie. But say I have one, 5 not smoked is pathetic to your 27 not smoked! 😂

This thread is ridiculous and full of people trying to promote ecigarette firms - some marketing or pr or spin doctoring or however they want to call themselves. It's a dangerous and deadly industry, as much as the tabacco industry is. Quit all smoking, don't swap one dreadful habit for another. Choose life.

@Anarek - this post is full of real people, trying really hard to do something positive about their smoking addiction.
Vaping isn't ideal - I'd prefer not to have any nicotine at all... but it's a damn sight safer than smoking cigarettes and even doctors and Cancer Research UK agree with that.
So do us all a favour and do one unless you actually have something useful, or positive, to add to this very supportive thread.

Anerak, you sound like a nice person. Cheers for your input.