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This post is for those who have really struggled with smoking addition.
Take this with a pinch of salt and don't get offended (if you do then fuck you lol ). Again, this is intended for the type of people who have failed so please fuck off if you're about to type up some kind of self righteous post about how using the right kit is the way to go or if you're about to post a link to a self-help thread.
Hey guys and girls,
Just wondering if anyone feels the same way about smoking and vaping in general. I'll start by saying that vaping is simply amazing and opens up a plethora of new opportunities, hobbies and ideas. But perhaps it is not meant for everyone...
So I'm a 28 y.o. guy and have been a heavy smoker for a long time (smoked since about 9 "casually" then heavily since 14). This habit followed me throughout life. I've given up certain vices, the kind that destroy lives, without much thought or hesitation. But when it comes to smoking, well, you know how it goes...
When i first heard of vaping back in 2010 or so, i never really took it seriously, just kinda figured that it is some kind of new fad that will die out. And to be honest I was so deep into the "Fuck this i might as well accept that I'm fucked" thing that i didn't want to bother. But then i somehow gave it a chance, you see I just HAD to criticize my colleague for trying to quit and going on the vape. He randomly walked in with a shitty cigalike, so i went "this is dumb" and after trying a cigalike I decided to get a CE4 kit just to prove this idiot wrong once and for all. BUT i ended up quitting smoking for 3 weeks. Then I found POTV and got a Nautilus based on advice given here.
What followed was a new way of thinking and a great new hobby. I quit smoking. This made me exercise, lead to more productivity, I started mixing, building and reading about electronics thanks to this new hobby. I tried every tank, mod and juice at the time. At the same time I was going through a severe case of vape tongue and was unable to (still can't) taste most juice. But none of that mattered - I quit smoking and thank god for that!
So naturally, I decided buy a pack of smokes again, because I'm fucking invincible. Fast forward 18 months...I am smoking and vaping while building and mixing and spending time & money on vaping AND smoking.
After about 45 tanks, 6 RDAs, 11 external mods and 4 internal mods...I am back to where it all begun. Vaping on a 1.8ohm Nautilus coils with 1.2% nic using a Nugget mod.
I tried to not smoke and it worked. I got nicotine consumption to 0mg but never gave it up. I failed and started smoking again, and now I am quitting again by going back the the original setup. But i don't want to make a full circle again, i'd rather break it completely.
Is there anyone else in this position?
If so, my premise is: I am weak and must go cold turkey. Vaping will not work for me anymore.
The question:
Do you feel like the best chance you have is to just quit without vaping, or quitting after trying vaping, given the fact that the reason you ended up vaping is because you were too weak to give it ALL up in the first place?
Given the fact that vaping, your best chance, doesn't work for you - how are you going to stop? WILL you stop?
I just wanna hear you opinions guys.
P.S. Please, no motivational quotes.
Take this with a pinch of salt and don't get offended (if you do then fuck you lol ). Again, this is intended for the type of people who have failed so please fuck off if you're about to type up some kind of self righteous post about how using the right kit is the way to go or if you're about to post a link to a self-help thread.
Hey guys and girls,
Just wondering if anyone feels the same way about smoking and vaping in general. I'll start by saying that vaping is simply amazing and opens up a plethora of new opportunities, hobbies and ideas. But perhaps it is not meant for everyone...
So I'm a 28 y.o. guy and have been a heavy smoker for a long time (smoked since about 9 "casually" then heavily since 14). This habit followed me throughout life. I've given up certain vices, the kind that destroy lives, without much thought or hesitation. But when it comes to smoking, well, you know how it goes...
When i first heard of vaping back in 2010 or so, i never really took it seriously, just kinda figured that it is some kind of new fad that will die out. And to be honest I was so deep into the "Fuck this i might as well accept that I'm fucked" thing that i didn't want to bother. But then i somehow gave it a chance, you see I just HAD to criticize my colleague for trying to quit and going on the vape. He randomly walked in with a shitty cigalike, so i went "this is dumb" and after trying a cigalike I decided to get a CE4 kit just to prove this idiot wrong once and for all. BUT i ended up quitting smoking for 3 weeks. Then I found POTV and got a Nautilus based on advice given here.
What followed was a new way of thinking and a great new hobby. I quit smoking. This made me exercise, lead to more productivity, I started mixing, building and reading about electronics thanks to this new hobby. I tried every tank, mod and juice at the time. At the same time I was going through a severe case of vape tongue and was unable to (still can't) taste most juice. But none of that mattered - I quit smoking and thank god for that!
So naturally, I decided buy a pack of smokes again, because I'm fucking invincible. Fast forward 18 months...I am smoking and vaping while building and mixing and spending time & money on vaping AND smoking.
After about 45 tanks, 6 RDAs, 11 external mods and 4 internal mods...I am back to where it all begun. Vaping on a 1.8ohm Nautilus coils with 1.2% nic using a Nugget mod.
I tried to not smoke and it worked. I got nicotine consumption to 0mg but never gave it up. I failed and started smoking again, and now I am quitting again by going back the the original setup. But i don't want to make a full circle again, i'd rather break it completely.
Is there anyone else in this position?
If so, my premise is: I am weak and must go cold turkey. Vaping will not work for me anymore.
The question:
Do you feel like the best chance you have is to just quit without vaping, or quitting after trying vaping, given the fact that the reason you ended up vaping is because you were too weak to give it ALL up in the first place?
Given the fact that vaping, your best chance, doesn't work for you - how are you going to stop? WILL you stop?
I just wanna hear you opinions guys.
P.S. Please, no motivational quotes.