Darth_Vaper1
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- Joined
- Dec 30, 2017
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Hi all,
Thought I would say hi and give some back story. I didn’t get into vaping like most people (quitting smoking), mine was a less conventional intro.
About 10 months ago my dad was diagnosed with cancer. Watching him deteriorate brought on anxiety which I had never experienced before. During the early days I happened to listen to a podcast about nicotine (smartdrugsmarts) and felt the pros outweighed the cons (at that moment in time). Improved cognitive performance and relaxation were very appealing.
Vaping felt like the perfect opportunity to mix my love of flavours with a drug that could also improve my anxiety. A few days later I went and bought an eleaf starter kit. I was warned it was more advanced than an ecig but I’m glad I went with it. Since that day, a new hobby (and expense, to be honest) has emerged. I’ve now played with many mods and tanks, rdas etc, and I’ve even had a go at diy vape juice (rather unsuccessfully).
Did it work? Yes. Unfortunately, my dad passed away but I have no doubt the vape helped calm me during the harder times. I also noticed a significant reduction in alcohol consumption. Often, when watching a film or playing PlayStation I would grab a beer, but that subsided when I got into vaping.
Are there any other South West England vapers around?
Thought I would say hi and give some back story. I didn’t get into vaping like most people (quitting smoking), mine was a less conventional intro.
About 10 months ago my dad was diagnosed with cancer. Watching him deteriorate brought on anxiety which I had never experienced before. During the early days I happened to listen to a podcast about nicotine (smartdrugsmarts) and felt the pros outweighed the cons (at that moment in time). Improved cognitive performance and relaxation were very appealing.
Vaping felt like the perfect opportunity to mix my love of flavours with a drug that could also improve my anxiety. A few days later I went and bought an eleaf starter kit. I was warned it was more advanced than an ecig but I’m glad I went with it. Since that day, a new hobby (and expense, to be honest) has emerged. I’ve now played with many mods and tanks, rdas etc, and I’ve even had a go at diy vape juice (rather unsuccessfully).
Did it work? Yes. Unfortunately, my dad passed away but I have no doubt the vape helped calm me during the harder times. I also noticed a significant reduction in alcohol consumption. Often, when watching a film or playing PlayStation I would grab a beer, but that subsided when I got into vaping.
Are there any other South West England vapers around?
and 
to the planet of the vapes its good to have you here
and would like to wish you a very 
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Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad, I had the same so can sympathise completely with you. This was 18 years ago now - things get easier with time but it is a hell of a thing to witness so you have every right to have been slightly overwhelmed by this experience, it isn't something that everyone sees in their lifetime.
