Hi All
I really think this thread could be of great help to new vapers/smoker wanting to convert.
The tips/suggestions below is from my own experience and research from when I stopped smoking. Please feel free to add more suggestions.
1. What works for you, works for you.
There are no set rules. No need to chase the next best thing. Whatever works for you, works for you. Don’t let people tell you that the way you vape, the device, the e-liquid is wrong if it’s working for you. No need to get the next best thing. Trust me, I’m trying and losing this battle. It can be fun though
2. Try to simulate smoking as close as possible.
3. Vape first!
If you feel you want to smoke. First try vaping for about 5 – 10 mins then ask yourself if you really still crave a cigarette
4. Don’t be too hard on yourself.
If you slip up and have a cigarette, it’s not the end of the world. Don’t beat yourself up to badly
5. Dual use?
Lots of people recommend dual use. For me personally, it would have never worked. I suggest not smoking or smoke as little as possible!
6. Expect withdrawal
Your body craves more from cigarettes than nicotine. You may feel you still crave cigarettes even though you get enough nicotine. Reason for this is that your body is used to getting all the other chemicals (tar, carbon monoxide, etc.) which it have been receiving while you smoke. You may even get withdrawal symptoms because your body (and mind) is craving these chemicals. Give it time. Your body needs to get rid of these chemicals!
7. The Idea of smoking
I was craving cigarettes the first 2 weeks I was vaping. After 2 weeks, I grabbed a cigarette and a coffee and went to my smoking spot to enjoy a nice smoke. After 3 drags I threw the cigarette away and reached for my vaping device. I never had those bad cravings for cigarettes again. What I’m trying to say here is the idea of smoking is as addictive as the nicotine!
8. Don’t run out
Make sure your batteries are charged and you have enough e-liquid. Running out of power or e-liquid is always a reason to light a cigarette. Make sure you don’t run out.
9. Optional: Get a backup device.
A device can fall, stop working, get lost, get stolen. Not a bad idea to have a backup ready.
10. Most important. It’s a mindset
You have to want to stop smoking! You are not a smoker anymore! For some, using vaping to stop smoking is easy, others not so. It’s all about the mindset. Find a reason and hold on to it. For me it was the fact that my wife was pregnant and I didn’t want my son to grow up with a dad that smoked. Also I was not allowed to smoke in the house anymore so was looking for a replacement.
11. Have fun!!
This really is something to enjoy. I’m not going to say more. You will see
Lastly: I fully believe everyone can stop smoking with vaping. If you are struggling, you might not have the right device, e-liquid, nicotine strength, power level, mindset, coil, etc. Play around and go to vape meets. You will find something that works. I’m certain of it.
I really think this thread could be of great help to new vapers/smoker wanting to convert.
The tips/suggestions below is from my own experience and research from when I stopped smoking. Please feel free to add more suggestions.
1. What works for you, works for you.
There are no set rules. No need to chase the next best thing. Whatever works for you, works for you. Don’t let people tell you that the way you vape, the device, the e-liquid is wrong if it’s working for you. No need to get the next best thing. Trust me, I’m trying and losing this battle. It can be fun though
2. Try to simulate smoking as close as possible.
2a. Stick to your smoking habit. What I mean is. When you smoke when drinking coffee at 9am, stick to that but vape instead of smoking. If you lit up a smoke when getting into your car, vape instead.
2b. Try to simulate the same draw as smoking, tighten the airflow if required
2c. Look into getting some tobacco e-liquids. E-liquids will never taste exactly like smoking, but try to get as close to it as you can.
2d. Get your nicotine strength right. When I started vaping, I wanted a nice sharp throat hit. So was vaping 12mg nicotine strength. If you feel yourself craving nicotine when vaping, try to up your nicotine strength. You will naturally migrate to lower nicotine strength, most do.
3. Vape first!
If you feel you want to smoke. First try vaping for about 5 – 10 mins then ask yourself if you really still crave a cigarette
4. Don’t be too hard on yourself.
If you slip up and have a cigarette, it’s not the end of the world. Don’t beat yourself up to badly
5. Dual use?
Lots of people recommend dual use. For me personally, it would have never worked. I suggest not smoking or smoke as little as possible!
6. Expect withdrawal
Your body craves more from cigarettes than nicotine. You may feel you still crave cigarettes even though you get enough nicotine. Reason for this is that your body is used to getting all the other chemicals (tar, carbon monoxide, etc.) which it have been receiving while you smoke. You may even get withdrawal symptoms because your body (and mind) is craving these chemicals. Give it time. Your body needs to get rid of these chemicals!
7. The Idea of smoking
I was craving cigarettes the first 2 weeks I was vaping. After 2 weeks, I grabbed a cigarette and a coffee and went to my smoking spot to enjoy a nice smoke. After 3 drags I threw the cigarette away and reached for my vaping device. I never had those bad cravings for cigarettes again. What I’m trying to say here is the idea of smoking is as addictive as the nicotine!
8. Don’t run out
Make sure your batteries are charged and you have enough e-liquid. Running out of power or e-liquid is always a reason to light a cigarette. Make sure you don’t run out.
9. Optional: Get a backup device.
A device can fall, stop working, get lost, get stolen. Not a bad idea to have a backup ready.
10. Most important. It’s a mindset
You have to want to stop smoking! You are not a smoker anymore! For some, using vaping to stop smoking is easy, others not so. It’s all about the mindset. Find a reason and hold on to it. For me it was the fact that my wife was pregnant and I didn’t want my son to grow up with a dad that smoked. Also I was not allowed to smoke in the house anymore so was looking for a replacement.
11. Have fun!!
This really is something to enjoy. I’m not going to say more. You will see
Lastly: I fully believe everyone can stop smoking with vaping. If you are struggling, you might not have the right device, e-liquid, nicotine strength, power level, mindset, coil, etc. Play around and go to vape meets. You will find something that works. I’m certain of it.
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