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Wise words from all the above. And, we are all different. I vape exclusively, my hubby does not. I use 6mg (started with 18mg) and hubby uses 12mg. We like different flavors and equipment. The important thing in my humble opinion is that every time you vape, that's one less smoke you have. Go easy on yourself, one evening you will go to bed and realize you didn't have an analog all day!

When I first started I used 24 mg nic in my juice even though I smoked Marlboro Lights (around 12 mg). That got me through the first part in letting go of the smoking habit. Don't be so hard on yourself. Smoke when you need to, vape at other times. It will get better as time goes on. Hang in there.

Hmm... umm... wow... takes all kinds to make things interesting for sure! Like, for real...

Everyone is different, but one common thread to all who try vaping as a substitute for smoking... nicotine level and flavor. Once you find a flavor you like, you're more apt to pick up the vape... and having enough nicotine to satisfy the cravings will keep you coming back to the electronics, rather than grabbing the lighter! I started out with 24mg. As a former cigar smoker, I needed the high-PG throat-hit even more than the nicotine/vapor... So, it didn't take long before I moved to 18mg 80/20 juices during the day, saving the 24mg for early mornings when my cravings were highest (with my morning coffee, or after the evening meal). Soon, I realized I slept better at night if my last vapes of the day were 12mg or 6mg 50/50 juices... Even now, 6-months later, I still use 15-18mg (80/20, 70/30, and 60/40 mixes) most of the day, but keep some 24mg handy for high-stress / high-craving times... and use 12, 6, or 3mg (60/40 or 50/50 mixes) in different devices (RBA/RDA).

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I wish you luck on your journey to quitting analogs it's not an easy one but you can do it. I was really grouchy when I exclusively started vaping I felt like I wasn't getting my nicotine fix. When I got my mom a E-Cig to try she didn't like it she didn't think the hits felt the same but then she would slowly cut back on the analogs week by week until she just wasn't even buying them anymore. I was different from her but everybody has there differences and some people have harder times than others you just have to keep with it and look to the future positives of not smoking.

He is a stud, I love watching him lay out a quarterback just not Nick Foles lol I always try to watch every game I can, My sundays mainly consist of a lot of food and football lol

The difference from all the other ways to help quit smoking is the one thing that helped me stay off analogs: vaping is not an all or nothing thing. With the patch, gum, lozenges, cold turkey... you have to do one and cannot do both. With vaping, the pressure was off. If I really wanted a cigarette, I could smoke one then go back to the e-cig after. It was knowing I didn't have to choose that helped take the stress and pressure off. That's how I was able to succeed. You'll find your balance soon-ish. In the mean time, take your time and don't stress about it. Let it come around when it does. You can do it.

When I first started it was 24 mg and I don't think there was a time for the first 6 months I didn't have it in my hand and vaping. My Honey thought I was nuts and going to kill myself with it. I just asked her if she would rather I went back to analogs. LOL I even fell asleep with it in my hand on many occasions. Don't judge what is best for you by others quitting quickly. Everyone is different and some take longer than others or, Vape more than others. The more you stress about it the harder it is to kick the analogs. So, take a breath and grab the vape even if you don't ever put it down.

Tam is wise.

I've never vooped. I leave my devices out of the bathroom. Not on purpose or any thinking about it before hand but I was also never that smoker who light up on the toilet and ashed between his legs either. I guess I just do my business and scroll through my phone apps instead.

And, if you don't have a real vape shop near you, check out the vapor talk store, and the vendors on this site. We have some very reputable shops that have some great liquids that you may like. Have fun with it! Michelle

I am just so proud, I thought I'd post about it for those still on the fence about the effects of vaping. I was a smoker for 27 years, who suffered constantly from lung disease caused from smoking. I couldn't breath well enough to do any exercise, Shamefully I admit to getting out of breath walking from my front door to the truck. I have never been athletic or very physically active because of my breathing issues. Well that was until yesterday. Hubby and I went to the local Y and used a free pass for the day. I got my little butt up on a treadmill , set it to 4 mph on a steep incline and walked/jogged for an entire hour. YES ME a straight hour of heavy duty(for me) exercising. And guess what? I could breath the entire time! Hubby a non smoker couldn't even keep up with me! I feel so liberated! I am no longer a prisoner in my own body! Wholly Cow does it feel great to breath! Well we are signing up for a membership. Amazying the things I can do now! LOL I have a new body! And I have only been off cigs for 40 days. Imagine what I'll be able to do in another year. leap small buildings in a single bound? Perhaps. Enjoy your weekend all!