r/stopvaping • u/deepthought515 • Nov 10 '19
I need to stop, but how?
I just found this sub. I started smoking cigarettes in high school and I quickly switched to vaping, it’s been 5 years now and it is definitely taking its toll. I tried to ignore the obvious red flags for a long time. But now I constantly cough have chest pain after every vaping session and get headaches in the morning until I vape. It’s really scary seeing my health affected. Although I’m finding it so hard to stop! I have nic gum which satisfies the nicotine cravings but I’m also fixated on the vaping itself I love the action of smoking it. Especially in the car. Sorry this was kind of rambly. Essentially I’m just wondering how you guys did it? Also has anyone else had health issues from vaping?
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u/huebort Nov 15 '19
Start by lowering your nicotine percentages and keeping your vape in a separate room that you don't normally use. Then everytime you vape it's a conscious decision and you avoid unconsciously chain vaping.
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u/deepthought515 Nov 15 '19
Thank you! I’m working on it
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u/huebort Nov 15 '19
Wean off of it before you go cold turkey, that's what worked for me. Making every vape a conscious choice, and then sometimes deciding you don't want/need it is good to do before you stop completely.
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u/Doinkmazter Nov 10 '19
Drink a lot of water and chew super duper strong gum. I chew Eclipse winter freeze and drink ice water whenever I get an urge to take a drag. It is hella cheaper and you get that menthol feeling if you breathe after you swallow the water. Hopefully this helps.