Vaping

[stzr500]

I fell off the train 2 years ago when my mom passed away. I thought I would vape rather than smoke. So here I am on my 12th hour of my quit which is the hardest thing ever. I vaped 2.4% vuse and regret every second of it now. The cravings are insane, the axiety and depression are far worse than when I quit smoking. Just reaching out and taking it one moment at a time. Good God I never realized just how batshit crazy nicotine is !!

[johnny5]

I'm really sorry to hear this @stzr500  I tried to quit smoking, prior to quitting for good, by switching to vaping.  It is still nicotine and a monster.

 

I think I remember you from QSMB.  Stick around, you can beat this nicotime monster.  I'm sorry for what you are going through but you can do this.

[stzr500]

Hi Johnny, yes I was on QSMB years ago. I just think it's time to put this nicdemond to bed once and for all !!

[DenaliBlues]

Welcome aboard @stzr500! Withdrawal is pretty miserable for those of us who were heavy users. I’m sorry you’re having a rough time. 

 

Hang in there. The intense cravings, ups and downs, edgy feelings and despair are normal parts of withdrawal. It gets better - I promise! 

 

In the meantime, stay busy… keep your mind and your hands occupied. And don’t give the cravings the power of your attention. They’re just loud, annoying commercials for junk you don’t wanna buy - your addiction kicking up a fuss.  Figuratively speaking, change your mental channel and tune out the commercials. And read all you can about this addiction… it helps put things in perspective.

 

We’re glad you’re here - keep that quit going! 

[SD2026]

Welcome @stzr500 and sorry you're having a tough time at the moment. The good thing is you've reached out instead of giving in so that alone shows you're not willing to let this quit go so easily.  

 

Do what you have to do to get through each craving, whatever that may be (within reason of course  ) until it passes. It's exhausting fighting it but remind yourself during these times that's it's temporary. That's not always possible I know but worth a try.

 

For anxiety and depression, if you can, fit in some physical activity and eat healthier (if not already) to ensure you're getting enough nutrition which may help. You've got this. 

[Doreensfree]

I remember you too

Never give up … giving up 

Maybe try a patch or the gum , thus helps getting rid of the hand to mouth routine 

We have great information to help you on your journey …

If nothing changes …. Nothing changes 

You can do this 

[Paul723]

Breaking free from your nicotine addiction is the most important thing.  The cravings will pass, they can't hurt you.  Your body will heal.  Be patient.

[Reciprocity]

Sorry to hear of your relapse but glad to hear you have finally committed yourself to dealing with your nicotine addiction once and for all.

I can understand why the levels of nicotine you are used to getting through vaping might make withdrawal more intense but remember ... the worst withdrawal symptoms don't last that long and as bad as they are, they won't kill you. You CAN and must do this for your future well being. You have many people here to support you through your journey - just like you did on QSMB.

 

[QuittingGirl]

Hi @stzr500  I am very glad you came back here.  I know the withdrawal symptoms from any form of nicotine whether it be cigs or vaping is horrible.  Vaping is even worse than cigs.   A read an article in the NY Post last week about a 22 year old woman who vaped a lot and developed lung cancer and has been told that she has about 18 months left to live.   https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/health/uk-woman-blames-vaping-habit-for-lung-cancer-diagnosis-at-just-22-years-old-and-she-has-just-months-to-live/

 

One thing that we all can promise you is the withdrawal symptoms will go away.  The longer you stay quit, the faster the symptoms will go away.  What helped me in the beginning months, I would take a cinnamon stick and pretend that I was smoking, inhaling air, and blowing pretend air out.  It really helped and it tasted quite nice.  If you don't like cinnamon you can use cut up straws.  Another piece of advice is stay close to this board, come on as much as you can because I truly believe the support here is what got me through it.  The first time I quit, I used Chantix but didn't know about this community.  I stayed quit for 6 years but then went back.  I really believe that if I found this board back then, I wouldn't have gone back.

 

You got great advice from everyone else so please stick around!