Semi newbie

[Imotions]

Hi guys

Once again giving it a go
Smoker for 11years odd then found a thing called plume think only avail in europe so took interest in it and came accross vaping so got my gear and tried it out it made me reduce smoking but things took a turn when i ran out of juice i started smoking twice as much and for the life of me couldnt stop but now im back again got down to some serious thinking with a mini me on the way and ordered some juice going to be filling up today and continue my journey strongly... u know its time also when u cant walk to up a flight of stairs or even jump up n down for 15min....

 

[Rob Fisher]

Welcome back to the Vaping Journey and it sounds like you have arrived back just in time! I hear you loud and clear! Best of luck and we are all here for you!

 

[abdul]

welcome bro, share the setup you have currently

EDIT: Oh and congrats on the mini you

 

[Renesh]

Welcome back @Imotions ,, and congrats on the 'mini-me'...

 

[baksteen8168]

Hi guys

Once again giving it a go
Smoker for 11years odd then found a thing called plume think only avail in europe so took interest in it and came accross vaping so got my gear and tried it out it made me reduce smoking but things took a turn when i ran out of juice i started smoking twice as much and for the life of me couldnt stop but now im back again got down to some serious thinking with a mini me on the way and ordered some juice going to be filling up today and continue my journey strongly... u know its time also when u cant walk to up a flight of stairs or even jump up n down for 15min....

Welcome Back. No turning back to stinkies now. Forum won't let you.

 

[SamuraiTheVapor]

@Imotions Welcome back to the best forum on the internet, I wish you all the best in the journey to a better lifestyle not only for yourself but for your "mini-me" - Lots of Love

 

[Wesley]

Hi guys

Once again giving it a go
Smoker for 11years odd then found a thing called plume think only avail in europe so took interest in it and came accross vaping so got my gear and tried it out it made me reduce smoking but things took a turn when i ran out of juice i started smoking twice as much and for the life of me couldnt stop but now im back again got down to some serious thinking with a mini me on the way and ordered some juice going to be filling up today and continue my journey strongly... u know its time also when u cant walk to up a flight of stairs or even jump up n down for 15min....

Welcome back @Imotions and good luck for your second leg - remember, if you ever have a juice emergency again and are close to picking up a stinky, turn to the forum for help. You'd be amazed to see how willing this group are to help. There are a couple of members in Roodepoort who vape and can assist you if you are in need - myself included.

I was once in a similar situation and posted an emergency thread on the forum, and a member came to my rescue with a juice to keep me going until I could get more. Saved my lungs!

 

[Imotions]

Thanks guy i know the forum really helped me out big time before but then work and all things inbetween came to play so couldnt logon or even think of getting juice and all i had was people who smoke around me so ya thats that now lol my journey shall continue.... i started out with the common twisp then seen juice prices i almost choked lol until i came accross the forum and closest to my work is vapeking so as time went on i got me a mvp and to date both still are powered up clean and waiting to make a hotbox

 

[free3dom]

Welcome back @Imotions

Best of luck with round 2...I do hope it goes better, as it really is worth it in the long run

And now with the little one on the way, at least you have a very good reason for giving up the smoking, and that should help you through the rough patches

Currently there are some amazing local juices available that are not only affordable, but also every bit as good as the more expensive imported ones...so perhaps try having a look around at what's changed instead of just going the same way you did before

If you need any advice, or just someone to chat to...the forum and it's members are always available

 

[Renesh]

Thanks guy i know the forum really helped me out big time before but then work and all things inbetween came to play so couldnt logon or even think of getting juice and all i had was people who smoke around me so ya thats that now lol my journey shall continue.... i started out with the common twisp then seen juice prices i almost choked lol until i came accross the forum and closest to my work is vapeking so as time went on i got me a mvp and to date both still are powered up clean and waiting to make a hotbox

A little 'un asked for advice'... Get a DIY mixing setup... (some pg, some vg, and a higher strength liquid) and keep it as a reserve... So when you find yourself running out of juice, with no way for getting some quickly... you can dilute down the strong liquid with the base pg/vg blend and that should be ok to keep you going till the shops open again....

 

[Imotions]

@fee3dom round 2 i am coming back gna have a win TKO lol(money is on pacman for those interesting in boxing ) yeah focus is on the little one gotta keep up with the activities lol @Renesh def gna give that a go also but thinking id need to get through a bit more juices n find a few more favourites so i can mix them myself at the moment i only have liking for vapekings cherry menthol and strangely i hate anything minty lol

 

[Kuhlkatz]

@Imotions , Welcome back and good luck with this attempt. Never underestimate the lengths that some forumites will go to to assist in any sort of situation, emergency or not. I have never witnessed or experienced it to the same degree anywhere else.

Just keep in mind that vaping is a much safer alternative with 'mini-me' around and it has the added side effect that potentially allows you to spend quite a few more years together than the stinkies would normally allow for.

 

[Rudi]

@Imotions Hope you all the the best in round 2 and Congratz on 'Mini-Me"... all the more reason to get back into Vaping

 

[Silver]

Congrats on the mini me on the way @Imotions
Wishing you all the best 2nd time round
Dont leave us again!

 

[Puff&Pass]

Hi guys

Once again giving it a go
Smoker for 11years odd then found a thing called plume think only avail in europe so took interest in it and came accross vaping so got my gear and tried it out it made me reduce smoking but things took a turn when i ran out of juice i started smoking twice as much and for the life of me couldnt stop but now im back again got down to some serious thinking with a mini me on the way and ordered some juice going to be filling up today and continue my journey strongly... u know its time also when u cant walk to up a flight of stairs or even jump up n down for 15min....

Welcome back mate, if you get nice juices and vape them 24/7 u'd soon not be missing the taste of a cig, less than a week. I smoked 20yrs, 40+ a day, almost a month since the last one without a worry in the world at the stage, getting lost in the clouds...gl

 

[ShaneW]

Welcome back!

Find what works best for you and work at leaving the stinkies alone. The mvp/mpt2 with 18mg VM juice is the setup that helped me not touch smokes again... over a year ago.

 

[Andre]

Welcome back bro. Missed you.

 

[Imotions]

Thanks all so far so good i still have cravings for cigs but vape to my hearts content lol.. i have to admit i gotta have a cig every now n then but its drastically decreased so im on a good path id say rome wasnt built in a day

 

[johan]

Thanks all so far so good i still have cravings for cigs but vape to my hearts content lol.. i have to admit i gotta have a cig every now n then but its drastically decreased so im on a good path id say rome wasnt built in a day

Good going Imotions, don't castrate yourself over the odd stinkie, in due time they will start to taste k#k and vaping will naturally take over.

 

[Imotions]

Hi guys i still have cravings for cigs actually much more intense than when i was smoking any advise im using 12mg juice atm

 

[Renesh]

There is an article on the site (posted by Alex i think)..on Whole Tobacco Alkaloids...
As for a way to overcome the craving.... i'm still searching for that one... i still smoke the occasional stinky every day (1-3 a day).... at the moment, coming from 40 a day to 3 a day is good for me.... in time, i'll see about going to 0 a day...

good luck...and don't beat yourself up over the stinkies...as long as its a reduced amount.

 

[Andre]

Hi guys i still have cravings for cigs actually much more intense than when i was smoking any advise im using 12mg juice atm

Try 18 mg.

 

[Rudi]

The only advice i can give is self dicipline... im vaping now for 9 months... Day 1 i got my 1st vape mail, had my last stuyvie that morning @8 and then went to the PO to fetch my starter kit and from the PO i went straight to DBN leaving my stuyvies at home...
i basically made a point to myself that i used my sig budget money for vape supplies so i didnt have any more for sigs that month and just stuck with it...
started off on 18mg.. went down to 12 when i started dripping and im currently using 6mg with the occasional 12 mg now and then...
the first 3 days was hard as i work with a lot of smokers (converted bout 18 of them but only 6 stuck to it and a few use both sigs and vape)but every time i had a craving i took a few drags on the eGo and that was it... It's a matter of getting use to the idea, finding a juice you like and stick to it..no buts...
For me smoking was a lifestyle choice... Vaping is change and now even my hobby... Im not in it to save money (still have the R1500p/m i use to buy sigs with on my budget), just needed a healthy alternative to get my nic fix (tried nicorrets but they taste like shit)

In your case you have not just have to make that choice for yourself but your pregnant wife and kid on the way too,and to me that alone is worth trying..
best of luck on the trip down vape lane. Believe me its a fun one

 

[free3dom]

Hi guys i still have cravings for cigs actually much more intense than when i was smoking any advise im using 12mg juice atm

Higher nicotine (18mg as @Andre said) will definitely help.

However, there is going to be a short stint (week or two) where the cravings will be bad (and there is nothing in vaping that satisfy those because it's not nicotine related). However, after a few bad days you will notice that they start lessening in intensity, until you will only be aware of them as "background noise".

Pushing on through the days where it gets bad is the key, and I promise you that they will lessen (and eventually disappear).

Chain vaping helps, some tobacco flavoured juices do too, as well as steering clear from areas/activities where you used smoke (if possible). And drink lots of water

But in the end, the main way is willpower, because I guarantee you even though it does not feel like it, the cravings do go away and you start feeling better and better - it's worth the slight discomfort and that is only temporary

Finally, I'll say this...don't be afraid or feel bad if life gets in the way and you need a skoke...have one, and just keep vaping...in time it will sort itself out if you stick with it

 

[Imotions]

I think the most difficult part for me is i work in the tabacco industry not mentioning names lol.... so i dnt have a budget for cigs coz i get free... i have reduced my cigs alot but just i just cant stand the fact that i smoke still and still get cravins
I know im a problem child haha