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[sherrytitzer]

I started vaping on a DSE901, then graduated to the Vx2 510 and now I'm trying new eGo but I still crave regular cigarettes!  What is the trick to finally laying analogs down for good?  I've been using RY4 high nicotine juice from AquaVapor but I don't think it's giving me a nicotine "fix" so maybe that's why I still crave regular cigarettes.  I smoke Misty Blues and since I retired last year I slowly got up to 2 packs a day...with vaping I'm down to 1 pack a day but I still want those darn analogs! Is there a better e-juice that you recommend that will help me get over the hump?

[jeffb]

There are a lot of factors to finally quitting analogs for good. I think the most important is the mental commitment to do it. It takes some people a few weeks or months to finally switch to 100% vaping. Cutting back from 2 packs to 1 pack is a huge improvement!!! My advice is to relax and enjoy your vaping experience. I know sooner or later you're gonna take a hit off an analog and it will be your last. Another tip is to keep trying new juices. Most people have 1 or 2 favorite juices. When you find the one that works for you, you'll be in heaven.

[sherrytitzer]

Thanks so much for your response. What e-juices do you receommend?  Maybe that's my problem!

[Brian]

Looks like Aquavapor's "high" nic is only 18mg.  If you're a 2 pack a day smoker, I'd go up to 24mg and see how that works for you.  

I smoked 1 1/2 packs a day (Marlboro Lights) and 24mg worked for me.




If you like the RY4, try Vapor Talk Dulcis.  Traditional Tobacco is what got me off analogs, but Dulcis is a favorite.




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Edited by Brian, 19 December 2010 - 11:28 AM.

[mastiffmom]

I think the trick is after you are able to cut back start trying some non-tobacco flavors. Once you taste what's out there the analogs start tasting worse and worse. Don't beat yourself up over not walking away from them right away. You have made great progress and that's what you should focus on. It will get easier but you just have to look at what you have accomplished not at what you think you are failing at. We are here everyday and will hold your hand through the whole process. Even 1 analog not smoked is good.

[jeffb]

I agree with Brian. You might want to step up your nic to 24mg. That will definitely help you with your nic craving.

[sherrytitzer]

Thanks Brian...I just tried to order the dulcis and it's out of stock.  I couldn't find the traditional tobacco!
Mastiffmom...I will not give up!  Thank you so much for the encouragement...my daughter is on me constantly to quit saying she wants me to be around to spoil the grandkids if she ever has a baby!

[Brian]

sherrytitzer, on 19 December 2010 - 11:46 AM, said:

Thanks Brian...I just tried to order the dulcis and it's out of stock.  I couldn't find the traditional tobacco!
Mastiffmom...I will not give up!  Thank you so much for the encouragement...my daughter is on me constantly to quit saying she wants me to be around to spoil the grandkids if she ever has a baby!

Sorry - it's Exotic Tobacco, but looks like the 24mg is sold out also.  

[sherrytitzer]

Got it...I will order the Exotic tobacco when it's in stock.  Thanks!!

[miatafrank]

Tis the season to be picked clean and out of stock. You might want to try vaperite.com, they may have a better chance of being in stock. They have an organic flavored tobacco that you can get in 24mg. I generally don't vape tobacco flavors, so I can't say how good it is, but his other juices are very good.

[nana]

Hang in there Sherry.  It will all come together, I'm sure of that.  I agree with the others in that I think you do need the higher nic.  Hopefully you'll be able to get your hands on some very soon.  Good luck and let us know how you're doing.  We'll sure help you in any way we can.

[sherrytitzer]

Thanks nana...I am going to give this my best shot!  If all of you are smoke free then there's hope for me!
How did you add the "I've been smoke free for" banner at the end of all of your messages?  I want to add one after I
have totally quit the analogs too!

[sherrytitzer]

miatafrank, on 19 December 2010 - 02:07 PM, said:

Tis the season to be picked clean and out of stock. You might want to try vaperite.com, they may have a better chance of being in stock. They have an organic flavored tobacco that you can get in 24mg. I generally don't vape tobacco flavors, so I can't say how good it is, but his other juices are very good.

Thanks MiataFrank...I will check it out!

[jeffb]

sherrytitzer, on 19 December 2010 - 03:28 PM, said:

Thanks nana...I am going to give this my best shot!  If all of you are smoke free then there's hope for me!
How did you add the "I've been smoke free for" banner at the end of all of your messages?  I want to add one after I
have totally quit the analogs too!

Click on my banner... fill out the info... then copy and paste the BB Code into your signature on your profile.

[snubber]

Don't worry about what you haven't done. Look at what you've already done.
It took me over a year before I finally gave up the smokes. And I still have cravings from time to time. But vaping is so much better than analogs that it helps kill those cravings.
Just tell yourself...hey I've already given up 20 analogs a day and I will give up the rest in time.
Like the others said...try getting some 24mg juice and that might help some.
I was a family party last night and there were a lot of people there that smoke....all those packs of analogs sitting there were sure tempting, but I just vaped a little more and kept telling myself that I've come this far and I wont break my record and I don't need it.  So you can and will quit...we're all sure of it.
Keep us informed of your progress.  We're all here to help. Don't hesitate to ask questions.

Good luck and happy vaping.

Edited by snubber, 19 December 2010 - 04:26 PM.

[sherrytitzer]

Thanks snubber...I need to hear things like this!  I've only smoked 13 cigarettes today...usually I would have already smoked at least 30!  I'm getting there slow but sure...

[sherrytitzer]

jeffb, on 19 December 2010 - 03:33 PM, said:

Click on my banner... fill out the info... then copy and paste the BB Code into your signature on your profile.

Thanks...I sent your instructions to myself in an email so I won't forget how to do this.

[sherrytitzer]

snubber, on 19 December 2010 - 04:26 PM, said:

Don't worry about what you haven't done. Look at what you've already done.
It took me over a year before I finally gave up the smokes. And I still have cravings from time to time. But vaping is so much better than analogs that it helps kill those cravings.
Just tell yourself...hey I've already given up 20 analogs a day and I will give up the rest in time.
Like the others said...try getting some 24mg juice and that might help some.
I was a family party last night and there were a lot of people there that smoke....all those packs of analogs sitting there were sure tempting, but I just vaped a little more and kept telling myself that I've come this far and I wont break my record and I don't need it.  So you can and will quit...we're all sure of it.
Keep us informed of your progress.  We're all here to help. Don't hesitate to ask questions.

Good luck and happy vaping.

I meant to say good going snubber!  You resisted the urge to light up...that says a lot!  Thanks for the encouragement.

[snubber]

sherrytitzer, on 19 December 2010 - 08:19 PM, said:

Thanks snubber...I need to hear things like this!  I've only smoked 13 cigarettes today...usually I would have already smoked at least 30!  I'm getting there slow but sure...

See...you've already made progress. For some of us quitting is really hard. For others it's a piece of cake.
Every body's different and we just have to work at it at our own pace.  Don't worry you'll get there.
And in a couple of weeks or as short as a few days you'll be vaping and never pick up another analog again.
Keep up the good work. We're all pulling for ya.

Good luck and happy vaping.

Edited by snubber, 19 December 2010 - 08:31 PM.

[gmf1]

It is hard, helps if you have a wife that will kill you if you pick up an analogue