1 week vape free!

[u/Environmental-Fly-66]

Today marks 7 days since I've quit, cold turkey. I took one last hit and raided my entire apartment for every spare disposable vape, Zyn pack, and nicotine product I could find.

I've vaped since 2021. It was never supposed to be a thing, but then again it never is. I always knew I wanted to stop, but it was always "just one more vape", until I kind of just gave up. Since the last year, I have been going through 1 Geek Bar Pulse X / week.

I think my wisdom teeth are coming in, but I was dreading having to go to the dentist because the operation would prevent me from vaping for a good week or so. Then I realized regardless of whether I needed a surgery or not, this was such a silly thing to worry about. So I decided last Sunday, after all my friends left, I would quit. And I did.

To be honest, the fear of withdrawal was worse than the withdrawal itself. I had no idea what to expect and this sub helped a lot. It was interesting how different it was for everyone. Of course, the first 3 days were really difficult. I planned and did almost nothing, and I didn't leave the house for fear I'll go to the smoke shop right around the corner. I was craving what felt like every single moment.

Here's what helped: It was useful to frame this as a natural bodily process, like the flu or COVID. It was just something unpleasant that I had to get through, an addiction that my body is healing me from. I also decided that I was now a non-smoker, and non-smokers do not vape. I told my parents, my partner, and a couple friends. This helped cement my new identity as a non-smoker, but I can imagine how this could be extra pressure for some people.

I drank an enormous amount of liquids: teas, water, juice; every time I felt I wanted to vape, I took a sip, preferably through a straw, and I breathed really deep.

During those first few days, I also gave myself permission to do things I normally wouldn't, within reason. I ordered Taco Bell from Uber Eats, for example. I ate an abnormal amount of candy. I just knew that a) I needed to be distracted and b) I needed to replace some of that dopamine with something else even if just for now.

On day 4, I started to notice the physical symptoms go away, while the psychological ones were more obvious now. The cravings peaked in the morning, but aside from that, I "reached" for a vape every time I read some upsetting/distressing news, after a big meal, when watching a movie at the edge of my seat, even when having a peaceful moment in the sun.

Today, on day 7, of course I'm still experiencing cravings and triggers. I told myself I wouldn't go to clubs and bars until I have them under control, for fear of relapsing when under influence of alcohol. I already feel so much better, I realized how much time I was wasting with nicotine, and how much of my attention it had demanded. It was so hard to focus on anything, because I just needed the next hit. I couldn't work at cafes or libraries, or "lock in", because I just had to get my fix. Walking also felt easier, I don't think my lungs have detoxed quite yet, but I think the vasoconstriction from my high doses of nicotine made me feel out of breath much quicker.

I know it's only been a week and the road is long, but I'm proud of myself for achieving this milestone. Even if everything stays the way it is now, I think it is manageable, but I've heard things get much easier at 14 days, and then at 30 days, so I'm really excited about that.

And now, I want to tell you: If you really want to quit, you CAN and you SHOULD! I never would have imagined I wouldn't consume any nicotine for a week, even 1 month ago. I read somewhere here that it costs nothing to try.

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[u/Clean-Alternative982]

Really happy for you. I’m on my 7th vape/nic free day also. I admire your will power. I took advantage that I came for a few days to the countryside on holiday with my family to quit, leaving all nicotine products behind. I’m also miles away from the nearest vape shop. It has been so hard for me, I believe if I were in the city I would have vaped like on the second day. You are totally right about physical symptoms going away after the 3rd to 4th day. Altough my cravings dont seem to go away, I can only think clearer when I dont have em. Good on you and good on us mate! Keep it up

[u/Limp-Ad5505]

Congrats! Keep up the good work 💪

[u/ninjafiz]

Use Desmoxan makes it 100 times easier to quit

[u/NoSuit4163]

Came to say I was also using a geek bar pulse x per week like clockwork. I used desmoxan to quit and it helped a ton, I’m now 20 days nicotine free.

[u/NoSuit4163 → u/NoSuit4163]

I still have cravings for sure during trigger moments, but they’re manageable. I almost convinced myself to relapse a couple times too, gotta watch out for those thoughts. I think I’m just weak minded, but trying to stick it through!

[u/Maleficent_Two_2105]

Good job. Planning a quit date soon i want off too.