ok sometimes posts like this are frustrating even tho theyβre well meaning! it is REALLY HARD to kick a nicotine addiction, and saying βjust stop bc itβs bad for youβ is sometimes not helpful. here are some strategies that have worked for me and my friends to help you get started:
LOLLIPOPS OR A WATER BOTTLE WITH A STRAW!!! the oral fixation is real and these will help. keep these with you especially in triggering spots (if you always vape when you drive, keep some in your car)
if possible, use lower percentage pods (3% instead of 5 or 6%) for a week before you quit to help curb some physical effects when you do quit
pick a time when you have a few days where you wonβt be around people who you know vape, whether thatβs friends or fam
sunflower seeds sometimes help when your craving, or sour candy
make a list to look at of all the reasons that youβre quitting that will be positive effects of quitting RIGHT AWAY. lung cancer should be a deterrent but sometimes if you donβt feel the immediate payoff itβs not helpful when cravings are bad. ex of reasons: vaping is giving u bad teeth, bad breath, bad skin, headaches and nausea, isolating you from people you love, fucking your sleep schedule up, making you anxious, making it harder to complete physical activity, PREVENTING SAVING MONEY, etc
these wonβt help everyone but itβs helped me a lot
Remember! shame doesnβt help people quit physical addictions and if you make a mistake you can always keep trying. quitting is a process and takes time, but itβs SO worth it in the long run <3