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1. S0y · 1790118150 · focus · HN ↗

   Here's what I did to get rid of my nicotine addiction (vaping):

   - Gradually lower the strength of my liquid until it was at the minimum.

   - Stop all vaping and switch to nicotine gum

   - Gradually increase the time between each gum

   - Stop the gum altogether

   This process took probably 3 months and tbh it was pretty miserable the whole time. It's 100% worth it tho, You don't realize how much it controls your life until you stop. You will also still get random cravings for a year or two afterwards, Heck it's been 4 years and I still sometimes get dreams where I'm vaping.

   1. fibonachos · 1790129532 · focus · HN ↗

      In my late 20s and early 30s I would frequently join my coworkers outside while they took a smoke break. I would generally try to stay at the periphery or upwind when possible. Over time, I found myself having inexplicable cravings for a cigarette despite never having smoked one. Presumably this was due second hand exposure. (Acknowledging it would have been smarter to simply stay indoors.)

      That eventually faded after our careers took us in different directions, and landing remote roles or at places with fewer or no smokers.

      I can’t imagine how difficult it must be to quit. Props to anyone who makes the attempt, successfully or otherwise.

      1. w-ll · 1790130558 · focus · HN ↗

         thats how we all get started. its a social thing, your in or your out. sucks. but its what it is.

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