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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. simoncion · 1790123257 · focus · HN ↗

      > Heck it's been 4 years and I still sometimes get dreams where I'm vaping.

      It has been way more than four years for me, and I'll smell some cigarette smoke when I'm in a mood and be all like "Man, wouldn't it be nice if I got me one of those?".

      But, I can say the same sort of thing about my reaction to the odor of coffee or caffeinated tea. Despite the fact that the very same place I get my coffee and tea from sells cigarettes -and wouldn't even card me because I'm so very obviously old- I've been able to quit nicotine. I've never been able to quit caffeine.

      1. idiotsecant · 1790129038 · focus · HN ↗

         How do people not just do the easy pleasurable thing? I am incredibly prone to addictions and I don't understand how some people aren't.

         1. cladopa · 1790148032 · focus · HN ↗

            Because it is not pleasurable at all? When I was a kid, I saw a couple of friends get addicted to smoking, from the first cigarette. I have seen dozens of acquaintances as well because I was interested in the process.

            Even myself tested his firsts cigarettes.

            It was so painful. The body reacts violently when you try to poison it. Severe coughs that people try to hide, trying to appear strong while they could not help it making impulsive movements. It tastes like sh*ht, it burns your lungs. You stink, your clothing and breath stinks.

            It takes a lot of concious and painful work in order to force your body into accepting that.

            For me it was pure stupidity to make a deliberate effort to get hooked into an addiction, so I just did not continue.

            I couldn't help but see that this way. I read a lot so I knew what was coming next. It is like casinos not inviting mathematicians or physicist to conferences, as because of their training, they can see the probabilities inside out and never fall in the emotional trap.

            1. ShadowOfThePit · 1790149955 · focus · HN ↗

               > Because it is not pleasurable at all?

               There wouldn't be a trillion-dollar market for tobacco if it was "not pleasurable at all". Your personal experience isn't universal, man.

               > It takes a lot of concious and painful work in order to force your body into accepting that.

               Of course it does! But guess what? It feels sooo goood that people get addicted to it!

            2. bityard · 1790168881 · focus · HN ↗

               Your experience is very atypical.

               If you grew up in a house with smokers, you would not find the smell unusual.

               Only the first 2-3 in your life are any kind of challenge to get through, after that it's smooth sailing, unfortunately. For most people.

               Count yourself lucky I guess.

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