Juul Help

[Bobbybmd]

So I was completely off the JUUL 3 mg for 2 weeks.

I started again this week and the store only had 5 mg so now I'm doing 5 mg after work.

Pretty much going through one capsule A-day.

I did it cold Turkey last time... Had 1 or 2 rough days then one day where I was very diz zy and then it was wearing off.

should I just do it cold Turkey again

[YoungAtHeart]

Welcome!

Congratulations on your decision to quit vaping. Good that you have reduced the amount of nicotine so you can gradually wean down off it.   If you think you can go what we call "Smart Turkey,"  try it.  You might get patches to keep on hand if it doesn't work out this time - they are better than vaping! 

It's common sense that anything you put in your lungs that isn't clean air can't be good for you!  You will need to substitute “vape” or “device” as you do the reading I will recommend. Research suggests nicotine may be as addictive as heroin and cocaine. Because vaping is available to you most anywhere, anytime, I believe it might be more difficult from which to break free than regular tobacco products - but it CAN be done!  There is a blog written by one of our success stories that you might find informative: https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/t5/Journals-Blogs/I-Quit-Smoking-and-Vaping/ba-p/1225904

I recommend that you educate yourself on what nicotine does to your body and mind To that end, I suggest Allen Carr's “The Easy Way to Stop Smoking.” . which can be found online or at your local library. 

The idea is to change up your routines so the vaping associations are reduced.  Drink your coffee with your OTHER hand in a place different from where you vaped. Maybe switch to tea for a bit.  If you always had that first puff with your coffee, try putting your tennies on right out of bed, going for a quick walk, then taking your shower and THEN your coffee! Rearrange the furniture in the areas you used to vape so the view is different. Take a different route when you are out and about so you aren't driving by your vaping supply shop.

You need to distract yourself through any craves.  You can take a bite out of a lemon (yup - rind and all),, do a few jumping jacks, go for a brisk walk or march in place, play a computer game.  Keep a cold bottle of water with you from which to sip. Don't let that vaping thought rattle around in your brain unchallenged.  You will need to be disciplined in the early days to distract yourself when a crave hits.    Get busy!  Here is a list of things to do instead of vape if you need some fresh ideas: 

https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/t5/Journals-Blogs/101-Things-to-Do-Instead-of-Smoke/ba-p/1028319

The conversation in your head in response to the "I want to vape" thought needs to be, "Well, since I have decided not to do that anymore, what shall I do instead for the three minutes this crave will last?"  Then DO it.  You will need to put some effort into this in the early days, but it gets easier and easier to do.

Stay close to us here and ask questions when you have them and for support when you need it. We will be with you every step of the way!

 Nancy

[SuzyQ411]

@Bobbybmd 

Great advice that Nancy gave you.

Consider all possibilities for quitting and make your choice, is my input.

There's cold turkey and many forms of nicotine replacement therapy products, such as patches, gum and mints.

I wish you well 😊

[Barbscloud]

Welcome to the Ex.  There is no one answer to your question.  There are many quitters here who quit cold turkey and many that used an aid.  The end result is the same -- success.  Do some research and decide if an aid it right for you.  For this this quit I used Welbutrin and nioctrol inhalers. I've been successfully quit for over 3 years.

In addition to an  aid, educate yourself about nicotine addictions an create a plan with the tools you'll use and the new associations you'll create instead of vaping

And the support from fellow quitters had made the difference for many.

We're here to support you, so just reach out.  Make the commitment - you can do this.

Barb

[Barbscloud]

@Bobbybmd   How are you doing?   Have you taken the first step.  We're here for you.

Barb

[intervention]

You might want to switch to a pod system that allows you to vary your nic level, then slowly go down to 0mg for a while. You then should be free of any nic dependency and might find it easier to quit altogether....