@InevitableChaos Welcome to the Ex and I 'm excited for you first day vape free . Quitting can be difficult. It's so easy to begin a quit and then block out the reasons we wanted to quit to begin with. That pretty much defines an addiction-the urge to do something that is hard to stop. It will get easier, so be kind to yourself right now and listen to what your body needs.
Quitting can be scary. After all, we've vaped/smoked with every activity and emotion in our lives. It's time to find a new way of coping.
I have numerous attempts at quitting and it finally took me 50 years to get it right. What was different this time? I had a quit date, an aid, a class and cut down for a week. Sounds like a road to success. I was fortunate to find the Ex a week prior to my quit. I learned about nicotine addiction and that I needed a plan that would prepare for what I was going to encounter on my journey. And for the first time, I had the support of fellow quitters.
Take the time to learn how to do this. Part of it is mindset and part of it is hands on work identifying triggers, what tools you'll use, what associations you'll create instead of vaping, etc. Spend time on the site, getting as well as giving support. The early days take commitment so why not have other quitters to help you deal with the up and downs of this journey.
Consider taking the Daily Pledge to stay on track one day at a time.
This link is a great place to start
https://www.becomeanex.org/guides/?cid=footer_community_linktobex
We're here for you so reach out anytime we can help. Going for walk is a great way to refocus your thinking and get an added boost of dopamine.
I'm sure you wife will be proud of you, but remember this your quit and it's your health that's at risk.
Have a wonderful vape free day. Stay busy and stay close.
Barb
