I love you guys 
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Weeks ago, I posted about day one, and it was all of a day and a half before I was back on. So here we go again. I had a few puffs this morning, but as of 9:25am CDT, I am beginning a new first 24 hours without nicotine (vaping). Wish me luck! 
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No luck needed Erin, although I wish you all the luck in the world. Strength and determination and knowledge of addiction and how to beat it, and your peers (us) and supportive friends are needed and I wish you all of that too!!! Wishing you all success!
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How are you doing? Just keep at it friendā¦donāt give in to those cravingsā¦it is one moment at a timeā¦we got your back 
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Thank you! 
I was doing really shitty last night, but a little better this morning.
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Thank you so much!
Glad today is betterā¦way to get through the night
I did without picking up and thatās what counts.
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Had a super shitty first evening without the vape last night. The just-quit irritability and depression hit me HARD yesterday, and by last evening, I was so fucking pissed off. I only vaped for a couple months this time, but I felt as terrible as I did when giving up cigarettes after years of smoking. Just goes to show how addictive nicotine is.
We were watching our favorite soccer team play, which is one of the times I tend to want it most. Thank God it was a good game, or it wouldāve been even worse. My husband asked me if there was anything he could do, and I said the only thing he could really do (go buy me a new vape) was something I didnāt really want him to (even though part of me DID want that). He reminded me that he couldnāt even if he wanted to because weāre just that broke right now. Which got me thinking about our finances, which put me in an even blacker mood. (But thatās a whole other story).
I guess Iām just in that feeling-sorry-for-myself stage of recovery that tends to come right after quitting. Itās the one thing we alcoholics are still allowed. Itās the closest to intoxicated Iām allowed to get anymore, BUT I donāt use it to avoid or forget anything, itās justā¦ nice. I was just enjoying having the vape again for a while.
But the thing is, itās still unhealthy. Do I want to die from some kind of otherwise avoidable cancer or lung disease? Absolutely not. Plus, my son reminded us of our promise to quit, which we did for quite aome time, then were back at it the last few months. I want to keep my promises and set a good example for my kids, soā¦ out with the vape.
The good news is, my sobriety from alcohol is still going swimmingly. Only 15 days til my first birthday and, at least right now, Iām having no cravings and not missing it at all.
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I have started my journey of being Nicotine free yet again today. Itās something I have been struggling with for sometime now. Any pointers?
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I hiked a lot. Aggressive steep hikes. I hard a hard time breathing hikes. I wanted my lung capacity back. and leaving the stores behind to decrease my chances of buying a pack. Hiking also made me tired. The easiest way to accumulate time was to sleep in the beginning. I had to completely mix up all of my routines. Smoking was so intertwined with everything. I also held my breath, I still do that when I get cravings from others smokers being around. Lung capacity exercises helped me and still does.
Cherish those hours and days in the beginning. If you anything like me, if I break my clean time, it, Iām smoking another pack. Dont do it!
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Overtime I noticed that my smoking was also intertwined to everything. A number of activities that i associated with smoking and certain emotions that i also associated with smoking. I play basketball but lately i can barely run for a minute without feeling like my lungs will burst. I would love to get my lung capacity back as well.
Alsoā¦ Thanks for the message
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Keep at it friendā¦it is such an amazing feeling regaining that lung capacity.
Like Jason said - sleep in the beginning was the most beneficial for me To get going. I did use the hypnosis app as well and found that helpful.
I made sure to drink loads of water and eat fruits cause that helped cut the cravings.
Have something to fidget with so that your hands are busy ā¦I played so many games on my phone and did puzzles.
Read through the thread ā¦some other great ideas and pointers. Main thing in ti throw out all your smokes and lightersā¦take it ODAAT
Resist with all your strength.you can do it ā¦
It has been a hard day with cravings today. My mind keeps trying to convince me that I just need that one cig and it will taste great ā I KNOW IT WONT - I KNOW THAT THE ONE WILL BE THE END ā so I am staying vigilant.
Grateful for admitting this to a friend who helped me put the thoughts in the shitty thinking box where they belong. I am just repeating his advice over and over in my mind to help it sink in.
As we say here - Not one puff ever! 
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Smoking bad
Fresh air good
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Tried nicotine gum this morning and it made me vomit. Patiently waiting for my prescription to get approved for the lozenges. Iām almost out of cigarettes and I purposely didnāt buy anymore at the store. Iām 30 miles from civilization and stores and starting to panic a little. I figured if I didnāt have them I wouldnāt smoke. I know I got to quit this last dirty habbit. Going to try not to go get them. Or I may start fresh on Monday. I know thats stupid. I just got to stop. Iāve literally been picking up lit cigarette buts and smoking since I was a small kid. Not to be a cool kid but because my parents smoked. The last time I tried to quit I also quit alcohol n weed and it was too much for me mentally and I ended up in a police car and took in for a mental hygiene. So my fears are valid to me at least. My little girl wants me to quit so bad! Iād love to live to see her graduate one day and to see her kidās. So I donāt know if today is the day I quit but I do know itās a goal and I intend to smash it just like the rest. Iām definitely a grumpy ole @sshole trying to quit lol. Thanks for listening.
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That battle is so real and frustratingā¦are you able to keep yourself busy (like super busy at the moment) and chew gum, straws or celery sticks for example to keep your mouth occupiedā¦silly little things add up and stop the mind from craving.
The beginning is going to be hard no matter whatā¦just remember that once you get past it you will never have to relive this horror.
This time you arenāt giving all three up at once so hopefully that will be easier on your mentality 
We are here if you need to vent, scream or just need a 
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YES! So true my friendā¦ thank youā¦hope could I forget this wonderful saying 
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