I likened vaping to smoking a pipe.
I had to concentrate on holding it like a pipe.
(I used to smoke a pipe)
My son suggested I try "Blue".
I am hestitant about transferring one compulsion to another, tho.
"The lesser of two evils is still evil".
The patches were working but my body wasn't cooperating.
I've tried keeping my pack out in the truck but I was constantly making trips to the truck.
I smoke without thinking.
I tried to make myself think about it but end up out of cigarettes as a suprise.
When I was on the patch and not smoking, I felt better.
I don't think my body NEEDS the nicotine.
I think its mostly an auto-reflex.
I buy cigarettes on impulse.
If I don't have the money I can go without them.
If I am somewhere I can't smoke, I can go without them.
Problem is, I never run out of money and I never stay where I can't smoke.
I could put No Smoking signs up in my home but I would know its my home and those laws are mine to follow or not.
What I need is to have cigarettes and actively will myself not to smoke them.
That means, when I finally quit, I will be able to stare at a pack of cigarettes and a lighter next to an ashtray and not want to smoke them.
I will be able to stand next to someone smoking and not want one myself.
Tom - Just curious but what you meant when you said that you tried using the patch but your by wasn't cooperating ?
I've experienced the patch causing a reaction on my skin. Looks like an allergic reaction.
The gum and lozenges make me feel sick.
I know the only way for to stop smoking is a complete cessation.
But, i am weak.
The patches work while I am able to use them.
Problem is, when I do use them. I suffer he related issues.
I need something that the patch offers but without the allergic reaction.
So far, nothing has come even close to the patches in getting me to quit.
But, id I use them I pay dearly.
I am prone to infections.
My health issues relate to infection.
Thus, the patches are not an option.