Quitting is easy, I’ve done it like 5 times

I've been trying to quit for 2 years . It's harder then people portray . The struggle is even worse when you have mental health issues . It's not just a craving , it's dealing with the emotional rollarcoaster that comes with withdrawals. If you have a job , a busy life, a distraction to help you quit , you probably will do well . But for those who don't I want you to know that your not alone . If your struggling to quit vaping please know your not a failure. Every time you try , your taking a step forward (even if you relapse , don't beat yourself up) Keep going xx Keep trying xx

I’ve been smoking cigarettes since I was 15 to about 23 and transitioned to vapes ever since. I am 29 now. Today will be my 9th day completely free of nicotine. I thought about going out and buying a bottle of juice again to get my fix but it’s not worth it. If you already have the mindset to quit, follow through with it. You will find it a lot easier than you would think!! I never thought I would go this long without vaping but man I’m on my 9th day! Weird bc I didn’t experience any withdrawals, I get cravings still and I think that’s something that won’t ever go away, but for sure I am better off than I was the first few days. Only gets better. Mind over matter. Y’all can do it

I've been vaping sense 2020 and I would go through about 2 vapes a week. I'm currently on quit day 3 and I feel like i'm really being tested today. Keep me in your prayers

I’m 24 hours in now and the withdrawals started to hit. I’ve been vaping for 5 years+ years. Im on repeat rn telling myself “This feeling sucks but I’m ok and it’s only for a few days.”

I’m 27 days into it, I’m personally surprised I’m far into this. It’s hard to really commit to it when you dont have many videos/articles about quitting vaping because it’s “trendy”. I’m glad I have quit, I was able to find many ways that helped me not think about it during this. The first week was the worst because I had to adjust to this new lifestyle I’m trying to bring in of not vaping anymore, but also finding what helps me not think about getting a vape. I bought the nicotine gum, and used it for 2 weeks, I got tired of the feeling of nicotine for how it made me feel sick so now I just chew peppermint gum. The peppermint gum helps give me the same burn as the nicotine gum, but without nicotine. At this point I don’t even crave for anything nicotine related, I’m really surprised, but it’s different for everyone. Quitting this habit is the best decision I’ve made in a long time. If any of you are interested in quitting, just go for it, you won’t crave nicotine once you get past 3 weeks. If it was easy everyone would do it!

Genuinely, quitting smoking was easier than quitting vaping. I can’t describe it. The cravings are different, the feelings are different

I’ve been a heavy vaper for 7+ years. I’m on my 4th day. It hasn’t been one bit that tough. Even with withdrawals, I’ve been able to maintain myself. Just keeping your mind busy and body moving is a great way to ease tensions. But, what I’ve been telling myself that’s been helping the most is that all of it is a lie! I heard that nicotine withdrawal is a lie pushed by companies to keep you hooked and scared to quit. Just keep telling yourself this. Also, mint gum is a huge help. Good luck!!!

I'm working on it. I got all the way up to the 5% stuff, 2 per week. Now I'm down to 1 puff every 3 hours. This doesn't sound like much progress but considering I was vaping 3-5 puffs, about every 20 minutes, this is a huge personal victory for me. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel but I'm going to follow the tapering down method. I'm going to avoid alcohol because I really don't think I can drink without diving back into nicotine. I will beat this. I'm putting in more work at the gym and on my trampoline. Exercise and weed seem to help more than anything. I must say, at the start of this, I got full on dope sick. I was having a melt down, crying spells, severe depression and anxiety, borderline suicidal thoughts. I wouldn't wish this on anyone.

saw her smoking in her friends story lmao

Its so hard espically when you have a bad day at work or a bad day in general

Quiting vaping with Babish. Next week on Basics with Babish: replacing destructive habits with cooking.

Just threw mine in the trash. It’s not about me, it’s about being here in the long run for my kids 💪🏻

I think that quitting vaping is more difficult than quitting cigarettes myself. Vaping is a better technology and more effective in getting nicotine directly into your bloodstream.

Every time I buy a new vape I get major regret because I want to quit but the cravings are so hard to replace, but I think this is gonna be my last vape to get me through this flu so I’m not mixing withdrawal symptoms with super flu symptoms making me feel a lot worse

I wish i could hire someone that could just follow me around all day and slap a vape out my mouth when i go for it, tell me nice things about myself, and do fun activities with me when i manage to not go for that vape or cigarette. I turned to nicotine to numb being depressed, lonely, and tired in social situations. i feel like if i had someone positive following me around all day, it would replace the good buzz with something equally good if not better.

Lost an incredibly well paying job because I couldn't wait 8 hours to smoke. Supervisors caught me vaping behind one of the machines and walked me out. That was a month before the pandemic and I fell into ALOT of debt because I couldn't afford to keep up with the brand new Mustang GT and other miscellaneous things I had bought BECAUSE of that job. Had my first son on the way as well. Crazy to think how much an addiction has affected my life.

So alchohol and energy drinks to quit ?Got It!!

3 years, heavy vaper. Every problem I have seems to stem from nicotine addiction and my family is addictive, so naturally it is harder for me to quit. But im so tired of feeling this apathy and resentment of myself what I've done to myself. To every one out there struggling, we got this. Mind over matter. And remember how it feels to take a full breath of fresh air, unimpeded by this addiction. "Your future self will thank you."

I vaped for 5 years, spending about a 1,000$ a year on pods/disposable vapes ..for what? Anxiety?, depression? And a 5 second head high that I stopped getting after a year of vaping anyway? I’ve been clean for 3 days and already feel so much better. withdrawal has been a breeze for me and I’m already more happy just for the fact I made a good decision for my self and my body, anyone thinking about quitting do it for yourself you will be proud and thankful you made the decision, also sunflower seeds help with the cravings!

Its been an hour and I want to tear my teeth out

Best method is to cut down. 1 puff an hour, then every 2,3. Keep going until you’re on like a couple of puffs per day. Sustain that for a long enough period of time for it to no longer be a struggle then the transition to quitting won’t be so hard. Also learn to appreciate normal air more without the need to inhale vape, let that become your new inhalation addiction. Gl!

A few months ago I went on a hunting trip and forgot my vape. It truly felt so incredible to actually breathe the fresh mountain air at 8,000 feet… Then I went home and lasted about an hour before smoking again. I’m so bad. I wish I could stop, it makes me sick.

truth doesn't tell the truth

I switched from cigarettes to vaping 9-10 months ago. My lymph nodes are swollen from vaping, I can’t sleep, and I feel like I can’t breath. I’m planning on quitting tomorrow (Friday.) Thanks for the video it’s motivational.

I quit by reducing the amount of nic in my vapes bit by bit over 3months, then spent a month with a juice with no nic at all then just dropped it after that. was easy with no withdrawals, much easier than cold turkey from alot of daily nicotine

I've been vaping for 11 years now, with some cigarette use involved for a few years as well. I'm day 4 cold turkey now. This is my 14th time attempting to quit and it's the farthest I've gotten. Withdrawal is kicking my ass - it feels like I lost my best friend. But I know what to expect this time. If you're planning to quit, don't be ashamed if you relapse. This shit isn't easy and it can involve multiple attempts. With each attempt, you learn something new though -you learn what your triggers are and you learn how to deal with them. Cheers!

I started smoking when I was 12 years old. Once I hit 18, I started buying mods. I started out with a smok mod and tank, and mixed both cigs and vaping. I got so far deep into it, I was hiding it from my gf at the time. She was begging me to quit, and I was beyond stubborn about it. The day we split, she saw that I was lying about having quit when she saw the pack of marlboros on my passenger seat that I usually hid in the console. It cost me a relationship. When I got to college, I got into juuls and alto pods. This was when they still had fruit flavors and mint. It was easier to conceal, and I was using it everywhere. I was a music major, and I was hitting it constantly in practice rooms, bathrooms, even sneaking it in class sometimes. I was going through three to four pods a week, and I won’t chalk it up to my constant sharing with others. I was having a major problem. I would sit in my apartment and do my homework, and I would clear a pod in one sitting sometimes. A full pack of cigs worth of nicotine. I still hadn’t kicked actual smoking at this stage, so I was still railing juuls at school and home and smoking whenever I was outside. I’d wake up and the first thing I would do is take a hit of my vape. I wouldn’t even have my eyes open yet. The only reason I would wane off was if I didn’t have the money for it, which was pretty often. The mood swings that came from it gave roommates a ton of horror stories about me, and it cost me friendships. I got into legal trouble back in March, and I quit every coping mechanism I had, good and bad, and had multiple mental health crises through the last 7 months. I’ve chosen to seek help instead of taking an early departure. I’m still in the beginning stages of that help, and now I’m here. Whenever I’m around something that I used to use to cope with stress, I don’t hesitate to partake (alcohol hasn’t been a problem. Don’t let anyone say weed isn’t addictive. That should seriously be the next substance on Truth.) After a string of crises had me on the edge of a cliff, I chose hospitalization. Best choice I’ve ever made. But! I’m still facing a lot of enabling, both from myself and others. I’ve recently taken up smoking in lieu of a vape or disposable(I can’t afford one rn, no matter how much I crave one), and it tastes bad and hurts worse. I’ve only gotten back into it for about a week or so and I’m already short of breath. I’ve GOT to kick this dependency! I’ve been mixing these for way too long.

About 30 days in. Was tough the first week but after that its easy, Day 3 4 5 the worst after that it lightens up, go for runs, drink water, sweat.

She kinda bad tho

Lmao 🤣 I only quit vaping till I had health problems stiff blood vessels from all that salt nic

I started crying watching this. Every time i get the urge to quit I’ll quit for 8 hours max and then give in. I relate to that brain issue. Anxiety every direction.

Omg I had class with her at MTSU she is a killer singer/songwrited. Good job Christina!

Vaping isnt a “coping mechanism” its an addiction

Her name is cristina punzo i went to highschool with her, she and her brothers are so sweet!

Hey a month ago I commented on this post about how I didn’t know if I was ever gonna be able to quit… I did. Im not saying that to rub it in anyone’s face, but it did it. You can too, I swear to you.

I’m 5 days in and I’m finally starting to feel okay. The irritation at nothing and aggressiveness is finally gone. The only thing that isn’t ending is the bottomless pit I feel in my stomach. I’m always hungry. No matter what I eat

Replacing vaping with energy drinks? Few reasons this is not a great idea: 1. These drinks are so unhealthy and add no nutritional value. They take you away from what your body needs and force you to feel energized when you may be needing rest or something else. 2) increased caffeine just raises anxiety levels, and can make it harder to quit. Everything else: walking, meditating, guitar: 👍🏽👍🏽👌🏽

She overdosed and passes away off 45 elfbars not 30 minutes after the filming of this production. R.I.P Elli

Love how Babish narrated this 🤣💖

I have always suspected that “truth” is a corporate psy-op for the dying tobacco industry lobby. Everything that they produce, makes me crave cigarettes....why?

Girl, kudos. This girl was an ex smoker that then got hooked on the vape for 10yr and quit cold ass turkey. It sucked but like you it was worth it in the end. I apologize for those who were victim of my quitting vaping wrath. But I made it!

Currently 3 weeks stopping vaping and 2 weeks nicotine overall (I did patches at a reduced timeline of 1 week because I was addicted bad but didn’t want to use them for too long). Omg I’ve been going through a variety of symptoms. Sore throat, restlessness, anxiety and depression cycling out and into swollen lymph nodes/ tight neck, massive headaches currently. I tried quitting 4 times since I started at almost 17, now I’m 22. During some times I literally felt like the embodiment of poison when I would use it in conjunction with cannabis . The only physical symptom I have mainly is the headaches. I AM SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED! Who is with me to have discipline and self respect! A note to share, even though I was/am addicted to nicotine, I came to realize that I was also addicted to the sensation of smoking itself. So when I used cannabis and quit vaping I would eventually get back to vaping and vis-versa. The key is to cut out smoking/vaping in general. Ik that some need cannabis in order to mitigate neurological conditions, etc, etc but there are other solutions. Let’s support each other and ourselves to live long, happy and fruitful lives!

The first part of it seemed like an advertisement for something we didn't have 😂

I take deep breathes when the craving hit

After having quit benzodiazipines and gambling, quitting vaping was a piece of cake. The urges are all mind over matter. They'll come on strong, but they don't last the whole day and only come in waves. It's all about the right thoughts.

One thing that really helped me was sunflower seeds. Couldn’t do it all the time like at work in the back, but I would wait until my lunch break and I would eat sunflower seeds. Another thing that helped me quit was actually smoking cigarettes. I got one pack of American Spirit and told myself this is all I’m buying, and I would only do it when I was craving and once the pack was all gone I would want them less and less because it’s less socially acceptable

Because you guys insist on interrupting all my KZfaq videos. I decided to start vaping. I really enjoy it and I plan on getting all my friends to start vaping as well. If it wasn't for your ads I never would have started vaping. But because you decided to annoy the crap out of me I will now do the opposite of what you want

Day 2 of quitting vaping, having costochondritis made me wake up and stop, definitely never looking back.

I watched this video as a hate-watcher last month. I was curious what kind of anti-vaping 'propaganda' was out there. But something stuck and I found myself watching again about two weeks ago. I could see so clearly that I have been in denial of my nicotine / vaping addiction. Now I'm just about 5 days cold turkey. It's not a lot, but it's the longest break from nicotine I've had in at least half a decade. I'm just taking it one day at a time. Anyways, it's a lot of words to say that I appreciate the content and also the courage for Cristina to share her story of quitting. Every one of these videos make a difference. Thank you!

I’m 18 and have been smoking cigarettes since I was 9. Once vapes came out I got onto that instead of smoking. I’m trying to quit and it seems impossible. I’m on day one but I really believe I can. It’s started affecting me by waking up and puking mucus and I’ve been doing that for the last week. There’s no way I can continue to do that throughout my life. It makes me feel like shit and that’s what really made me want to quit.

Vaped for 2 years... Then was on a trip for 1 week where I stopped and surprisingly didn't have any withdrawal, but when I was back home I relapsed for 1 day, then decided to go on a patch. I was vaping 1 vape with 2% every day!!! Now feeling much better. Even if you relapse get help & everything will be fine. Keep trying ❤️.

she seems so chill

I’m 16 and I’ve been vaping since I was 14. I want to quit but it went from just trying it once with a friend in the park to none stop vaping and always having it with me. I don’t want to vape for the rest of my life and I started way too early. I’ve tried to quit like a million times

4 days isn't quitting. Hopefully she actually quit.

Right now I just took my last 5 puffs from my disposable Binaries Cabin Vape which is 5% salt nic. This is gonna be hell since I have Asperger’s on top of that but I shall be successful as I’m never gonna go back to the vape store no matter how big the motivation feeling is. I just put Vape under water and ruined it. Here goes to a journey of positivity and no more weird vape feelings!!!

I’ve been vaping on and off since 2017. I’m currently sick (it’s not covid I got tested) and I haven’t even stopped doing it with my throat hurting. I keep telling myself I’m eventually going to quit but I never let myself. No part of vaping is improving my life. In fact, it’s probably making it worse. I just gotta stop. One question for others: how do you deal with having friends who vape and definitely aren’t going to quit? I’m nervous to give in when I’m around my friend who vapes.

My daughter quit vaping and she was one of those used pods; I mean her vape was just connected to her. She needed serious dental work and they told her they couldn't do it if she was vaping. She quit and never went back. People do it....wish I had the courage because I HATE this vaping crap.

I feel like that's with people with anxiety/depression I feel like there is something more than medication to solve the problem that we can find the root of the problem as well

ive been vaping for 6 years, recently switched from 5% pods to the 2%, feel a little better these days and i don’t wake up with as much chest and lung pain or as big of a sore throat as i did with the 5%, but i’m thinking if i could easily switch to 2% and feel better already, what is another step to take to completely quit? should i just cold turkey it? i risk messing up my stomach during withdrawals though and i’m scared of losing weight or getting sick.

I’m going to try to replace my vape w some chapstick. Every time I get the urge to vape- chapstick to the face. Everytime I pay myself for my vape I’m gonna remember my chapstick. When I have the urge to buy a vape. I’ll buy a chapstick. Eventually I’ll have so many chapsticks I won’t have the urge to buy a vape. Let’s see how this works out. Day 1 of quitting

"ohhh! hot girl! me like hot girl! hot girl vape! oooooooohh!! hot girl QUIT VAPE?? ooooohh me quit vape too!!"

Yay Cristina Im happy for you hahaha

You're ads are killing me they are so cringe I just might start smoking again

I've been vaping for 3 yrs now since marijuana came legal in my state and I noticed my anxiety is really bad, functioning skills suck, teeth and mouth hurting, irritable than regular, gained about 60 pounds. I want to stop so I hope this video helps. It's literally killing me but so easy to have it with me and ready at any time. I hit the vape all day every day for 3 years. Here goes, wish me luck y'all lol

The only thing to get you through withdrawals is rewatching the office shit really takes ur mind off of it

Smoking now just gives me anxiety like , if you think about it , you have to hold your breath and stop using oxygen for 2 seconds but like what if u don’t breath oxygen back one of these times and start coughing really bad …

I got my wisdom teeth out and this really helped me stop because I physically couldn’t vape unless I wanted dry socket. Now it’s been 2 weeks since I have vaped

Vaping isn’t a coping mechanism, it’s nicotine. The way she talks about vapes you would think she’s literally a heroin addict

i love her voice in the ad of what little you hear her sing. does anyone know any musicians who sound similar to her?

She seems very cool and down to earth. Also very pretty. I quit smoking but now struggling to quit vaping. Lol

Ive been vaping for 10 months. Today is my first week no vape. Main reason I wanted to stop was cause i felt my sports performance dropped really badly and it made me feel so shit. Highschool me would be so upset about this because back then i was so active I trained every day represented my state as well. But i also stopped to save money and i felt like vaping had some serious effect on my skin. I noticed i was breaking out in backne and my back would be so itchy all the time. I cant lie idk whether its the vape but right after day 1 of no vape my back felt no itch and it looks like the backne is fading. I think thats what kept me going to quit i dont feel the temptations anymore i can go on longer for sure like this

I can’t believe I’m finally here

Only 3 years I’m 22 and been addicted to smoking and vaping since 13. It’s a lot harder to quit the longer you’ve done it.

*This is Amazing!* 💖💖💖

This is a real addiction. And saying it’s easy to quit is like telling a heroine addict to stop heroine. I’ve been vaping for years due to the abuse I endured and I never been able to stop bc of my trauma. And when I feel like I need to stop, I can’t. Until they come out with a vape that feels like vaping but it’s water or something yk, I feel like that would help more people..

I’m 19, I quit my drug addiction of 2 years 2 months ago, going strong, and somehow, I can’t kick vaping. I can feel it messing with my health, I vape excessively. I worry about how unregulated they are, anything could be in it, and while it’s not safe anyhow, I’d prefer to know there’s no battery acid leaking into the ejuice. I stopped smoking cigarettes when I switched to vape but at least I only had 5 of those a day, now I puff my vape all day long. Idk how to kick this, the nic patches made me feel like shit.

Lol, I'm watching this video while puffing on a vape and wanting to quit

Bro I feel better when vaping and it's Easier then *truth* be talking about I quit vaping and imma go back when I'm 23 (4y older) I was stressed tf out and felt so happy after vaping I ain't saying it ain't bad but vaping helped me thru the hard times and I'm more focused with my job

Bet charli damelio cant do this

she’s gorgeous

3 Year Smoker, 1 Year Vaping and now its the 3rd day without nicotine!

Bro it looks easier when you don't have to go to work lmao

I vaped for 5 years, I cold turkey quit the beginning of this year along. It was easy but 8 months in I saw my old vapes and I really want to pick them up again

Vaper of 8 years here, quit cold turkey and now 4 weeks in feeling good but missing it

My car has been Vaping Dinosaur Juice for 30 years and its been a rough ride. Actually I think that's the tires fault. Tar will always get you in the end.

I turned the channel to American dad to smoke a new joint and the second ad I saw was this.

I been smoking for 20 years, vaping for the past few, I'm on day 4. The first two days were the worst. 3rd day was not so bad and day 4 I feel motivated and completely fine.

This was great. You got that.

Best way to quiet something is when your out of your routine

I lost mine at some point and have just been too lazy to buy another one. Them things is Hella expensive.

Ngl I've been hitting an empty Vape and it's been working 🤣 lmao

I appreciate this story

LMAO WTF is this title, if I ask charley sheen on Thursday when he last used coke, and he says sat night, nobody is gonna say he’s quit 😂 it’s been a couple days nothing kicked in yet 😂

I lifted weights for years so exercise advice lands different for me.

If you’re reading this Jesus Christ loves you unconditionally and He will never leave you ❤️💛❤️❤️❤️

I've quit multiple times but then stupidly went back to it. In my experience the first 48 hours are rough but if you can push through that it just becomes a mental battle as most of your withdrawal symptoms are gone. Anyway trying to quit for a third time now.

that’s definitely babish on the voiceover not a doubt in my mind

What a beautiful voice she has 😍😍

I'm finally quitting for good after several years of off an on vaping. Started getting phlegm recently, kind of scared me straight