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abbey.fox8
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10/01/2024
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Anyone who has any tips please help

Posted in Getting started 10 Jan 2024
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Hi, i'm 19 years old, female, and i have a really bad vaping addiction. I started back in 2020 when i was struggling with anorexia nervosa and needed to find something to cope with the stress of life and my mental health. I have tried to quit many times, i've gone cold turkey, but always seem to come back to the thought that if i don't have nicotine for long enough, when i have one i will get that head spin that i love. I have tried patches, gum, inhaler, spray, etc... I wake up every couple of hours throughout the night to have some of my vape, and can't really last any longer than an hour during the day. I have a few OCD compulsions connected with how many times i inhale it, amongst other things. I just feel like i don't have the willpower anymore to quit, i know it's really bad for me but i have such easy access to it around where i live, along with friends who do it as well. I really want to quit, i do, i just feel stuck, i also can't take medication because of the ones i'm on.

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  • Happiness January 11, 2024 | 1:12
    Hello Abbey fox8. We who have smoked for decades have found the determination to end the tyranny and find freedom from this unforgiving addiction.

    How does that make you feel, to know that you are an addict?
    Do you want unnecessary complications in your life?
    Wouldn't you rather spend your money on something else?
    Wouldn't you like to own a home rather than send one up in "smoke"?

    Find your reasons to quit, change how you think about smoking and BELIEVE that you DO have the power . Read our stories and know that you are not alone and that we can all quit smoking when we a mind to.
  • Freedom2024 , Northern Sydney January 11, 2024 | 5:04
    Quit while you're young, I'm 36 and have always felt terrible for being a smoker. Quitting will give you both confidence and life experience of overcoming addiction. Supplement smoking with a healthy activity such as exercise. Solving our problems in life is never easy but addiction is just a roadblock that makes it harder.

    The biggest mistake we all make when we're young is being too hard on ourselves. Some people realise it early and adress the issues others like myself use the addiction band aid and have to deal with things later which is a very painful process.

    speak to a professional
  • 2bfree January 11, 2024 | 12:20
    Good morning Abbey.fox8
    please take the time to read other's experiences and journeys on this site you will find like i have that it helps develop a positive mindset and belief to help you along your own journey.
    there are so many tips and suggestions to help you through. i wish i knew about this site before i started my latest journey .

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