Alana's Journey

[Stottie Girl]

I have no idea how much my breasts weight but I know they are there, and I am happy they are.

The thought of weighing my boobs has never occurred to me. I have a bizare mental image of that in my head!

[Alana Ashleigh]

Today is an important day for me. Today is the day I quit vaping. I filled my vape pen up for the last time, and when it's empty, it's going in the trash. I've vaped since I was 21, and I've never been able to quit. I'm
confident that I can quit this time.

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

I'm so pleased to hear this Alana, especially considering no one really knows the long term risks. I'm wishing you strength and determination to push through with this. You can definitely do this.

Love and hugs
Charlotte 😻

[Stottie Girl]

Today is an important day for me. Today is the day I quit vaping. I filled my vape pen up for the last time, and when it's empty, it's going in the trash. I've vaped since I was 21, and I've never been able to quit. I'm
confident that I can quit this time.

I was never a vaper it didn't exist when I smoked. I smoked from the age of 20-25 but I was quite a heavy smoker, like 30 a day at it's worst. I gave up by using a Nicotine "inhalator" which was sort of the same thing but bloomin awful on your throat. It isn't easy but I found the thing to do is find something to occupy your hands as the muscle memory is part of the habit.

Your body will thank you in the long run though.

Good luck!

[ChrissyRyan]

Today is an important day for me. Today is the day I quit vaping. I filled my vape pen up for the last time, and when it's empty, it's going in the trash. I've vaped since I was 21, and I've never been able to quit. I'm
confident that I can quit this time.

Must go cold turkey and NEVER go back.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

[Lori Dee ✅]

Good luck!

I am a longtime nicotine addict myself, so I know the struggle. If you can't quit totally, at least keep cutting down until you can.

Addictions are genetic, so there is no cure. Only management. It can be done.

[Alana Ashleigh]

I'm so pleased to hear this Alana, especially considering no one really knows the long term risks. I'm wishing you strength and determination to push through with this. You can definitely do this.

Love and hugs
Charlotte 😻

Thank you, Charlotte. ☺️
I'm confident I can do this.

[Alana Ashleigh]

I was never a vaper it didn't exist when I smoked. I smoked from the age of 20-25 but I was quite a heavy smoker, like 30 a day at it's worst. I gave up by using a Nicotine "inhalator" which was sort of the same thing but bloomin awful on your throat. It isn't easy but I found the thing to do is find something to occupy your hands as the muscle memory is part of the habit.

Your body will thank you in the long run though.

Good luck!

Thanks, Sarah. That inhalator sounds very harsh. Keeping my hands occupied is something I'm going to have to unlearn. I just tossed my vape pen in the dumpster. 10 minutes so far, so good.

[Alana Ashleigh]

Good luck!

I am a longtime nicotine addict myself, so I know the struggle. If you can't quit totally, at least keep cutting down until you can.

Addictions are genetic, so there is no cure. Only management. It can be done.

Thanks, Lori. I went out for a bike ride last week, and was huffing and puffing going up hill which has never happened to me. That sped up my decision to stop. My goal was to quit by Memorial Day. I'm going on 20 minutes now since I stopped. I'm feeling okay, but anxious.

[Lori Dee ✅]

I'm feeling okay, but anxious.

Take three slow, deep breaths and then forget about it.

You would be surprised how effective that can be.

[ChrissyRyan]

No more vape if that is what you want, no exceptions.

[Stottie Girl]

Thanks, Sarah. That inhalator sounds very harsh. Keeping my hands occupied is something I'm going to have to unlearn. I just tossed my vape pen in the dumpster. 10 minutes so far, so good.

I'm not sure if this can apply to vaping or not but when I gave up I kept 1 cigarette in a pack on the mantlepiece in my living room. I viewed it as "it's there as an emergency if things got too bad" but also as a reminder of what I was trying to give up. It stayed there for nearly a year before I threw it out!

Addiction is a terrible thing. I have had to give up a nicotine addiction and an alcohol addiction in my time. Both were incredibly dificult and I think I actually lost friends over my refusal to go to the pub. Very hard times but when you emerge out the other side you realise how strong you can be when you put your mind to it. They say the nicotine addiction only lasts for a couple of weeks and after that it is just the habit you need to break.

You've got this girl!

[Alana Ashleigh]

I'm not sure if this can apply to vaping or not but when I gave up I kept 1 cigarette in a pack on the mantlepiece in my living room. I viewed it as "it's there as an emergency if things got too bad" but also as a reminder of what I was trying to give up. It stayed there for nearly a year before I threw it out!

I thought about keeping my vape pen just in case. I knew I'd be too tempted.

[Alana Ashleigh]

I've been vape free for 16 hours. I'm doing better than I was expecting. I didn't have any cravings until I was driving to work an hour ago. I'm not having nicotine cravings, but that oral craving. I'm hanging tough, though. I have a bag of cinnamon disks, and a few packs of gum in my desk, so maybe that will help.

[Stottie Girl]

I've been vape free for 16 hours. I'm doing better than I was expecting. I didn't have any cravings until I was driving to work an hour ago. I'm not having nicotine cravings, but that oral craving. I'm hanging tough, though. I have a bag of cinnamon disks, and a few packs of gum in my desk, so maybe that will help.

They do say chewing gum can help. I hate the stuff myself but it's like I said. It's all about finding distractions for your brain.

[Sephirah]

I went to bath and body works today. I saw they put out a new cherry blossom body spray, and I had to have it. I've had a fascination with cherry blossoms, and cherry blossoms scents since day one of my journey.

I decided to do a bit a research on the symbolism of cherry blossoms, and google gave me a very good answer: "in short, the cherry blossom is a symbol of feminine power that balances delicate beauty with inner strength. While it represents grace and romance, it also signifies independence, the ability to create life, and the fleeting nature of existence."

I don't know if this has anything to do with anything, but I am rather fond of black cherries. They are not sickly sweet like other stuff. It's one of the few fruits I enjoy.

It makes sense why I've been so drawn to it now. 🌸

[Alana Ashleigh]

They do say chewing gum can help. I hate the stuff myself but it's like I said. It's all about finding distractions for your brain.

I have gum, mints, and hard candy in my desk. That should help.

[Sephirah]

Alana, everything you've done and the person I have come to know... you've got this. <3

[Alana Ashleigh]

Alana, everything you've done and the person I have come to know... you've got this. <3

I appreciate that Lauren. <3

I'm hanging tough. 

[Alana Ashleigh]

It's been 24 hours since I stopped vaping. I just looked at my heart rate on my smartwatch, and it's down substantially. I've  never seen it that low. I think I can do this.