Hello everybody, here's a quick roundup of articles that the Mayo Clinic Blog has written about vaping and e-cigarettes for your ease of reference.   The use of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigs, is not a safe alternative to conventional cigarettes, and initial research indicates that people who exclusively vape are at a significantly higher risk of being diagnosed with COVID-19 than the general public, with those who use both regular cigarettes and e-cigs having an even higher risk of being diagnosed with COVID-19.   The FDA has announced new actions focusing on both retailers and ma ..read more

Hey y’all.  Wondering anyone has some advice.   I’m a high school teacher who works really hard to give my students the best possible education they can get.  Every time I try to quit nicotine (I’m a zynner) the withdrawal symptoms are so severe that I feel like I’m letting them down and I succumb to that pressure and reengage with the drug to get back to normal.  When I say that the withdrawal makes me dumb as a rock I’m not exaggerating and these kids are depending on me to teach them advanced math.  I don’t know what to do because I have no interest in this drug bei ..read more

Still getting after it and staying vigilant.  Hope everyone is staying strong!   Shout out to my quit twin @qsiesue ..read more

Hello my name is Ricky. I live in Burlington nc and I have a pack of motivation. I use to live in my car for 4 years so that causes me to smoke due to stress. I'm also 4 years clean from shooting up meth. Smoking is now my cover up to stop me from drug cravings. But I'm ready to stop but I can't seem to figure it out. Please what should I do ..read more

want to quit for my health and my family ..read more

Hello everyone, We're excited to have you join our group, dedicated to supporting each other in quitting vaping and e-cigarettes. Our journey here is about understanding, compassion, and shared experiences. Goals of this Group: 1. Discuss Quit Vaping Realities: Here we can share our realities of quitting vaping -- the things that make it feel hard, the strategies that help, the benefits we're seeing from quitting... all our successes and struggles.  2. Provide Support: Sharing your experiences and strategies is key. Whether it's discussing the pressures to vape or ways to r ..read more

Welcome to Your Quit Journey in December!  December’s start is your chance to conquer those lingering habits by taking the daily pledge. Whether it’s smoking, vaping, or other types of tobacco products, let’s come together and pledge to quit as a community. How to Pledge: Go to the last reply, click the last page number. Hit 'Reply' under the last pledge. Tag the last pledger with '@', then compose your pledge. Click 'Reply' to seal the deal. Why Pledge? Keeps you accountable. Strengthens community bonds. Daily or weekly check-ins help you stay on track. Extras: Calculate your Days ..read more

54  days quit.  1,619 cigarettes NOT smoked.  $688.20 saved.  No more coughing.  Much more energy.  Clean smelling cloths and much more!   Going to the Tiki bar tonight for music and to celebrate.   ..read more

I have been having severe panic attacks since stopping smoking and they seem to come on around the same time. I’m trying the nicotine gum and it helps some but causes heartburn. Anyone else have anxiety and how do you cope while trying to quit. I’m not giving in or giving up. I want to live for my children.  ..read more

Good day all  I was just thinking about that time when I was totally addicted to those darn cigarettes. They were everything to me. A plant that was controlling me, although that plant had a little help from the manufacturer of cigarettes.  But one thing always comes to mind when I think of my past struggles with my addiction. It was how I associated stress with smoking. Somehow, I’d decided that I couldn’t deal with stress anymore without cigarettes. Like they somehow magically made the stress go away.  Sure, I felt better after smoking. An addict always feels better after feed ..read more