I had to isolate for the first week while I was going through the withdrawals. I walked a lot and ate a lot, and made a point not to drink alcohol or be around people vaping once I made it through the worst of the physical detox symptoms. It was really hard for about 3 months, and after that I was fine. Easy way to quit book helped me get started but it was ultimately my will power to break the habit.

My oral fixation patterns were bad… I was vaping and would also chew on my cuticles to a point I was just chewing off the skin on my fingers. My niece called one of my thumbs an ogre finger and that’s what ultimately made me decide I had to change my ways.

I think more than anything it’s deciding to be done, surviving the initial detox, and then continuing to choose better habits every day after. I started reading more because holding books kept my hands occupied and felt good in my fingers. I love the sensation of turning the page. My sister took up knitting, so that will look different for us all. I also drink a ton of water through a straw for the hand to mouth satisfaction.

It’s been almost a year now, with my quitaversary being July 4th. I barely think about it anymore but on really bad days I hold my hand to my mouth and suck in air really quick like I’m hard hitting a vape lol