In the last chapter, we have mentioned some of the vapers may have trouble during the transaction from smoking to vaping and today, we will continued the topic.

1. Start with a good attitude

Going from a pack a day to no cigarettes at all isn’t easy. That’s why “dual use” (both vaping and smoking) is common with new vapers. This might seem like a problem if you’re expecting vaping to be a “magic bullet.” You might think it means that vaping isn’t for you, but that isn’t the case at all.

Many vapers we spoke to didn’t completely stop smoking when they first started. They often cut down the amount they smoked, but didn’t stop altogether. And that’s still a good thing: switching 100% might be better, but cutting down is great too.“Give the vaping a proper go, but, realise that a bit of dual fuelling isn’t a disaster. Smoke if you must have one, but sitting about watching TV, on the computer, during breaks at work and in the car e.t.c.: just vape away. Vaping becomes more enjoyable than smoking pretty quickly.”

2. Get proper amount of nicotine

Nicotine is a vital aspect of vaping, but choosing the right level isn’t as simple as you might think. It’s about balancing two issues:

•  Too little nicotine won’t satisfy you, so you may get tempted to smoke.
•  Too much and vaping can feel too harsh on your throat, again making you more likely to smoke.

For most pack-a-day smokers, 18 mg/ml e-liquids strike the perfect balance. But that may not be for you. The best advice is to experiment. When you get started, buy a few e-liquids in different nicotine strengths and try them out. Some vapers said that it took “whole tobacco alkaloid” e-liquids to help them make the switch. These include the other alkaloids found in tobacco, making the transition easier.Even chewing tobacco or snuff could be what you need to feel that satisfaction without lighting up a cigarette. Combining vaping with these other smokeless options might be your ideal approach.

3. Vape like a Vaper Rather Than A Smoker

Although vaping is basically like smoking, there are some important differences. The biggest one is that vaping requires, longer, slower puffs than smoking does to get the most out of it. This was even confirmed in a study: longer, slower puffs got users more nicotine. When you puff harder on a cigarette, you get more smoke, but when you puff harder on an e-cig, nothing happens. The ingrained habit to puff harder for more nicotine just doesn’t work when you vape. So if you find yourself unsatisfied when you try vaping, try changing your puffing style. Try taking deeper, slower puffs and see if it makes a difference.

4. Get the Right PG/VG Mix

The “throat hit” you get from vaping can put some smokers off. It’s not quite the same as from smoking, and some smokers find it irritating rather than pleasant. Throat hit is all about the balance between propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerine (VG) in your e-liquid. Nicotine and your power settings can play a role, but the PG/VG ratio is crucial. If you find vaping too harsh on your throat, you may be sensitive to PG, and you need to try a higher-VG e-liquid. Similarly, you might not be getting enough of a throat-hit, so more PG might be what you need. Trial and error is the best approach. Test out some different mixes and see what works for you, using the throat hit as a guide to what you’re looking for. A 50/50 mix is the most common, but you may need to tip the balance in one direction or the other to make vaping work for you.

5. Focus on the Harm Reduction Benefits of Vaping

If you need motivation to try vaping again, focusing on the harm reduction aspect can really help. Several vapers said that focusing on the risks of smoking helped them stay motivated. Remember why you want to switch, and use that motivation to push you to give vaping another try. Additionally, the media’s focus on potential risks of vaping may be putting you off. The risks of vaping are routinely exaggerated and the benefits are often downplayed.

Vaping isn’t for everyone (because nothing really is), but don’t base your verdict on one or two experiences. Loads of vapers don’t switch at first. But before you give up on vaping, experiment with the options available to you. Explore the different devices on offer, taste tons of e-liquids, and – above all – focus on learning to enjoy vaping as much as you can. Exploring the options might seem like a lot of work, but it’s definitely worth it when you hit on the winning combination.

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