The Hardest Part About Quitting Nicotine (its not withdrawal)

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  • @jakethasnake3524
    @jakethasnake3524 Рік тому +414

    2.5 years off nicotine, 5 months off Alcohol, and beginning to question my relationship with Cannabis. Blessings to everyone.

    • @DumbldorWizzard
      @DumbldorWizzard Рік тому +30

      Everyone is different but in my opinion I think I can quit nicotine while still smoking weed occasionally, it’s actually easier for me to not hit nic when I’m high and I get a more relaxed mindset about it

    • @jakethasnake3524
      @jakethasnake3524 Рік тому +15

      @@DumbldorWizzard Absolutely, it played a huge roll in my success in quiting. Instead of going to the vape shop for a "puff bar" (remember those?) I'd pickup a Delta 8 vape or some shit.

    • @AliKhan-wh1rg
      @AliKhan-wh1rg Рік тому +3

      @@jakethasnake3524how did you stop nicotine?

    • @jakethasnake3524
      @jakethasnake3524 Рік тому

      @@AliKhan-wh1rg I recommend the book "the easy way to quit smoking by Alan Carr" and that you consider a talk therapist to help with the mental withdrawals.

    • @Qwerty.240
      @Qwerty.240 Рік тому +5

      ​@@DumbldorWizzardyou're not there yet. I thought the same as you and I totally love weed. Fortunately, I moved abroad where weed is very expensive so I stopped it... Rn I'm going through nicotine withdrawals and I think weed is also equally pointless.

  • @brodyallen2741
    @brodyallen2741 Рік тому +114

    I feel like the worst part is that after your finished with your first vape, you probably haven't been actually buzzed since your first vape. Like at this point your not even doing it for the buzz your doing it and you don't even know why.

    • @Aatell764
      @Aatell764 Рік тому +5

      I've had that same thought of dip, I literally don't remember the last time I got a buzz from dipping had to have been at least 12 years ago. I was just like what is the point? Sometimes I don't even enjoy the taste anymore

    • @zootin6688
      @zootin6688 11 місяців тому +7

      i literally didn't even like the buzz. I just liked the taste, and the oral fixation. which is why it was so stupid that those things made me think i should be addicted to nicotine lmao. welp, day 6 here i go

  • @johndoe-ek6vl
    @johndoe-ek6vl Рік тому +125

    it's very simple. You have to go cold turkey and realize your brain is rewiring itself. Have a craving? Do an activity. It will help the rewiring. You will learn to do things you used to do without the nicotine again and the anxiety will decrease in the long term.

    • @athiestjesus8133
      @athiestjesus8133 5 місяців тому +2

      Exercise and video games helped me quit whenever I had a craving. Something to keep my mind occupied.

    • @smoothieguy
      @smoothieguy 5 місяців тому +3

      Incidentally very specifically, extra brand chewing gum help me quit smoking and dipping copenhagen. Hardcore habits. I just popped one in my mouth every time I thought about it and kept on chewing gum. Problem solved. Took 3 months.

    • @Scythera99
      @Scythera99 4 місяці тому

      AGREED! COLD TURKEY RULES! Atleast with the common stuff like weed, alcohol, and cigarettes. With harder stuff, you're likely smoking and drinking with it. In that case, I'd say go 1 at a time.

    • @DemonTom
      @DemonTom 2 місяці тому +1

      @@johndoe-ek6vl Yup! I think where people fall into trouble is over thinking it. You have to do the opposite and get busy.

  • @flyboycam3990
    @flyboycam3990 9 місяців тому +57

    I’m up to 6 weeks with no nicotine thc and 2 weeks no alcohol I’m still fighting through my mind and body trying to convince me that I need it but keep telling myself that I don’t and I’m sticking to staying sober. I keep trying to tell myself a year from now I’ll feel great and I’ll look back and just smile and realized it was worth it my life is worth it. Thank you for the content and reassurance

    • @_xcx.
      @_xcx. 9 місяців тому +4

      you got this!!!!!

    • @rezahussain4456
      @rezahussain4456 5 місяців тому +2

      How’s everything now

    • @flyboycam3990
      @flyboycam3990 5 місяців тому

      @@rezahussain4456 still sticking to it no smoking no alcohol I’m feeling better it’s such a n accomplishment and I’m never going back to those habits ever

    • @LukeSaunders-h1b
      @LukeSaunders-h1b 4 місяці тому +1

      How’s it going

    • @flyboycam3990
      @flyboycam3990 4 місяці тому

      @@rezahussain4456 it’s going great still going strong still have body aches here and there but I’m not ever going back to that place again ever

  • @davidkillian4426
    @davidkillian4426 Рік тому +37

    My wake up moment was a few weeks ago when my dad survived a major heart attack in his early 60s. I’ve always been health conscious about my diet and exercise. However, after serving in the US Army for 9 years, I picked up smoking and eventually switched over to vaping. After a good look at how I can improve my own health decisions, I decided to throw out the nicotine for good after over 6 years of use. I’m going on two weeks nicotine free and I have to say, it’s been very liberating and after the first few days, I’m not even getting the cravings. To anyone else battling it, I believe in you ❤️

    • @64imma
      @64imma 2 місяці тому

      I'm looking at quitting nicotine because I just finished covering from a nasty lung infection caused by vaping. I'm tired of watching my health slowly deteriorate and I don't want to go into my 30s with this habit. I'm 29 turning 30 in April btw

  • @venzyfps
    @venzyfps Рік тому +73

    Listening to you list off all of the minor inconveniences involved with maintaining the addiction and realizing I do those exact things is a huge reality check. I just threw my last vape away and will be quitting. I’m nervous but ready to be free from this. Thank you!

    • @Mingmingnation
      @Mingmingnation Рік тому +8

      you got this bro, it’s all in the mindset

    • @Jaiden181
      @Jaiden181 Рік тому +5

      The first 3-4 full days of no nicotine sucks but if you get through that you will feel like it’s easy

    • @SoloDoloh
      @SoloDoloh Рік тому +2

      how’s it going???

    • @Jaiden181
      @Jaiden181 Рік тому +4

      @@SoloDoloh great don’t even get urges anymore

    • @SoloDoloh
      @SoloDoloh Рік тому +4

      @@Jaiden181 awesome. i’m on day 3 cold turkey, it’s not bad at all physically. just feel like i have a bit of brain fog, that’s all. The only part that’s tough is going to the gym. I thought if i started working out more it’d help me get my mind off it, but the vape shop is right next to it so every time i go to the gym i get reminded of it 😭

  • @alexacdc1234
    @alexacdc1234 Рік тому +25

    I just wanted to thank you for your videos. I quit smoking tobacco 10 days ago and today after doing some deep thinking about my inner feelings and thoughts I’ve realized that have 0 withdrawal symptoms and 0 want to smoke whatsoever. At this point I truly believe I’ve kicked the habit and now have the willpower to never smoke again. because of your videos and most importantly your words I had the knowledge about symptoms and withdrawal the strength and the motivation to get through the hellish first 3 days that normally would best me to a pulp ending with me smoking again. You’re doing amazing work and I am a testament that your videos work for people. Keep up the amazing work you modern day saint!!!

    • @mhilde7744
      @mhilde7744 Рік тому +1

      Truth!

    • @LG-bb5zq
      @LG-bb5zq 6 місяців тому +1

      Good job man. Hope you managed to kick it

    • @BaileyDazely
      @BaileyDazely Місяць тому

      A year later how are you doing? Fighting and lossing the battle myself over and over.

  • @SeanMacadelic
    @SeanMacadelic 4 місяці тому +8

    Chain smoked for like 3 years… quitting cigarettes was incredibly easy for some reason. Vaped regularly for about 5 years or so… it is the worst because it’s too easy… and it is POWERFUL.
    I quit about 2 weeks ago (turned 30, so it felt like the right time) and I have faith that this is it. This is the one. I am no longer a nicotine user. I’m a non-smoker.
    My montra at this moment is “am I going to be inhaling this substance throughout the day, every waking moment until my dying breath?”

  • @maj0raw3s0m3
    @maj0raw3s0m3 Рік тому +23

    I can't believe how relatable this was. Day 2 of no nicotine. Threw away my vape yesterday morning. Hadn't bought any new pods in a week but up until yesterday had been getting every last drop out of my existing ones. Everything you said I was able to relate to and it helps to know I'm not alone in any of it.

    • @zebstan1769
      @zebstan1769 Рік тому +1

      I threw away like fu3king 5 or even more vapes and will always buy another at some point

    • @monopolybillionaire5027
      @monopolybillionaire5027 Рік тому

      Vapes are way harder to quit. Ive quit smoking a few times but the vapes i cant do it. They're too cheap taste nice. And i really feel way more breathless on them. I hate these dam things

    • @ADude-y3h
      @ADude-y3h Рік тому +1

      ​@@monopolybillionaire5027 Man after the first 4-5 days, it really does become a lot less jarring compared to the first day. Instead of actively thinking of it as bad, try to actively move away from the thoughts and impulses of nicotine altogether. Never let yourself believe that the quitting process is insignificant or that it ~should~ be easy.

  • @ruy_u
    @ruy_u 5 місяців тому +14

    The hardest part is the fact that it's just really fun. I never got any withdrawls when I stop for a couple of weeks but when I feel bored I really wish I could have some nicotine.

    • @Ocer.
      @Ocer. 7 днів тому

      Exactly the same for me, how are you doing right now, 4 months later?

    • @ruy_u
      @ruy_u 7 днів тому

      @@Ocer. Unfortunately I got back into vaping during college finals. I heard people saying it took them a couple of attempts to finally quit and I'll hopefully be trying as many times as it takes.

  • @bemi201
    @bemi201 3 місяці тому +3

    been addicted for 5 years now at 22. i’m quitting so i can enlist in the air force. i’m already feeling the burn and it’s only been a few hours. but i’ve already gotten on a consistent gym schedule for the first time in my life so i don’t want that to go to waste. wish me luck.

  • @choosejoy8027
    @choosejoy8027 Рік тому +46

    I used to believe in "addiction" until I quit smoking cigarettes & weed after 35 years, then I realized it was just a "choice" ... clean 6 years. The only thing that helped with cravings was MOVE!!
    Hardest was having to learn to drive without smoking. It gets easier. Weed withdrawals was HELL.

    • @AddictionMindset
      @AddictionMindset  Рік тому +12

      Love this, and I fully agree.
      Movement is so important. I should make a full video on that

    • @dprincenj
      @dprincenj Рік тому +2

      ​@AddictionMindset movement is the real to recovery in my experience

    • @robertrob3399
      @robertrob3399 Рік тому +2

      I hope I can quit chewing tobacco like you congrats

    • @choosejoy8027
      @choosejoy8027 Рік тому

      @@robertrob3399 cold turkey!

    • @brandonh.6956
      @brandonh.6956 Рік тому +1

      Really? I've smoked weed everyday for 10 months ans now I've been without it for almost a month no problem. Vaping on the other hand has been really hard to quit. Its day 3 for me and my brain is screaming for nicotine!!!

  • @laurahenry3562
    @laurahenry3562 7 місяців тому +17

    27 years no nicotine,2 years no alcohol,5 weeks no weed 💪🙏

    • @h3r3tic66
      @h3r3tic66 4 місяці тому

      Holy shit. Good for you 🙏 only thing ive done is weed, then one day at a hangout with family, i tried a gummy foe the first time, greened out, and havent gotten high since. Lets just say it felt similar to an overdose

  • @leogeo8149
    @leogeo8149 8 місяців тому +6

    I smoked constantly for 9 years vaped constantly for over 3 years. And have been in pain for the last 7 years. Constant bladder pain issue abdominal pain issues. I’ve come to the realization the only way to stop the pain is to stop everything!!!! I just quit already feel a ton better and I’m not going back!!!!!

    • @timexcape7961
      @timexcape7961 6 місяців тому

      Same issue but my physical therapist found tighr pelvic muscles. Only relieved through stretches and massage.

  • @slamfire6005
    @slamfire6005 Рік тому +21

    I am 6 days into quitting nicotine cold turkey and I have had no prolapse… hopefully I’ll stay strong.

  • @CrazedVFX
    @CrazedVFX Рік тому +4

    I’ve watched a lot of your videos over the year out of curiosity but this is the only one I could relate too I think. Actually have my attention now and I’m going to check this book out. I’ve been telling myself that I know I don’t need to quit and that nothing will probably force me to stop unless I want too. This video reassures thoughts thoughts I had. Thank you

  • @MrAlbaj13
    @MrAlbaj13 Місяць тому +1

    Happy Thanksgiving Dr. Frank. It’s day 7-my anxiety is at an all time high. Withdrawal = Winning. Ty Dr. Frank

  • @MjLeem
    @MjLeem Рік тому +6

    Most people be trying to get you to not get help, it’s like wtf, people get mad at you for quitting Tabasco but not for smoking tobacco

    • @chaycunningham1999
      @chaycunningham1999 5 місяців тому +2

      Ha I tell my roommate s going thru hot sauce withdrawals ... At least give me some salsa enough to get me well atleast

  • @AddictionMindset
    @AddictionMindset  Рік тому

    Free workbook on quitting nicotine:
    stan.store/AddictionMindset
    Book a 1:1 call with Dr Frank: stan.store/AddictionMindset

  • @TheSchoolCircle0311
    @TheSchoolCircle0311 Рік тому +10

    Ive been sober 4 years. 7 days no thc, 5 days no nicotine. im still mentally withdrawing from the nicotine, but its getting easier. thank you.

    • @djeezuskryste2098
      @djeezuskryste2098 Місяць тому +2

      Sober for 4 years, 7 days no thc… math ain’t mathin’ lol

    • @TheSchoolCircle0311
      @TheSchoolCircle0311 Місяць тому

      @ hahaha. No booze. I live in az so weed is legal. It’s been 5 years no booze now.

    • @jesusbliss
      @jesusbliss 14 днів тому

      If you’re using THC you’re not sober for 5 years…Alcohol is legal as well. That doesn’t have to do with being sober or not.

  • @thetopcat8946
    @thetopcat8946 Рік тому +13

    My husband died from alcohol abuse after having mouth cancer through drink and smoking. I've given up smoking weed.

    • @loliearly20s
      @loliearly20s 5 місяців тому +2

      try edibles instead

    • @Hugallurfrends
      @Hugallurfrends 5 місяців тому

      @@loliearly20sstop it. Don’t encourage addiction. You’re disgusting.

  • @hugoanson2135
    @hugoanson2135 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely brilliant analysis, & wonderfully clear presentation.. I am not a user of nicotine or any drug but will forward to those whose health is impared by it. Thankyou so much.

  • @Jheexe
    @Jheexe Рік тому +3

    thank you, i was encorouged by your channel to quit and watch your videos to stay calm

  • @Domjulio1987
    @Domjulio1987 2 місяці тому

    I've always been one of those people that just kind of gets tired of doing things, and then I just stop doing them. I literally took my last vape hit and said, "this is boring now." I've never experienced any difficulties quitting, whether it's alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, or whatever else that had run it's course. I wish everyone the best on their journeys!

  • @JamesVestal-dz5qm
    @JamesVestal-dz5qm Рік тому +14

    Jesus take the wheel!

  • @greenlightb
    @greenlightb 3 дні тому +2

    5 minutes nicotine free rn i feel anxious i almost feel like... i fucked up it's like being a 4 year old and your parents just burned your favourite toy I KNOW I'M FUCKED UP FROM NOW ON.
    SHIIIIIII....

  • @Jenny-vm3yu
    @Jenny-vm3yu Рік тому +6

    Thank you for this. I relapsed very recently and I’m now planning to quit again.

    • @jaw-gajuly727
      @jaw-gajuly727 Рік тому

      Don't be a baby and Quit

    • @c-nasty2061
      @c-nasty2061 Рік тому +1

      I went three years without it, relapsed two months ago and it’s waaaay stronger this time.. I’m quitting with you, let’s do this

    • @joejenkity1704
      @joejenkity1704 11 місяців тому +1

      I don’t think there’s an issue with doing it every once in a while. The problem is doing it nonstop every day. I’m on day 4 without nicotine. I don’t plan on never doing it again though. It’s just not an everyday thing for me anymore.

  • @Musicology1975
    @Musicology1975 5 місяців тому +3

    The hardest thing is fighting that second voice in your head.

  • @shaytam6803
    @shaytam6803 Рік тому +11

    One of the best channels on addiction, really love your content. used to take IQOS and already free for almost a month, challenging but doable.
    Do you have any information on heat not burn product? like IQOS etc? I really want to know how damaging this is in order to keep going. perhaps you can make a video on it.
    Many thanks!!!

    • @AddictionMindset
      @AddictionMindset  Рік тому +1

      Happy to make more content on this. I will say this if a person must use nicotine I typically recommend nicotine salt pouches like ZYN. That in my opinion is your best form of harm reduction with regard to quitting smoking or quitting any inhaled form of nicotine

    • @nipzd5082
      @nipzd5082 Місяць тому

      Please could you help do a video about Iqous I agree this is addictive too 😢

  • @AthleticEducation
    @AthleticEducation Рік тому +2

    Started with the gum and moved on to the vape. Threw my vape out 2 days ago. No real urges. I never have urges unless something stressful happens. So now I need to not jump on it in those situations. Made me feel like sht.
    The good thing is I’ve only been using it on and off for 5 months. This time I want to make it permanent and the first step was admitting to myself I’m addicted to it and doing it here and there is not possible.

  • @DemonTom
    @DemonTom 5 місяців тому +2

    I think the catalyst for me quitting last night was Two Fold. 1) Canada just added $20 word of taxes to each bottle of E-juice, and 2) There is no longer any benefit from it. Just a waste of money.
    I'm only 13 hours in, and i'm holding my own so far. I originally started, because I found it allowed me to focus on my writing. It was by pure coincidence that I discovered it, and that effect quickly diminished, making it more of a distraction in every aspect of my life.
    It's a strange feeling. I can FEEL my whole body wanting the nicotine. It's fascinating to me, more so than anything else. The fact that I am craving something so much, that I feel it head to toe.

  • @goatslayer5957
    @goatslayer5957 7 місяців тому +7

    Day 1, no more excuses.

  • @ChristopherDonnerArtist
    @ChristopherDonnerArtist 4 місяці тому +3

    The Withdrawals are intense for me. I have not been able to function for a while. As in months.

  • @myonlinecharacter
    @myonlinecharacter Рік тому +2

    best content i've come across in this field. thank you 🙏🏻

  • @Brugar18
    @Brugar18 7 місяців тому +3

    13 years been smoking decided to try to quit... AGAIN. 2nd week in, holding strong. Surprised that when consuming alcohol i felt less tempted to have a ciggy

    • @jpurp5916
      @jpurp5916 2 місяці тому

      I am the complete opposite I need a cig after drinking alcohol

    • @Brugar18
      @Brugar18 2 місяці тому

      Usualy i was too but this time was different. Guess it has something to do with determination

  • @salemmetal6433
    @salemmetal6433 8 місяців тому +3

    I am going to start watching you when I have a craving

  • @Royalvase
    @Royalvase Рік тому +8

    I don’t feel like I need weed tho now but every time I get done with a cig now after 15 min my stomach hurts

  • @outpost31737
    @outpost31737 4 місяці тому +1

    Withdrawal is mostly dietary related, don't skip meals significantly reduce caffeine intake, drink water and do some form of exercise.

  • @FTGPORKCHOP
    @FTGPORKCHOP Рік тому +17

    I'm quitting this thing because it does not bring value to my life.

    • @paulandreasallik
      @paulandreasallik 5 місяців тому +1

      How are you a year later?

    • @FTGPORKCHOP
      @FTGPORKCHOP 5 місяців тому +7

      I ended up quitting for a solid six months, but Nicotine was always in the back of my head. To the point where I couldn't even work and almost lost my job. I was butting heads with everyone I loved. So I went nic pouches instead of cigarettes and vapping. At least my lungs feel better than when I was smoking/vaping. I know it not the story you wanted to hear, but it's at least real. To anyone thinking of just doing it once, don't do it, especially if you have an addictive personality.

    • @ptr7715
      @ptr7715 3 місяці тому

      ​@FTGPORKCHOP I'm in the same situation. Got off vaping and all nicotine for a little bit. Did pretty alright, but it was constantly in the back of my head. Switched to pouches, much much better but I don't feel like quitting them any time soon lol. Still miss smoking and think about it all the time, but trying my best to stay on pouches.

    • @FTGPORKCHOP
      @FTGPORKCHOP 3 місяці тому +1

      @ptr7715 Thank you for sharing. Make me not feel alone on my issues.

    • @Jonesthesavage
      @Jonesthesavage 3 місяці тому

      @@ptr7715I did the same until I went to my dentist.. literally only used nicotine pouches for 2 months. She told me if I don’t quit that now, I might lose teeth because of future gum diseases. Quit instantly. I’m going 4 days strong now let’s see if it’s permanent. But I would be careful with pouches, they are more harmful than you might realize.

  • @Trey_Lore
    @Trey_Lore Рік тому +9

    I quit vaping in October and stopped smoking 3 years ago. This week has been so weird i have never wanted to smoke so badly 😢. I've even enjoyed smelling cigarettes from other vehicles in traffic jams. I'm glad I found your channel because I quit thc tomorrow morning 🎉❤

    • @choosejoy8027
      @choosejoy8027 Рік тому +4

      Plan for a Rocky 4ish days... sweating, freezing, nightmares, anxiety. Make your body move!

    • @dprincenj
      @dprincenj Рік тому

      ​@@choosejoy8027cannot stress the exercise enough in aiding thc withdrawal

  • @whatta1501
    @whatta1501 4 місяці тому +1

    Been doing pouches for about 5 or 6 months. Never been a smoker, but tried it as a nootropic. It was a bad idea, i feel like crap and i get so lazy, but i can't seem to stop. Plus, it affects my sleep, and i get brain fog. This stuff sux big time. Plus, it's a waste of money. Thanks.

  • @CasuallyJapan
    @CasuallyJapan Рік тому +21

    Stopped smoking a month ago after years of smoking a pack a day. What I miss is the communication while smoking with my buddies. I know it sounds stupid, but something about having a chat with a cig hits different

    • @alexissanchez3009
      @alexissanchez3009 Рік тому +4

      😂

    • @VerzyWars
      @VerzyWars Рік тому +3

      Yo I feel you bro but for me I think the best feeling is chatting with a disposable vape with someone but the number one feeling has to be when you sneak a hit of a vape in a bathroom somewhere it gives me a huge buzz

    • @alexissanchez3009
      @alexissanchez3009 Рік тому

      @@VerzyWars have you gotten a nicotine withdrawal from vaping before ?

    • @VerzyWars
      @VerzyWars Рік тому

      @@alexissanchez3009 well as of right now the last time I smoked any vape or cig products or any type of nicotine was since November of last year 2022 and I can’t really remember any types of withdrawals except extreme hunger at certain times where I would just eat non stop and be hungry not even a hour later. I would also be irritable sometimes toward certain people I think is a possible withdrawal more then usual. Hunger tho is a definite sign

    • @alexissanchez3009
      @alexissanchez3009 Рік тому

      @@VerzyWars so you been clean from nicotine don’t lie man 😂

  • @robertdennard1464
    @robertdennard1464 2 місяці тому

    Totally agree. Compared to alcohol or "harder" drugs, nicotine, sugar and caffeine don't disasteriously alter your behaviour. Hence, I feel that as an ex alcoholic and heroin and crack addict, they are the most insidious.

  • @ronskeez916
    @ronskeez916 Рік тому +13

    Day one. Wish me luck

    • @davec1704
      @davec1704 Рік тому +2

      Good Luck

    • @matthird3961
      @matthird3961 5 місяців тому +2

      Almost a year later, did you quit?

    • @ronskeez916
      @ronskeez916 5 місяців тому +4

      @matthird3961 yes! I actually did it. I was just thinking to myself how long has it been and this shows exactly how long lol 11 months! You can do it

    • @matthird3961
      @matthird3961 5 місяців тому

      @@ronskeez916 on day 2 right now. Who knows, I may stop back here 11 months from now with good news

    • @whatta1501
      @whatta1501 4 місяці тому

      ​@@ronskeez916awsome!

  • @everydaysports9199
    @everydaysports9199 Рік тому +2

    Im three days into stopping using nicotine pouches, a habit of 5 years. I feel over it now tho, there is no better time to quit than today. Reply to this comment in like three months and I will update. I promise i still will be going.

    • @kolo33ful
      @kolo33ful Рік тому

      Did you have any withdrawal symptoms

    • @Trmwnn
      @Trmwnn 9 місяців тому

      Update please

  • @MrTaff22
    @MrTaff22 3 місяці тому +2

    I never thought that nicotine can also regulate blood sugar. im hardcore snus user and an alcoholic also. every time I eat I get sweaty, have those hot flashes. body is producing too much insulin, blood sugar is going up and down like a rollercoaster

  • @jesussuarez1439
    @jesussuarez1439 26 днів тому

    Just threw mine out yesterday. I had a wake up call after getting two panic attacks im 33 and this has never happened to me before. I’m not even a heavy vape user, on and off for about a year. Hopefully this improves my mood and anxiety.

  • @Jesse78
    @Jesse78 5 місяців тому +1

    I'm getting TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) for depression & autism, I vaped a decent bit for most of 2023 and quit both nicotine and alcohol this past new year's, and I've noticed as the TMS treatment continues I get a lot less cravings for both. Might be worth checking out if you suffer from Alcohol use disorder/Substance use disorder

  • @melanie4926
    @melanie4926 3 місяці тому +1

    I've been addicted to cigarettes for 50 yrs. Besides a couple of years while pregnant and nursing, I've smoked. I'm 62 y/o and am so lost in my quit journey. Nicotine replacement does nothing to help. I absolutely hate smoking.

    • @WhoTFisICEMAN
      @WhoTFisICEMAN 3 місяці тому

      Cold turkey is the way to go if you are dead set on quitting. Nicotine replacement will only delay the inevitable.

    • @MatthewTrumpower
      @MatthewTrumpower 2 місяці тому

      Buy the book Allen Carrs easy way. Read it as many times as it takes to get you to start quitting then reread it as you go through the 1 2 weeks. You got this!

  • @DefectiveEyes
    @DefectiveEyes 5 місяців тому +2

    I quit cigs 11 days ago, for the however many-eth time. Smoke tobacco pipes/pipe tobacco strictly now that ive stopped cigs, but i genuinely enjoyed cigarettes. I dont want to quit completely, id like to smoke occasionally because i thoroughly enjoy the act of smoking, & the feeling at certain moments. Felt close on day 3 so i bought a pack but never opened it. Something about having a pack while choosing not to smoke, something mental about it calms the urge down. Vs not havi g cigs & trying to quit, not having the option to just reach for one. But i want one here & there, socially, or after a good meal, or after i smoke bud a cigarette sure beats a pipe. Idk. Still getting nicotine with pipe tobacco just not inhaling it, but i k ow once you smoke a cig its hard to keep it light & not fall right back into, for me, a pack a day & going broke.

  • @KawtarElAzouki
    @KawtarElAzouki Рік тому +2

    I went about 5 hours without using my vape after I had thrown it away. I felt so dizzy, my heart was beating fast, and I was craving it like crazy.. I ended up ordering a new one. I feel so disappointed and so sad. I tried to quit many times before, no luck so far. What makes it worst is that I don’t have anyone I can talk to about this.

    • @thewildwestpimp
      @thewildwestpimp 11 місяців тому +2

      Not sure if you’re still battling with this but I know that feeling, I’ve quit more times than I can remember just to go back within a couple days, for some reason this time is different I’m a week free from nicotine although I felt sick as hell, most of this week, it’s been all the more reason to quit and stay quit, it’s all in your head. For me personally it was the fact that I’ve told myself I’d quit a million times and i would always cave in, vaped since 2018 daily. You gotta be tired of it enough. If you’re not tired of it you won’t quit for good, but if you really wanna take care of yourself you know it’s best to quit. So quit. I wish you as much luck as I’m having

    • @JCproduction0
      @JCproduction0 10 місяців тому +1

      @thewildwestpimp your right I was vaping for so long untill one day I threw up hitting a vape that was empty from that day on never touched a vape

    • @KawtarElAzouki
      @KawtarElAzouki 10 місяців тому +1

      @@thewildwestpimp I wonder why I didn’t get a notification for your reply earlier. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this encouraging and inspiring comment 🙏🏼 I appreciate it. Congratulations on your success 🥳🥳 I have very good news too. It’s been a week since I last touched my vape. I’m throwing it away very soon and I’ll make sure I’ll make a memorable ceremony out of that. I’m not completely nicotine free though. I am using nic pouches to reduce cravings and it really helps. I haven’t been craving the act of vaping as much. Thank you again for this reply 🙏🏼 May God help and strengthen us to continue this journey 💚💚

    • @KawtarElAzouki
      @KawtarElAzouki 10 місяців тому

      @@JCproduction0 Congratulations 🎈🎉🎊 That’s a big accomplishment!

    • @Untamed_ayla
      @Untamed_ayla 9 місяців тому +1

      Hey I quit 6 days ago cold turkey ! I can tell you ugh I have been so dizzy the first two days were terrible . I’m feeling much better now !!! It gets better I promise !!

  • @dkvmdum5944
    @dkvmdum5944 7 днів тому

    Its my day 6 today. One of the attempts after multiple failed attempts. I am able to manage without nocotine. It's a big foggy in the head. I hope i'll sail through this .

  • @SoldOut4JESUS
    @SoldOut4JESUS 6 місяців тому +1

    I did the book and I think it was great for the mental side but it left me thinking that it was actually going to be easy the first couple days and it was not I ended up relapsing it had to be prepare myself mentally for the feelings of withdrawal as well but it definitely did help

  • @Jpako7
    @Jpako7 4 місяці тому +1

    I realized I can drop nicotine cold turkey, no problem, for MONTHS almost immediately. As long as I don’t end up at a smoke shop which actually IS outta the way for me, I can stay nicotine free for a while. WHY CANT I DO THE SAME WITH WEED?!? WHATS SO DIFFERENT ABOUT THEM BOTH THAT COULD CAUSE THIS?!

  • @brett.c1649
    @brett.c1649 8 місяців тому +2

    Great video bro!

  • @smoothieguy
    @smoothieguy 5 місяців тому

    You nailed it!...... Disagreement here - the downside was drastic, I had crazy anxiety and depression directly related to nicotine consumption. First I Vaped for 2 years..... then to get off that I did was the 2-3 milligram lozenges. But it would make my heart race and I would get so sad and depressed. Massive roller coaster. Complete motivation killer. Social withdrawal... Like you I had enough and I cold turkey. 4 days we're rough big deal. Day 5 thank god!

  • @Royalvase
    @Royalvase Рік тому +2

    Welll just prayed for my self that I quit nic I just had my last cig about 20 min ago I can do this already getting and craving

  • @stadoner4473
    @stadoner4473 Рік тому +5

    I don't think I'm addicted to nicotine, but to this chemistry cocktail in finished cigarettes, pure tobacco has almost no effect on me, it just increases the pressure for a "normal" cigarette, Who knows, maybe I'm addicted to some special radioactive waste that is only in industrially manufactured cigarettes...devil's stuff..

    • @windyacresway
      @windyacresway 9 місяців тому +1

      Same,I went from cigs to vaping,still getting the nicotine but still had big withdrawals from the cigs.I think it's the chemicals I'm the cigs that's more addicting.

    • @ColoursEverywher
      @ColoursEverywher 9 місяців тому +1

      Yes, the other chemicals are in there so that the nicotine (concentrated chemical from big corp's tobacco plants that have been genetically engineered to be stronger already) works faster and harder.

  • @rbinaei46
    @rbinaei46 7 місяців тому +1

    I’m quitting zyns and caffeine because 8 bucks every 2 days for energy drinks and zyns comes out to 125 a month

  • @sawyerfarrell4538
    @sawyerfarrell4538 Рік тому +4

    I’m 2 days without Zynning. I have been going through 6 packs a week for two years. I can tell you this isn’t fun, but it’s not horrible. I’m hoping they stop being so bad on day 3. Any advice guys?

    • @mkw9999vr
      @mkw9999vr Рік тому +1

      Hey mate, cravings are bad for the first 3-5 days but after that you really start to forget about it and get back to being fully present in day to day life. Just try and keep yourself busy and avoid stressful situations for the first month as that stress will cause you to want to relapse as a coping mechanism. I've been clean for 80 days and I've very rarely thought about nicotine unless I'm in an extremely stressful situation. Be careful with alcohol as well as I started to drink more beer as a 'replacement' for a couple of weeks but it's a slippery slope so just be careful and don't substitute the 'addiction' with other substances. Now I'm at a point where I think back to my nicotine addiction and can appreciate how it made me feel but I don't desire to buy some as I can recognise how much it was destroying my life. Good luck

    • @andrewblakeeccles3454
      @andrewblakeeccles3454 Рік тому

      Idk what shit they put in zyn, but the withdrawls have been bad

    • @joejenkity1704
      @joejenkity1704 11 місяців тому

      Them late night stomach cramps were brutal lol. I’m on day 4 now. The cramps are gone but man those sucked. Kept waking up at like 3 or 4 am for the first 2 days with the worst cramps lol. I’ve only been doing them for about 7 or 8 months. I can’t imagine what someone who has been using them for years would go through.

  • @justincruz9285
    @justincruz9285 Рік тому +1

    Been 2 months off nicotine and tabaco now drinking just turned 21 and smoking marry Jane love life

  • @MindTrainer9
    @MindTrainer9 6 місяців тому

    Day 76, i feel like a new person. Roller coaster of emotions 🙏🏽

  • @BrandyWineC
    @BrandyWineC 7 місяців тому +2

    Chewing gum helped me so freaking much. Just sugar free Orbit gum. Keeps my mind occupied on that.

    • @whatta1501
      @whatta1501 4 місяці тому

      Use xylitol gum with no additives it heals the teeth and gums.

  • @SebaCufer
    @SebaCufer Рік тому +1

    Quit smoking 5 years ago. Wasnt so hars.. But 2 years ago i started taking nicotine pouches. After 3 months i was already on the strongest in the market. 25-30mg nicotine/pouch.. Quitting nicotine pouches for me is much harder😢

  • @sd5458
    @sd5458 4 місяці тому

    Thank you, this was super eye opening for me. As someone who has (nearly) quit alcohol, and struggling for years now by switching mechanisms of nictone delivery ... I finally fucking get it. I always felt like I got it, but I think I might actually get it now.

  • @Duxsty
    @Duxsty Рік тому +2

    Im turning 17, been addicted to nicotine for less than a year and a half. I quit for three weeks but a bad day happend and I relapsed, this happend around 13th of March. I've been trying to quit again and again but somehow I just continue to relapse cuz of the withdrawals, but I just know I'm gonna quit one way or another.

    • @suhasrb2396
      @suhasrb2396 Рік тому +4

      keep trying. you got this! I went from 3 days to 10, to 15 to 30 and now 4 months deep.

    • @Duxsty
      @Duxsty Рік тому

      @@suhasrb2396 I will try, tnx 🙃

  • @theiviachine
    @theiviachine 4 місяці тому +2

    I think it’s the ritual/break you get from it. That you miss

  • @thetopcat8946
    @thetopcat8946 Рік тому +3

    How many addictions have you had? Weed, tobacco and alcohol too? Just interested to know

    • @AddictionMindset
      @AddictionMindset  Рік тому +1

      My primary issues were weed, nicotine, adult media and energy drinks. I am making a video about alcohol soon, was never addicted but my relationship with it was not good. I will say that

    • @thetopcat8946
      @thetopcat8946 Рік тому

      @@AddictionMindset My husband died from alcohol abuse and tobacco consumption. These addictions are a curse

  • @ChristobalGonzalez-n5z
    @ChristobalGonzalez-n5z 10 днів тому

    I stopped nicotine Losangers now. I'm super foggy for a few days now. I'm very tired, little depressed. I don't miss the nicotine after 4days

  • @AlbertWolfe-p9v
    @AlbertWolfe-p9v 5 місяців тому

    Im back. i tried quitting multiple times over the past 4 years but now i have a new commited relationship and i just got hired for a band. If i don't quit now ill never quit. So i need to quit now. no more trying out zyns and nicotine patches. im just doing it. i dont care how i feel at work tomorrow, im just sick of being a slave to this bullshit and i dont want to have to hide it because god is it such a shameful thing to be too irritated to listen to somebody you love. Im sick of it. God help me.

  • @2hockeystixneil
    @2hockeystixneil Рік тому +4

    love the content. commenting for the algorithm

  • @scottwebb9758
    @scottwebb9758 Місяць тому

    No one talks about how pouches literally waste away at your gums . Zyns completely destroyed my mouth after a 5 year addiction it's like rubbing sand paper on your gums . Yet no one talks about it

  • @matus1124
    @matus1124 5 місяців тому

    my familly is the type that would rather blame me for addiction than help me with addiction

  • @dpasek1
    @dpasek1 7 місяців тому +2

    I could say pretty much all of the same things about caffeine.

  • @w9ckyf0xX
    @w9ckyf0xX 14 днів тому

    I’m 17 years old I got addicted when I was 15 I’m trying to quit but it’s very hard..

  • @joegreto8047
    @joegreto8047 Рік тому +1

    yes I agree. and off the cigs after 20 years but now the jujl I used seems more addictive

  • @SheIsShamaat
    @SheIsShamaat 4 місяці тому

    This is very helpful 🎉

  • @CasualCreateOr
    @CasualCreateOr Рік тому +3

    Quit vaping about a week ago!

  • @ChristopherSmith-fy1hw
    @ChristopherSmith-fy1hw Рік тому +1

    This is very helpful

  • @Silojohnson
    @Silojohnson Рік тому

    I did Grizzly for 10yr. Smoked cigars too. I quit. The best thing was how far I could shoot a clothesline after I quit. Before I jus dripped.

  • @AlbertWolfe-p9v
    @AlbertWolfe-p9v Рік тому

    im just so tired of being at work or anywhere and running to the bathroom every 30 minutes to vape, and getting irritated when the bathroom stals are being used and say "im just a nervous pee-er i cant pee around people" when really i just want to hit my vape, im going to try out nicotine patches tomarrow i really hope they help, i feel like i cant quit because of my job, i feel like i could do it at home without any stressor but if i were to withdraw at work id for sure relapse, i hate how short it lasts its such a terrible addiction, partly because nicotines effects are so short lived and you constantly need to run back for more.

    • @lixanderacosta5248
      @lixanderacosta5248 Рік тому

      I used to be in the same situation but I was able to quitted cold turkey.

  • @josephwebster2909
    @josephwebster2909 7 місяців тому +1

    Is it easier to use weed to quit cigs or just both at same time?

    • @natascha.anastasia
      @natascha.anastasia 6 місяців тому

      I quit weed first, now alcohol, cigarettes and caffeine in the same week, first alcohol 4 days ago, I was drinking heavily and daily due to unemployment and depression. Now tomorrow cigs and cafeïne, due my sensitivity to becoming anxious from caffeinated coffee and also the well known trigger cigarette and a coffee in the morning. Switched to non alcoholic drinks like mocktails to still feel a bit fun having ‘a drink’ and will be drinking a lot of tea and water. Also eating healthy snacks, drinking water and moving my body when triggered for smoking as I really became underweight and lost muscles. I was just sitting around doomscrolling, drinking and smoking. Tommorow I start a new job I wil use this to my advantages. You have to spike new neuropathways in your brain. Maybe in your case quitting both at the same time would be best. When I tried before I quit smoking 3 months, still smoked hasj and relapsed. All these substances pushed me to the point of being sick of it but still doing it until one day I just say enough is enough of this! Today’s that day for cigs and coffee.

  • @victorh8863
    @victorh8863 Рік тому

    You have too overload the system with a NRT product like lozenges, but you must do more or equal the amount of nicotine from vapes, cigs etc

  • @DA-to6gi
    @DA-to6gi 2 дні тому

    It's my 14th day again... Lets hope it sticks...

  • @davidstitzer1641
    @davidstitzer1641 Рік тому +1

    I am hitting bottom with nicotine addiction I am stealing to make sure that I have enough money for cigarettes...I'm already a recovering addict with 18 months clean from drugs.... nicotine is harder to quit than crack cocaine

  • @e.allancollins3532
    @e.allancollins3532 5 місяців тому +1

    great video

  • @bennewman4675
    @bennewman4675 Рік тому

    If they started smoking when they was 10. And smoked for 25 or 29 years. Or smoked 30 or 40 cigarettes a day. What they say about quitting smoking by age 40. Might not still go for them

  • @Royalvase
    @Royalvase Рік тому +1

    I quit smoking weed 2 days ago but now I’m stuck on the nic I need your help got any tips because I’m trying man but that nic grab me by the ball so has tho elf bars past 5 years

  • @huiba1
    @huiba1 5 місяців тому

    Zyn is probably very safe compared to smoking, still not good to be addicted to it

  • @B1gDuck
    @B1gDuck 5 місяців тому +1

    bruh i’m so glad i didn’t replace my weed use with cigarettes 😅

  • @kacza98
    @kacza98 5 місяців тому

    love being special

  • @Platypus333
    @Platypus333 Рік тому

    Does anyone know why we don't feel like we need to smoke when we get sick from a cold or flu etc? Or is this just me?

    • @lixanderacosta5248
      @lixanderacosta5248 Рік тому +1

      That’s happened to me and that’s how I quitted smoking

  • @JamesVestal-dz5qm
    @JamesVestal-dz5qm Рік тому +1

    I'm getting help for this on my phone.

  • @jlr194
    @jlr194 Рік тому +3

    Yes, Adam Sandler is right 😊

  • @alexissanchez3009
    @alexissanchez3009 Рік тому +2

    Does nicotine vape pens cause insomnia ?

    • @pulloutpadawan420
      @pulloutpadawan420 Рік тому +1

      nicotine is a stimulant so if you’re hitting it throughout the night of course you’ll be too stimulated to wind down and sleep

    • @Cokknine333
      @Cokknine333 Рік тому

      @@pulloutpadawan420I still slept the usual eight hours but woke up feeling sh!tty like I only slept half of that

  • @joshbeyer9757
    @joshbeyer9757 Рік тому

    4 days clean from weed edible . I’m tired of using the patch and gum. The patch makes me bug super hard
    The gum and lozenges . Are very shit when you have gum and dental problems.

  • @Oobi666
    @Oobi666 2 місяці тому

    I just threw my Vape’s away and got some zyns let’s see how this goes lol

  • @Jdotonhxts
    @Jdotonhxts 6 місяців тому

    I could sit here and read all ur stories they all give me motivation to quit aswell wishing you all the best of luck fuck this stupid addition I started yesterday

  • @zizoshub5908
    @zizoshub5908 Рік тому

    What actions should we do while having heavy withdrawals

    • @freshlypouredlean167
      @freshlypouredlean167 Рік тому +1

      Push-ups help

    • @Royalvase
      @Royalvase Рік тому +1

      Fr they do

    • @zizoshub5908
      @zizoshub5908 Рік тому +1

      I will try this time i won't give up 🙏

    • @Royalvase
      @Royalvase Рік тому +2

      But once you get tired of the push up move on two something else tha( you like doing when your not smoking i know it hard but I’m quitting nic just had my last cig 45 min ago been smoking for 5 + year weed I stopped smoking 2 days ago

    • @AddictionMindset
      @AddictionMindset  Рік тому +2

      I fully agree with everyone just move! Cold showers can help too. I also highly recommend eating fruit. I promise the cravings eventually pass

  • @broncfreak5210
    @broncfreak5210 7 місяців тому

    i couldnt disagree more with this. i smoked for 30 years. havent smoked anything for a month but have been using patches. im now on day 3 without any nicotine and my skin is freaking crawling because of the withdraws lol