Okay, so I’ve been trying to kick the smoking habit for a while now, and let me tell you, it’s been a real struggle. I’ve tried a bunch of different things, patches, gum, you name it. But nothing seemed to really do the trick. Then I heard about this “Lost Mary” thing, a vape that’s supposed to be nicotine-free. I figured, why not give it a shot?
Trying Out Lost Mary
So, I went ahead and ordered one online. I got the “Blue Razz Cherry” flavor, just to keep things interesting. When it arrived, I was actually pretty excited to try it out. I mean, the idea of vaping without nicotine sounded pretty good to me. I ripped open the package and took my first puff.
The first few days were okay, I guess. The flavor was pretty good, and it did help with the oral fixation part of smoking. But then, I started to notice some things. I was still getting cravings, not as intense as with cigarettes, but they were definitely there. And honestly, I started to feel a bit weird. Maybe it was just in my head, but I felt like I was still getting some kind of withdrawal symptoms, even though there wasn’t supposed to be any nicotine in this thing.
The Realization
After about a week or so, I started to do some more digging. Turns out, even without nicotine, vaping can still mess with your body. Some research I found from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania talked about how vaping, even without nicotine, can affect your blood vessels. That kind of freaked me out, to be honest. I didn’t know about this! They said it causes lung disease! It was definitely a wake-up call.
My Withdrawal Experience
I decided to stop using the Lost Mary altogether. And let me tell you, the next few days were rough. I was irritable, I had trouble sleeping, and the cravings were back with a vengeance. It felt like I was quitting smoking all over again. I read somewhere that nicotine withdrawal symptoms usually peak around 48 hours after you quit, and that’s exactly what I experienced. I guess your body can get hooked on the act of vaping itself, even without the nicotine.
Combining Treatments
This time, though, I was determined to make it stick. I remembered reading that combining treatments can be more effective. So, I decided to try using nicotine patches along with some nicotine-free gum. It wasn’t easy, but having both of those things to rely on really helped me get through the worst of it. Also, I found some help from the Nicotine Anonymous and followed their Twelve Steps of recovery. Every week I went to a meeting.
Where I Am Now
It’s been about a month now since I last vaped or smoked. I won’t lie, it’s still tough sometimes. But I’m feeling a lot better, both physically and mentally. I’m sleeping better, I have more energy, and I’m not constantly thinking about when I’m going to get my next puff. I know I still have a long way to go, but I’m proud of how far I’ve come. So it took 4 weeks to get rid of it.
If you’re thinking about trying Lost Mary or any other nicotine-free vape, just be aware that it’s not a magic bullet. It might help some people, but it’s not going to solve all your problems. And it’s definitely not without its own risks. Quitting smoking, or vaping, is hard, no matter how you do it. But it’s definitely worth it in the end.
- Be prepared: Understand that even nicotine-free vaping can have health impacts.
- Combine treatments: Using multiple methods, like patches and gum, can increase your chances of success.
- Expect withdrawal: Even without nicotine, you might still experience withdrawal symptoms.
- Stay strong: Quitting is tough, but it’s possible. Keep reminding yourself why you’re doing it.
That’s my story. It’s not pretty, but it’s real. I hope it helps someone out there who’s going through the same thing. Stay strong, folks. We can do this.
