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+title: 'Day 1: Smoke-Free and Unexpectedly... Easy?'
+description: "I detail Day 1 of my journey to quit vaping, inspired by my sister's recent heart failure diagnosis."
+date: 2024-10-16T01:31:47.655Z
+tags: ['vaping', 'addiction', 'health', 'lifestyle']
+authors: ['foggymtndrifter']
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+So, this is a weird one for me to write. Anyone who reads this blog regularly knows it's usually all about open source, tech, etc. But life threw a curveball my way, and it's got me doing something I never thought I'd be sharing publicly: quitting vaping.
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+Yesterday morning, I found out my sister was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. At 25.  It hit me like a ton of bricks.  Suddenly, all those "vaping is bad for you" warnings weren't just abstract ideas anymore. They were a harsh reality staring me in the face.
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+I've been vaping for years, and honestly, I enjoyed it.  The flavors, the ritual, the little nicotine buzz... it was all part of my routine.  But seeing what my sister is going through, I knew I had to quit.  Right then and there.
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+I had my parents hide my vapes (thanks, Mom and Dad!), and that was that.  It's been a little over 24 hours now, and I'm genuinely surprised at how easy it's been so far.  Don't get me wrong, there have been a couple of times where my hand instinctively reached for a vape that wasn't there.  Old habits die hard, I guess. But the intense cravings I was expecting?  Haven't really hit me yet.
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+Maybe I'm just one of the lucky ones. I know it's not this simple for everyone, and I'm not going to pretend it is.  But I wanted to document this journey, however long it lasts, in the hopes that it might help someone else struggling to quit.
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+If you're reading this and trying to quit yourself, know that it IS possible.  Even if you've tried and failed before, don't give up.  Find your reason, find your support system, and take it one day at a time.
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+I'll keep you all updated on my progress. Wish me luck!