I’ve noticed that if I say “I won’t do this anymore at all”, it doesn’t work. But if I say “I’ll only spend this much this month on sex workers, gambling, etc.” I’m able to mellow down. I’ve also noticed some people suggest that moderation doesn’t work and you should try to be as cold turkey as possible.

  • Whirlygirl9@kbin.melroy.org
    4·
    7 hours ago

    Hi there, ex-smoker here and for me, no there was no moderation. I used a step down method with a vape using less and less nicotine until I was able to completely quit.

      • Whirlygirl9@kbin.melroy.org
        1·
        3 hours ago

        yes as @ericatty said, I still smoked that vape like a chimney. I just didn’t have as much nicotine as the months/year went on. I tried the “oh i’ll just have one cigarette” and that resulted in massive failure, and I was back to a pack a day in no time.

      • PNW clouds@infosec.pub
        2·
        6 hours ago

        This person weaned off instead of cold turkey for the same outcome: cessation.

        Moderation would be if they still smoked 2 cigarettes a day or a couple times a week instead of 2 packs every day.