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The Old Goat’s Guide: How to Finally Ditch the Vape
How to Quit Vaping – Step by Step
So, you want to quit vaping. Good. You’ve already made the hardest decision. Now here’s the brutally honest guide you didn’t know you needed.
Because it’s a damn tool, not your forever crutch
Alright, let’s get something straight from the jump: I’m not quitting vaping right now. That’s my choice. I like my mods, I love my coils, and vaping helped me escape the claws of a two-decade smoking habit.
I lit my first cigarette when I was around 15 or 16. With both my parents smoking, it didn’t take much peer pressure to get me to try it. What started as the occasional puff quickly turned into a full pack a day by the time I left high school. That later became two packs. By my late 30s, I switched to rolling tobacco and discovered flavoured blends, which I absolutely loved.
Then COVID hit. Lockdowns, bans, and desperation led me to a tobacco farmer, and I started making my own flavoured blends from raw tobacco. I knew it wasn’t doing me any favours, but at that point, smoking was just part of my life.
That December, after the lockdown was lifted, I was introduced to my first vape. I’d seen them around but believed the usual scaremongering—“they’re worse than cigarettes,” “they’ll kill you faster,” and so on. But after everything I’d been rolling and smoking, I figured I’d at least try one. Curiosity, more than anything, got me to take that first puff.
I started with disposables, drawn in by their rich fruity flavours. But then I got my hands on a PX80 and discovered dessert flavours. That was it. Hooked. I can’t pinpoint the exact moment I quit smoking because it wasn’t a conscious decision—it just happened. As my love for vaping grew, cigarettes faded into the background.
Then I got my first mech mod and RDA, and there was no turning back. I started making my own coils, mixing my own juice, and before I knew it, vaping wasn’t just a replacement for smoking—it was a hobby, a passion, and a way of life.
Today, I’m deeply involved in the vaping community, sharing my experiences, doing reviews, and helping others find better alternatives to smoking. I went from rolling my own cigarettes to crafting my own e-liquids, and if you told 16-year-old me that one day I’d be advocating for vaping, I’d have laughed through a cloud of cheap cigarette smoke.
But here I am. Smoke-free. Healthier. And loving every flavourful moment of it.
That’s the power of vaping. It worked so well, the transition was invisible.
But here’s the kicker: vaping isn’t the destination. It’s a tool. A bridge. A temporary ally. And if you’ve crossed that bridge, if you’ve escaped the smoke and want to move on completely, I’m here to show you how to do that too. Why? Because true freedom means choice—even the choice to quit vaping.
And yeah, I’m a die-hard vaping advocate. But even I think it’s messed up that there are almost no guides out there on how to quit vaping if you want to.
Hell, that’s what sparked this whole post. I was listening to an episode of the Pack Breakers podcast by VSML, where they talked to Grimm Green. He shared the story of a woman who wanted to quit vaping because she found out she was going to be a grandmother.
She did the right thing—asked for help.
You know what she was told?
“Start smoking again. Then we can help you.”
Read that again. Let it sink in. The system is so backwards that the only support available was for people still on cigarettes. Want to get off vapes? You’re on your own.
Well not anymore. The Old Goat’s got your back.
FAQ: Quitting Vaping (Old Goat Style)
Q: What’s the fastest way to quit vaping?
A: Cold turkey works for some, but most need a solid plan. The key is to understand why you vape, not just how to stop.
Q: What can I expect when I quit?
A: Cravings, mood swings, restlessness. All normal. The Old Goat covers how to push through it in this guide.
Q: Should I use nicotine patches or gum?
A: Depends. Some goats need help. Some just need willpower and a stubborn streak. Either way, know your triggers.
________________________________________
Why Quit Vaping? (Even If It Helped You)
First off—you’re already a badass. You beat the smokes. That’s no small feat. But if you’ve been vaping for a while and you’re starting to feel like it’s not a choice anymore, but a chain… then it’s time to look at freedom again.
Let’s be real:
• Nicotine still has a grip.
• Costs add up. Coils, juice, gear—it ain’t free.
• Mental baggage builds. Needing your vape to function isn’t exactly empowering.
• Stigma sucks. You’re tired of people treating your vape like a crime scene.
So let’s talk quitting—but Old Goat style.
________________________________________
Step 1: Get Your Head in the Right Space
Quitting anything starts between the ears, not in your tank.
1. Know Your Why:
Is it health? Family? Cash? Your own sense of control?
Write it down. Tape it to your fridge. Tattoo it on your brain.
2. Pick Your Quit Day:
Don’t just say “someday.” Name it. Own it. Tell someone you trust.
3. Map Your Triggers:
When do you reach for the vape? Morning coffee? After dinner? Stress at work?
Write them down like a battle plan. You can’t dodge what you don’t see.
4. Choose Your Method:
Cold turkey works for some. Others need a step-down approach.
Spoiler: vaping makes tapering easy—use it.
________________________________________
Step 2: Taper Like a Pro
Here’s where vaping actually makes quitting easier than smoking ever did.
Drop Your Nicotine Level:
Go from 6mg to 3mg. Then 3 to 1.5. DIYers can mix smaller steps.
Sit at each level until cravings chill out—usually 1–2 weeks.
Then Hit 0mg:
Keep the flavors. Keep the rituals. Just ditch the nicotine.
This breaks the chemical addiction, and trust me—it’s huge.
And Now... Cut the Flavour.
This tip came straight from the trenches. After chatting to a bunch of folks who’ve either quit or are trying, one thing kept coming up: flavour reduction.
We all know flavour is what helped us ditch the smokes. It made vaping delicious instead of disgusting. But that same reward is what keeps a lot of us reaching for the clouds. The dopamine’s not just from the nic — it’s from the taste.
So, just like you taper nicotine, start tapering your flavour too:
• Drop your concentrate from 10% to 7%, then 5%, then lower.
• Mix some unflavoured juice with your regular stuff to ease in.
• Eventually, try just VG/PG and nicotine. No flavour at all.
I met a guy doing exactly that. He started at 6mg and now vapes 1mg, unflavoured, and barely feels the urge anymore. I gave it a try, and it was… surprisingly tolerable. No flavour bomb, sure, but it made vaping feel purely functional — and that kills the desire to keep going.
So if you’re already reducing your nicotine, give flavour tapering a try. It might be the missing link to true freedom.
Start Cutting Habits Too:
• Delay that first hit: Wait an hour. Then two.
• No Vape Zones: Bathroom. Car. Desk. Create boundaries.
• Swap the ritual: Replace it with water, breathing, or something dumb like chewing a pencil. Yes, even goat-chewed pencils work.
• Hide it: Leave your vape in the next room. Make it inconvenient.
Hydration & Hobbies Help:
• Water reduces cravings.
• Chew gum or hard candy.
• Take up something new. Channel that oral fixation into art, puzzles, guitar—hell, start whittling walking sticks. Just move.
________________________________________
Step 3: Fight the Urge (Because It Will Fight You)
Cravings are like annoying exes—they will text at 3AM.
Use the “4 D’s”:
• Delay: Give it 10 minutes.
• Distract: Go do something—anything.
• Drink Water: It helps more than you think.
• Deep Breaths: Calm the storm.
Keep Your “Why” Close:
Post it on your fridge, mirror, wallet, mod.
Read it when you feel weak.
Slips Happen:
Don’t nuke your progress if you slip.
A puff isn’t the end. It’s a learning moment.
Figure out the trigger and double down on your plan.
________________________________________
Step 4: Celebrate the Freedom
Once you’re on 0mg and rarely reaching for your device, the final leap becomes clear: you’re vaping out of habit, not need.
And that habit? It’ll fade.
One day you’ll walk out the door and forget your vape.
And instead of panic, you’ll feel… free.
Then one day becomes two. Then a week.
Welcome to true autonomy.
________________________________________
Bonus Goat Tips:
• Track Your Progress: Use a note app, calendar, or even a DIY “vape-free” checklist. Seeing wins stacks motivation.
• Treat Yo’ Self: Save the cash you’d spend on juice and mods. At the end of the month, buy something badass.
• Join a Community: Head over to vapingcommunity.co.uk and join the forums. That’s where you’ll find me, the Old Goat himself, and a bunch of other fine folks ready to help out.
• Go DIY to Cut Nicotine in Style: Want to control your nic down to the drop? Mix your own juice. It’s cheaper, cleaner, and customizable.
________________________________________
Final Words from the Goat
I ain’t here to preach. I’m here to remind you that vaping saved lives. And now it can be your launchpad to something even better—complete freedom.
Whether you're quitting today or just planting the seed, the Old Goat salutes you.
And to that grandmother who wanted to quit and was told to start smoking again just to get help?
Nah. We do better than that.
We support each other.
We rise above.
And we never, ever, go back.
________________________________________
Still vaping? No judgment here. But if you’re ready, I’ll walk the next stretch with you too.
– The Old Goat
Follow the Old Goat on Instagram for rants, guides, and no-bull talk.
How to Quit Vaping – Step by Step
So, you want to quit vaping. Good. You’ve already made the hardest decision. Now here’s the brutally honest guide you didn’t know you needed.
Because it’s a damn tool, not your forever crutch
Alright, let’s get something straight from the jump: I’m not quitting vaping right now. That’s my choice. I like my mods, I love my coils, and vaping helped me escape the claws of a two-decade smoking habit.
I lit my first cigarette when I was around 15 or 16. With both my parents smoking, it didn’t take much peer pressure to get me to try it. What started as the occasional puff quickly turned into a full pack a day by the time I left high school. That later became two packs. By my late 30s, I switched to rolling tobacco and discovered flavoured blends, which I absolutely loved.
Then COVID hit. Lockdowns, bans, and desperation led me to a tobacco farmer, and I started making my own flavoured blends from raw tobacco. I knew it wasn’t doing me any favours, but at that point, smoking was just part of my life.
That December, after the lockdown was lifted, I was introduced to my first vape. I’d seen them around but believed the usual scaremongering—“they’re worse than cigarettes,” “they’ll kill you faster,” and so on. But after everything I’d been rolling and smoking, I figured I’d at least try one. Curiosity, more than anything, got me to take that first puff.
I started with disposables, drawn in by their rich fruity flavours. But then I got my hands on a PX80 and discovered dessert flavours. That was it. Hooked. I can’t pinpoint the exact moment I quit smoking because it wasn’t a conscious decision—it just happened. As my love for vaping grew, cigarettes faded into the background.
Then I got my first mech mod and RDA, and there was no turning back. I started making my own coils, mixing my own juice, and before I knew it, vaping wasn’t just a replacement for smoking—it was a hobby, a passion, and a way of life.
Today, I’m deeply involved in the vaping community, sharing my experiences, doing reviews, and helping others find better alternatives to smoking. I went from rolling my own cigarettes to crafting my own e-liquids, and if you told 16-year-old me that one day I’d be advocating for vaping, I’d have laughed through a cloud of cheap cigarette smoke.
But here I am. Smoke-free. Healthier. And loving every flavourful moment of it.
That’s the power of vaping. It worked so well, the transition was invisible.
But here’s the kicker: vaping isn’t the destination. It’s a tool. A bridge. A temporary ally. And if you’ve crossed that bridge, if you’ve escaped the smoke and want to move on completely, I’m here to show you how to do that too. Why? Because true freedom means choice—even the choice to quit vaping.
And yeah, I’m a die-hard vaping advocate. But even I think it’s messed up that there are almost no guides out there on how to quit vaping if you want to.
Hell, that’s what sparked this whole post. I was listening to an episode of the Pack Breakers podcast by VSML, where they talked to Grimm Green. He shared the story of a woman who wanted to quit vaping because she found out she was going to be a grandmother.
She did the right thing—asked for help.
You know what she was told?
“Start smoking again. Then we can help you.”
Read that again. Let it sink in. The system is so backwards that the only support available was for people still on cigarettes. Want to get off vapes? You’re on your own.
Well not anymore. The Old Goat’s got your back.
FAQ: Quitting Vaping (Old Goat Style)
Q: What’s the fastest way to quit vaping?
A: Cold turkey works for some, but most need a solid plan. The key is to understand why you vape, not just how to stop.
Q: What can I expect when I quit?
A: Cravings, mood swings, restlessness. All normal. The Old Goat covers how to push through it in this guide.
Q: Should I use nicotine patches or gum?
A: Depends. Some goats need help. Some just need willpower and a stubborn streak. Either way, know your triggers.
________________________________________
Why Quit Vaping? (Even If It Helped You)
First off—you’re already a badass. You beat the smokes. That’s no small feat. But if you’ve been vaping for a while and you’re starting to feel like it’s not a choice anymore, but a chain… then it’s time to look at freedom again.
Let’s be real:
• Nicotine still has a grip.
• Costs add up. Coils, juice, gear—it ain’t free.
• Mental baggage builds. Needing your vape to function isn’t exactly empowering.
• Stigma sucks. You’re tired of people treating your vape like a crime scene.
So let’s talk quitting—but Old Goat style.
________________________________________
Step 1: Get Your Head in the Right Space
Quitting anything starts between the ears, not in your tank.
1. Know Your Why:
Is it health? Family? Cash? Your own sense of control?
Write it down. Tape it to your fridge. Tattoo it on your brain.
2. Pick Your Quit Day:
Don’t just say “someday.” Name it. Own it. Tell someone you trust.
3. Map Your Triggers:
When do you reach for the vape? Morning coffee? After dinner? Stress at work?
Write them down like a battle plan. You can’t dodge what you don’t see.
4. Choose Your Method:
Cold turkey works for some. Others need a step-down approach.
Spoiler: vaping makes tapering easy—use it.
________________________________________
Step 2: Taper Like a Pro
Here’s where vaping actually makes quitting easier than smoking ever did.
Drop Your Nicotine Level:
Go from 6mg to 3mg. Then 3 to 1.5. DIYers can mix smaller steps.
Sit at each level until cravings chill out—usually 1–2 weeks.
Then Hit 0mg:
Keep the flavors. Keep the rituals. Just ditch the nicotine.
This breaks the chemical addiction, and trust me—it’s huge.
And Now... Cut the Flavour.
This tip came straight from the trenches. After chatting to a bunch of folks who’ve either quit or are trying, one thing kept coming up: flavour reduction.
We all know flavour is what helped us ditch the smokes. It made vaping delicious instead of disgusting. But that same reward is what keeps a lot of us reaching for the clouds. The dopamine’s not just from the nic — it’s from the taste.
So, just like you taper nicotine, start tapering your flavour too:
• Drop your concentrate from 10% to 7%, then 5%, then lower.
• Mix some unflavoured juice with your regular stuff to ease in.
• Eventually, try just VG/PG and nicotine. No flavour at all.
I met a guy doing exactly that. He started at 6mg and now vapes 1mg, unflavoured, and barely feels the urge anymore. I gave it a try, and it was… surprisingly tolerable. No flavour bomb, sure, but it made vaping feel purely functional — and that kills the desire to keep going.
So if you’re already reducing your nicotine, give flavour tapering a try. It might be the missing link to true freedom.
Start Cutting Habits Too:
• Delay that first hit: Wait an hour. Then two.
• No Vape Zones: Bathroom. Car. Desk. Create boundaries.
• Swap the ritual: Replace it with water, breathing, or something dumb like chewing a pencil. Yes, even goat-chewed pencils work.
• Hide it: Leave your vape in the next room. Make it inconvenient.
Hydration & Hobbies Help:
• Water reduces cravings.
• Chew gum or hard candy.
• Take up something new. Channel that oral fixation into art, puzzles, guitar—hell, start whittling walking sticks. Just move.
________________________________________
Step 3: Fight the Urge (Because It Will Fight You)
Cravings are like annoying exes—they will text at 3AM.
Use the “4 D’s”:
• Delay: Give it 10 minutes.
• Distract: Go do something—anything.
• Drink Water: It helps more than you think.
• Deep Breaths: Calm the storm.
Keep Your “Why” Close:
Post it on your fridge, mirror, wallet, mod.
Read it when you feel weak.
Slips Happen:
Don’t nuke your progress if you slip.
A puff isn’t the end. It’s a learning moment.
Figure out the trigger and double down on your plan.
________________________________________
Step 4: Celebrate the Freedom
Once you’re on 0mg and rarely reaching for your device, the final leap becomes clear: you’re vaping out of habit, not need.
And that habit? It’ll fade.
One day you’ll walk out the door and forget your vape.
And instead of panic, you’ll feel… free.
Then one day becomes two. Then a week.
Welcome to true autonomy.
________________________________________
Bonus Goat Tips:
• Track Your Progress: Use a note app, calendar, or even a DIY “vape-free” checklist. Seeing wins stacks motivation.
• Treat Yo’ Self: Save the cash you’d spend on juice and mods. At the end of the month, buy something badass.
• Join a Community: Head over to vapingcommunity.co.uk and join the forums. That’s where you’ll find me, the Old Goat himself, and a bunch of other fine folks ready to help out.
• Go DIY to Cut Nicotine in Style: Want to control your nic down to the drop? Mix your own juice. It’s cheaper, cleaner, and customizable.
________________________________________
Final Words from the Goat
I ain’t here to preach. I’m here to remind you that vaping saved lives. And now it can be your launchpad to something even better—complete freedom.
Whether you're quitting today or just planting the seed, the Old Goat salutes you.
And to that grandmother who wanted to quit and was told to start smoking again just to get help?
Nah. We do better than that.
We support each other.
We rise above.
And we never, ever, go back.
________________________________________
Still vaping? No judgment here. But if you’re ready, I’ll walk the next stretch with you too.
– The Old Goat
Follow the Old Goat on Instagram for rants, guides, and no-bull talk.
