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The Old Goat’s Guide: How to Finally Ditch the Vape

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. One day, I just realized—I hadn’t touched a cigarette in weeks… and I didn’t miss 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.

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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.

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.

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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 https://forum.e-liquid-recipes.com or 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. Here’s how:
Mix it Like a Goat – Your First Steps into DIY E-liquid

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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.

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Hey you Old :goat: are you stealing my thunder!! Good on you my friend. LMAO I was just talking with a friend who’s a paramedic who was asking me the same question. How do you quit vaping? He quit cigarettes 2 years ago but cannot shake the vape. He vapes a commercial ejuice (Barista Brews Caramel Macchiato) @ 3mg. he said the vape shop where he buys his juice doesn’t offer anything under 3mg. I asked if he’s ever considered DIY in so he can make his own juice. I hooked him up with a 120ml 3mg of my vanilla latte and he fell in love with it. I explained to him how by doing DIY I can control how much nicotine I put in so I can cut back my usage slowly. I used to vape @3mg for many years but currently I’m @ 1.5mg and going to 1mg soon. So we are going to work together on creating a Caramel Macchiato (One-Shot) for him and I’m going to supply him with some Nicotine (I have plenty of extra) so he can get started on cutting back and eventually quiting.

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I quit vaping almost 7 months ago! I smoked for over 20 years and vaped for 10 years at least, then decided I’d just start cutting back. I was already down between 4 and 6 mg, depending on how I felt the day I was mixing, then I decided to just start cutting it down to zero so I could quit. It took about a year to get to zero mg and I stayed on zero for about 6 months and decided I was just bored with it and gave it up. I make it sound easy, but it was 10 years in the making. I had also at the time recently quit drinking which was pretty crazy all on its own but I did feel pretty empowered by it, so that probably contributed in being in the right mental state to give up vaping. 100% sober now for over a year and vape-free for almost 7 months. It’s pretty awesome.

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Congratulations on the double quit @wllmc. Big deal(s) no matter how you slice it.

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Been down to 0 nic for two months
Nicotine was never a problem with cigarettes,. It was always the psychological addiction. Same with vapes.

Getting closer to an actual quit if I can shake off the “wheres my vape?!?!” panic.

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Wow, reading these replies has been both humbling and inspiring. It’s clear that quitting vaping (just like quitting smoking) isn’t a one-size-fits-all deal — but damn, we’ve got some serious legends in here.

@McDuckie – Not stealing thunder, just basking in it with you :smile: I love that you’re helping your mate with DIY and stepping him down gradually. That’s what it’s all about. Honestly, I think that kind of personal support beats any quit program out there.

@wllmc – Seven months vape-free and 100% sober? That’s a hell of a double victory. Respect. It’s wild how long this whole journey can be, but you nailed the most important part — it takes time, and that’s OK.

@Lostmarbles – “Where’s my vape?!?!” panic is so real. Even at 0mg, the hand-to-mouth habit messes with your head. Sounds like you’re almost there. That mental itch fades, I promise — and when it does, it’s weirdly freeing.

Keep the stories coming, folks. And hey — if any of you want to drop a comment directly on the blog, it helps the site reach more people who might need a little extra nudge to quit too. Or tip the Goat if you feel generous — I’m still running this whole thing on DIY juice and sheer stubbornness. :joy:

No link this time. Rocky asked me nicely.

Thanks for being legends. :muscle::goat:

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Thanks! :smiley:

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Commenting because I want to see replies on this topic! Been vaping over a decade now, stopped smoking the same time (overnight) but the last couple of years I’ve been having dreams about losing or forgetting my vape. Sometimes I get offered a cigarette in dreams, and I’m horrified, won’t touch them. But yeah, I want that vape…haven’t thought about quitting. I know my flavour stash will outlast me, I’m not young. And I still like it too much. Currently on 2.5mg and always said I’d quit rather than go zero nic. Plus I’m a hermit introvert so don’t suffer much societal pressure about clouding the air. Maybe one day, not yet…

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I am busy writing a blog that ties in nicely with this one. All about that quitters cough. I know I had it when I switched from smoking to vaping.
You know where to find me, come have a look. I will let you all know when it is up.

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Oh wow! Congratulations @wllmc ! Double win! So happy for you!

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