Nervous and anxious to quit, but more anxious about my health
Basically the title. I've been vaping for about three years now. I used to smoke cigarettes but I ended up working at a vaping shop and well I got addicted to that. I switched from smoking cigarettes because it seemed like the logical thing to do at that time.
I have a previous history of inflammation / autoimmune disorder that wreaks havoc on my skin if I am not careful. I fear vaping has made it worse! The only thing left do is to abstain to see if it really is the cause of my skin rash and it flaring up randomly.
From what I research yes I may very well be allergic to the heavy metals, the flavorings, and any of the stuff really in them including nicotine of course and quite frankly I do not have the insurance or time and money to figure out through testing (I am in USA).
So I'm setting a time for myself. 8am, I'm removing vaping from my home so I can't just reach for it when I crash.
Three years ago I quit hard drugs, drinking, and smoking cigarettes. I am an alcoholic. So I really think I can, I am just super nervous because this feels so different.
I have a plan that when I crave it, I will make myself do something healthy instead like drinking lime water, or maybe I can make a list of all the things I really ought to get caught up on, and do that anytime I have a craving while I am home?
Has anyone experienced allergic reactions from vaping and that was their catalyst to quit?
P.S : Yes when I restricted vaping before, my skin seemed to be less inflamed. Also yes, I have been to a dermatologist and I am auto-immune, it manifests as Psoriasis. Of which I was in remission until the time around I started vaping.