A 12-year-old girl who suffered a lung collapse and spent four days in an induced coma has told the BBC that children should never start vaping.

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    1 year ago

    I tried everything under the sun to quit smoking. It wasn’t until I got myself a rig and stepped the nicotine down to zero until I was able to stop. I have remained smoke free for going on 8 years.

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      1 year ago

      Nicely done! Similar route for myself. I did get more addicted to my vape at first, just out of sheer convenience/not having to go outside. Realized it though and took steps to be 8 months vape free.

      Do you ever crave it anymore? I smelled someone’s cigarette the other day and instantly wanted one… when I was vaping, cigs smelled awful. monkey brains are weird.

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        1 year ago

        I’ve been vaping for 8 years after smoking for 6 years and the smell of cigarettes are gross to me. But when I see someone in a tv show or movie smoking that tends to make me crave a smoke. Weird how the brain works lol.

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        1 year ago

        fortunately i don’t. once in a blue moon after a meal there is a brief flash but it’s rare and a blink. i just enjoy being in an airport and not wanting to tear my hair out from cravings. oh and it took 2 years to quit…for those who are trying.