So I’m trying to quit vaping along with drinking, ooofff let me tell you, that’s probably harder than not drinking. Anyone else smoke or vape and trying to quit all the vices to get healthy??? Any pointers?
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For me, what helped was Googling the long term health effects of quitting whatever intoxicant you’re fixated on. Not the unhealthy, those are just scary and gross to look at. Maybe for some, watching how you’re destroying your body deters them from doing it. But I like to look at the positive side of what I’m changing and how it’s helping me, rather than hurting.
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That’s just one example. There are plenty of personal stories Redditors have written about the improvements on their lives and health of quitting vaping. There’s surely a world of past drinkers sharing their experiences as well. Good luck with everything. I also struggle with alcohol and the vaping now, so we’re rocking the same boat.
You’re doing well into your sobriety, especially by reaching out. We’re all here to support you!
I am trying to quit as well.. tomorrow I’m actually going to listen to Allen Carr the easy way to quit smoking.. it’s been highly recommended to me 
I will let you know if it’s worth the listen
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They are both so good together ouch. I'd give yourself some grace and focus on alcohol first and work on the goal of cutting the vape out. As you get them out of your system remember how much better you're feeling and keep after that goal. You got this.
Good luck! Took me awhile but I used to smoke weed and drink … it was hard but 1 day at a time and I haven’t drank in over 50 days but I haven’t smoked weed in over a year… so it’s doable
Liz, you should vape until you cough like crazy!!!!!!!!! Drinking is your only concern!!! Just do that ONLY!!!!! In 5 years deal with vaping….Keith Kayle
The lack of studies that have been done on the effects of vaping is terrifying.
Ever been in someone's car who vapes? The windows are all blurry. That's your lungs. Crazy shït.
Sorry, I'm probably not being helpful, that's a tough one. I think what makes it even worse than smoking is that it's easier to do. People vape everywhere, whereas smoking, they have to take some time out and go someplace specific. So there is increased exposure time.
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My hardest thing to quit as silly as it sounds is chewing on the inside of my mouth. I would literally be doing it and thinking to myself, "stop right now, it's ruining your teeth and you look ridiculous" and I'd just keep going. Been doing it since I was 13 and I'm 37 now. But I quit a couple months ago. The only difference I can see that made it possible this time is the increase in my self awareness and mindfulness. Being present in ever moment. Hope this helps.
When it came to quitting cigarettes for me the patch is what helped the most. I just told myself I’ll stay on it forever if I have to. Better than smoking. And went off at my own pace. For weed, I did actually start vaping the derivatives like thc-o and delta 10 and that stuff rocked me. I had to switch back to flower gradually and then go off of that. Very hard, be patient with yourself.
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When I quit alcohol I consciously decided not to worry about any other vices. I smoked cigarettes. I ate so much candy. I drank coffee all day. For me, I knew alcohol was the one that was killing me fastest.
I quit alcohol on 5/31/20. I quit cigarettes 10/19/20. My candy consumption has leveled out without effort over time. Concentrate on the worst thing first.
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I’m still vaping but since they banned flavors in California I’m down to my last jar. I know I can order online but I’ll just use this as a dead stop.
I've been told by people who've had significant sober time not to give up everything all at once? I wouldn't advise anyone to smoke or vape but getting sober is hard enough. I'm down to 10 cigarettes a day and next week the training wheels are coming off? Good luck 
I would do 1 thing at a time. Get some solid sobriety under your belt. I doubt your life will become unmanageable due to vaping. Baby steps 
I quit cigs along with alcohol but I def slip up more often on the cigs and think that’s ok
Currently also quitting vaping and I will say (for me) it is significantly harder to do than quitting alcohol. There aren’t any direct consequences, as in I do something embarrassing or I oversleep and miss work. I also have actual withdrawals which with alcohol weren’t so bad for me, with nicotine withdrawal I have extreme irritation and anxiety. For me, it’s helped to quit slowly. I have nicotine gum and I occasionally smoke a cigarette when the cravings are really bad (sounds crazy but if you’re exclusively a vaper, the smell and taste are a big turn off and it just helps with nicotine and oral fixation) over time it’s become a lot easier and the cravings have faded. However, I did start taking quitting seriously after I was 10/11 months sober. Feel free to try and quit but if you feel like you’re losing your mind, relapse on nicotine and not on alcohol.
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That’s the thing that scares me about vaping, I don’t know but I’m doing to my lungs. Sure with drinking I was damaging my liver but the longer I don’t drink my liver can regenerate but not my lungs.
Very good advice. I’m using nicotine mints, they are helping with the mood swings. I still don’t have an urge to drink, even with the moodiness. I don’t miss hangovers or the anxiety alcohol gave me. Nicotine withdrawal is basically the same as far as messing with my emotions, I just don’t want to depend on any substances for happiness. So I’m going to be strong and know I’m stronger than any addiction I have
I’m struggling with that too