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I'm going through a similar thing with alcohol and nic vapes. I finally convinced myself that continued personal growth was impossible (for me) if I couldn't get a handle on them. I realized these things were a crutch and inhibiting me from living the life I wanted. And I finally refused to allow that any longer. I know it's not the same as nicotine but alcohol was a huge part of my identity. But ... so many aspects of my identity have already been discarded from my life... some withered away and some I had to intentionally destroy. Getting rid of one more is no big deal.
Perhaps you could search inside for a neglected part of your identity to tend to. That's what I'm doing. Long-forgotten shoots are sprouting and it feels good to cultivate them instead of spending my precious time reinforcing the self-destructive parts of me. I know it's easier said (and thought) than done. Best of luck.
PS - this is day 4 of no alcohol for me and while I've gone longer without it in the past, I've always kinda known I'd eventually drink again. This is the first time I've really felt like: if I never drink again that would suit me just fine.