Trouble Making Coils, Need Suggestions...(this Is Embarassing)

I was in an automobile accident a couple years ago and now suffer from brain damage (my limbic system and hippocampus). One of the many problem's is that my hands are extremely shaky all the time. I can't take pictures with my phone otherwise they're blurry, I can barely play guitar anymore, I can't write my own name without it looking like I'm 6 years old even though I'm a full-grown 18 year-old. And now that I thoroughly enjoy vaping, I'm faced with the trouble of making decent coils. I've done it a few times, but it takes me an hour to do what looks like a joke and I usually give up and have someone do it for me. But I want to try and be somewhat independent, so what are some suggestions y'all have that could help me out with making coils? Thanks all, anything is appreciated.  


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