Hello everyone! I've had a very tough time quitting vaping, it's just so enjoyable to me. I've tried almost everything (cold turkey, will power, quit apps, podcasts, even Chantix). The Chantix worked the best but then it had a bunch of negative side effects. Does any one have some advice on what I could do? I'm not really up for using hard candy but let me know if anyone can help!

just came across this reddit and thought id join in. started my journey not too long ago, 17 days clean so far and feeling great mentally. been feeling some physical symptoms over the past week or so but, this week especially, i just feel like my mind isnt so cloudy anymore. still got a long way to go though, one day at a time!

I'm 24 and have a history of mental illness (also learned recently I'm probably autistic). I started vaping when I was 18 years old and for the last year I've been wanting to quit. This is my third time trying to quit and the withdrawal is so intense it sends me into panic attacks any time there's anything that makes me slightly upset. My boyfriend cancelled plans on me today and while that sucks, it was for a valid reason and usually wouldn't get me so upset (just temporarily because I really don't like when plans change) but I've been stuck in an ongoing panic attack for 2.5 hours. I don't want to do anything I usually do to distract myself I just want to sit here and cry. I don't want to eat, I don't want to sleep, my face hurts, my head hurts, and I just straight up don't want to be alive right now. Last time I tried to quit I went 10 full days and then started again because the emotional turmoil was stopping me from living my life. How do I get through this and still function as a normal human being? This can't be normal. Help.

I recently quit cold turkey, the hardest is not having anything giving the kick while working as a creative. I used to smoke or vape while writing and today it ended up as a basic standard action when focusing on any project for a long time. Fellow creatives, besides coffee, is there anything that works for you?

I started as an alternative to smoking about 6 or 7 years ago. I thought it was the best way to kick that nasty habit. Well, I gained another instead.

I've successfully stopped vaping for about a week when hospitalized, or when sick, but then would start up again. Recently, within the past year or so, I've developed a nasty cough that would often dissolve into me getting sick. I'd tried different vapes, but always coughing. Only occasionally getting sick.

Today I just decided enoughs enough. I'm paying to feel like this? That's kinda dumb of me!

So, I'm really going to need support bc i work in a high stress job and I have a feeling it might make it difficult. *can't chew gum bc TMJ & migraines.

So begins the fun!

Hi everyone! It has been exactly 1 year, 10 months, and 1 day since I’ve quit vaping! Since I quit I:

• saved almost $5,000 from no longer vaping
• graduated college and landed a really cool job that I would have struggled with if I still vaped
• gained 20 lbs, and then lost 30 lbs
• left a very toxic relationship because I finally realized that my health (mental and physical) is never something to take for granted
• started healing my relationship with food after using nicotine as an appetite suppressant
• fixed my dry dull skin that was being negatively affected by my use of nicotine

There are more things, but these are the few that I think hold a lot of significance. What I want you to take from this is that you can do it! At the very least, dear friends, you owe it to yourself to at least try. I am cheering each and every one of you on, you are not alone.

P.S: I used the app “I Am Sober”, there’s a great community on there and it helps you track progress :)

I’m on day 3 today, it’s been roughhhhhh. I went cold turkey thinking I could do it, but let me tell you… full withdrawals: Brain fog, in a daze, fatigue, can’t concentrate.

I ended up buying some thrive chewing gum which is helping curb the instant cravings.

It’s going to be a journey for sure. I guess I’m posting here to stay accountable because sometimes the gum doesn’t cut it and I’ve come close to driving to the nearest vape shop. (Hasn’t happened, but I’ve come close).

I also suck on scotch mints whenever I’m not chewing on the gum.

Do you have any other coping strategies?

i’ve been vaping for probably like 6-7 years and for the last year i’ve just had an uncomfortable feeling in my chest almost daily all day. i did quit for about a month and didn’t notice my chest feeling better at that time but it wasn’t long enough perhaps? now i really want to quit even though i know it’ll be hard but im leaving for a trip in a week and don’t want the anxiety i already struggle with to be heightened like crazy from withdrawals or anything like that especially while traveling alone for the first time. idk what to do any advice is much appreciated. :(

so i've been contemplating to buy a new vape, and i know its harmful, but i realised vaping helps me get motivated (to live life, do my work and be productive) because i'm also struggling with persistant depression (been seeking treatment for for the past 2 years, countless of antidepressants and rTMS but it's treatment-resistant), so i've been struggling for a really long while now.

i can live without vape (been so for 2 months), but I'm unable to be productive and it's hard to get out of bed in the morning, which makes me feel like i'm just wasting my life away. If vaping helps me live a more motivated and happier life although a shorter life/worse health, i would kinda rather that than a long but depressed life where i constantly dread each day.

On the inside, I really really know I should not go back to vaping, but this thought has just been popping up a lot recently and it makes me reconsider every time. Maybe I just need some support and to be convinced that vaping will still be more harmful in the long run or whatever even if i'm using it to cope (because I just keep thinking of how i could feel better if i go back to vaping). Any advice or support would be appreciated, thankyouu :)

(sorry posting on reddit for the first time, pls tell me if im doing this correctly/or not..)

who else has experienced this while quitting and how long until you felt better? i’d hit the vape ~150-200x a day… for three years. so i quit cold turkey. i’m not craving it anymore. but i am very emotionally unwell. just sobbing everyday, over my body issues i have with myself. vaping used to serve a purpose in my life, which now i dont have. i won’t take lozenges because i want the full affects of quitting.

Yeah so... I am on day two of quitting. I knew these vapes had a lot of nicotine and this addiction would likely be worse than cigarettes so I got the patch. According to the patch, I am getting 21mg over 24 hours. But those vapes, I would hit it constantly. I'm having physical withdrawal symptoms like brain fog, nausea, and headaches. How long does this last? Was planning on doing a very quick wean with the patch but the physical symptoms are throwing me. I don't remember this from when I quit actual cigarettes 20 years ago.

26F been vaping since 2015, started smoking sometime in late middle school/early high school probably. Went through “hookah pens” as we called them back in the day, small pod systems, giant box mods, Juul, disposables.. Pretty much any vape that’s out there, I’ve used. 🤣

I recently got offered a new job in a health system network, although it’s WFH the company as a whole is completely tobacco free and requires a nicotine test along with your normal drug test. My current job is draining me mentally and physically, and this is finally the perfect opportunity for me to move forward in my career.

Thankfully the hiring process is lengthy, so I have time before my nicotine test. I took my last drag this morning at 5:00 am (accidentally did it upon waking up before realizing and tossing it in the trash because clearly I have no willpower LOL)

Gonna pretty much use this to keep myself accountable, as well as keep an update of how my withdrawal journey is going for anyone who may need it in the future. :)

** First 3 hours - I can definitely feel myself going through the muscle memory “motions” of looking for my vape. I don’t necessarily think I have any withdrawal symptoms yet, but the habit part of it all is already tough. When I’m driving, I normally go right for my vape in my lap. If I’m watching TV I absentmindedly take a drag. Essentially every time I’m bored, I’m used to reaching for my vape. Aside from pushing through that, all seems to be good so far.

My morning coffee is feeling a little lonely without the nic tho 🥲

Im currently 18m and ive been vaping for the past 2 years constantly i cant go a day without hitting it atleast 40+ times and i want to quit but my brain tells me i cant the longest ive went this whole year without a hit of a vape was 3 weeks i need help and tips on how to quit

I’m hoping by quitting I can get my HR a bit lower. Did yours lower any after quitting, if so, how much? How long were you quit for? I would really appreciate any input!!

Definitely having some cravings but it's nothing out of control - let's goo

When I wake up, I will take my final nic hit, and everything will be cleaned out for good. I’m extremely nervous because I suffer from brain fog so bad every time I quit, so any words of encouragement are appreciated, as well as tips. But you all are so inspiring, very proud of everyone’s progress, but I hope I can say the same for myself in the next coming days.

Hey all,

I live in Canada and ever since these new excise taxes have been imposed, I’ve taken it as a sign to finally kick this habit. I’m a previous smoker but have switched to vaping since 2016.

I went from ejuices in vape mods to disposables as recently as the end of 2023. I am nearing the end of my stock pile of disposable vapes (I have about 8 left) which will probably run out by the end of their year.

Along with wanting to quit because a) I should, b) it’s become too expensive with all these extra taxes, my overall reason is c) it’s causing me to have cavities which was never an issue in all my 35 years of life until this past year.

What would be the best course of action to ween off with the disposables I have left? I don’t want to buy any more products. The disposables I have are all stock at 20mg nicotine. I do have a couple of nic free juices that I have left from a previous attempt at quitting.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

i’m wanting to quit vaping, i used to smoke cigarettes but i switched to vapes..ive been smoking for nearly 4 years and i think its time to quit as i recently suffered with severe bell’s palsy last year in November and i dont think the vaping is helping much either the facial paralysis…i cant decrease the amount of nicotine as i use disposables so any tips would help on how to fight cravings !

2 days ago i decided to quit vaping after 9 years and im struggling big time. I was one of those people who always had their vape in their hand and would wake up multiple times a night to hit it, which ended up being the main reason for wanting to quit (I haven’t gotten decent sleep in months because of it). I went about 7 hours without it before I ended up finding an old vape in my car and hit that before I threw that away too, and then later that night I started feeling like I was going to have a panic attack and almost went to buy one, but decided to use one of my boyfriends zyns instead. Now I can only go about 5-6 hours without using a zyn otherwise I’m basically crying and freaking out. I’ve also had 0 motivation to work or do anything, I’m napping for 2+ hours every day and going to bed way earlier than usual. I still wake up in the middle of the night and need to use a zyn (only about once now thank god) but how long does this all last? Am I only prolonging these symptoms by using Zyns? Or should I just go for the ween off method and go down in juice level? This is seriously effecting my life, work, relationship, everything, and I’m still using zyns so like what’s the point.

I've massively cut back in nicotine strength from 35mg to 0.5 mg over a couple months. I bought zero nic juice and used it to dilute juice with nic to get the level down. I started at 35 and went to 20, then 10, then 5, then 2.5, then 1, and now 0.5. There's almost no nic at all in this juice, it doesn't give me a buzz of any kind whatsoever, even in the morning. But it's enough to stave off cravings. There's still some nic and my brain knows it. I noticed I was able to go several hours without vaping after I woke up today. The cravings I felt overall were much weaker than they were when I was on 35, but were still powerful.

I should mention that I've been using nicotine for over 15 years. Quitting completely will be a huge thing for me. I want to quit because I'm tired of being a slave. I'm really proud of my progress, going from 35 to 0.5 is pretty significant. But I still have powerful cravings. What is the next step. I want to go to zero.

Hi! I had my relapse just today after a week of not vaping. I just had some problems and some unpleasant circumstances, which made me cave in to vaping again. I want to stop, I know I should stop, and I will stop. I also felt a persistent low-grade fever for a month, which made me want to stop it for good. It also affects my mood, my energy level, and my weight-lifting workouts. I don't know if this fever will stop soon, but I know I am done for good in vaping. Anyone else experience a persistent low-grade fever after they stop? And if so, how did you manage it?

Hiii!

I am on day 3! Still laying in bed, had a dream that i vaped today. And felt guilty all day (dream) so that’s lowkey motivation. Read a bunch of reddit stories on how they feel better now. It’s really hard, like super. But it’s also not? I smoked for 4 years, vaped for 2. And the nicotine cravings are bad. But i also just geniunly enjoyed it😁🥲.

But energy is already far far higher. And this is already my 2nd night actually sleeping propperly!

It might just all work out.

Hi all! I’ve been vaping for over 4 years and really want to quit. Each time I’ve tried, I made it 1-2 days before caving and going to the usual gas station to purchase another. I don’t have anyone in my life that knows I vape, as I’ve kept it hidden all this time, so I have no one to hold me accountable or provide support. Hoping to use this thread as inspiration during low points and as support for myself and others. Any words of encouragement would be appreciated! :)

I've been almost 2 weeks off vaping and I'm missing tasting different flavors. Aside from actually buying the fruits, cause they're quite expensive where I'm from. What alternatives could be good?

My last pod ran out of juice 20 min ago. I tossed it. I’ve just parked the first piece out of a 20 pack of nicotine gum. I will not be buying more.

I’m genuinely terrified, so any words of wisdom or encouragement would be so greatly appreciated.

Started smoking cigarettes at about 15, started vaping at around 25 and am now almost 30. I’ve been on and off trying to quit for years and years. I’d go a few months and I would start drinking a lot and would fall right back into vaping so I could keep drinking. I almost can’t drink with out vaping. I decided to get sober and quit vaping at the same time. Unfortunately I’m just not strong enough to drink without it. One thing that’s been really helping is nicotine patches. I’ve had very minor cravings. Now the harder part is not drinking but I know I can do. My dad was an alcoholic most of his life and has been sober over a year! Trying to use him as inspiration.

We got this!!

Hey guys, my girlfriend is trying to quit and is feeling a lot of depression and anxiety. This isn’t her first time trying and she is really determined this time.

Is there anything that has helped you guys with cravings, anxiety, and what those around you did that helped a lot?

She is trying to quit cold turkey since 0% nic doesn’t help. We are thinking that she gets nicotine patches/gum and if that doesnt work she buys a pack of cigarettes (she hatesss cigarettes and doesnt want to resort to that and if it is so awful to smoke maybe it’ll help. Its what my best friend did and it worked)

Background so you can get a sense of my history/consumption level: started vaping when I was 19, I’m now 23. I’d have the occasional cigarette but it was 99% vape. I started with little disposable e-cigs, then eventually got my own little salt-nic vape about a year in, and I’ve been using that model ever since.

I typically buy a 30ml bottle of 50mg/ml juice, and I’ll go through that every month or so. I currently have just enough left to fill one more pod, which is about a week’s worth for me, and my intention is that it’ll be the last bottle I ever buy.

What kind of symptoms should I expect? I’ve read a lot of varying accounts on here, but no one I’ve seen matches my level of nicotine consumption (most being either way more or way less).

I’m not super worried about mental side effects, I’ve dealt with anxiety/depression unmedicated since I was about 13 and I’m pretty good at coping, plus I have a therapist that I’m sure can help if it gets truly bad.

I’m mostly worried about physical symptoms. I am of age in my country, but I do currently live with my parents (who have no idea I’ve ever vaped), and I’m worried I’ll be found out if I get super snappy or start tweaking like Brad Pitt in 12 Monkeys.

Anyone have any insight into what to expect? Maybe any tips that can help? I’m candidly kind of scared and I’d love some advice or shared experience.

I really need help quitting. I started vaping when I tried my friends vape and the minute I took that I knew I was hooked. Over the summer I got my own and spent most of the summer in my room, smoking my vape and hiding from my mom last week she found it I told her it was one my friends, she understood. I was so embarrassed when she would try to talk to me. I would just tune her out. my friend had her vape so I would just hit from that and then on Friday I got my own again for a total of two days before my mom got suspicious and searched my room while I was at work so I threw the vape in some bushes, cause I couldn’t find trashcan and it was 100% juice and such a good flavor. I have a whole week before I go back and I’m just praying it’ll still be there, but I know I need to quit. I was only gonna quit until I moved out but now I know I need to quit for good, but sitting in my bed right now. I feel so trapped if you feel like life isnt worth living, anybody out there can just give me some advice I would be forever grateful. I have one big question. Does that craving ever go away? Does it one day become something you don’t think about?

Hey friends! I joined this sub one year ago. I smoked cigarettes from age 19-25, was always in a stage of ‘quitting’. I switched to vaping around 2019 and the pandemic escalated my use. I quit one year ago and to be honest, the withdraw was incredibly terrible. That first weekend I would burst into tears at the sheer discomfort of being in my own body. I was using patches and gum but it wasn’t enough compared to how much I was vaping.

Since then, I’ve partaken in one weekend of vaping (bachelorette trip), and a handful of drags from friends. It never feels as good as it did, but my GOD it’s something I think about every single day. The other night I had a dream about vaping. This has been a constant struggle since I was smoking cigarettes and would try to quit. I make jokes with coworkers about quitting being the dumbest thing I’ve ever done. I love how it made my brain feel, and I have nicotine cravings despite feeling like trash when I indulge.

I’ve promised my partner I will not pick it up again since he was the one to see me through the worst of it, and I honestly think if I started again I wouldn’t stop. When do I stop thinking about it and wanting it? When do I move on from needing mints to get me through the day? Why does it seem so hard for me to move on? Just hoping to hear it’s hard for some other people too, and how they manage.