The Easy Way To Quit Vaping

It blows my mind to find out how many people are (secretly) addicted to vaping.

Vaping was originally designed as a tool to help cigarette smokers to quit, but vaping has gained massive popularity and has been normalised to the extent that it's now a common use in society.

However, it's important to remember that most vapes contain nicotine, which can lead to serious addiction and health issues with long-term use.

1. The first thing to replace is the constant hand-to-mouth movement.

Get Tic-Tacs.

The Tic Tac pack is roughly the same size as most handheld vapes.

You can also lightly suck on the flap of the opened pack to replicate the inhalation action of a vape pen.

This tactic not only distracts your hands but also your mouth, replicating the physical part of vaping.

Tic Tacs come in different fruit flavours, these flavours can somewhat replicate the taste experience you're used to with flavoured vapes. This similarity in taste can help and reduce cravings.

2. Overcoming that sensation you get when the nicotine hits the back of your throat

The sensation of nicotine hitting the back of your throat is distinct and often missed when quitting vaping.

Here’s how you can simulate that feeling without nicotine:

Get COOOOLLLLD Water: Make sure your water is ICY cold—really cold. The colder, the better.

Use a straw: Drink the water quickly through a straw.

Because the water is channeled directly to the back of your throat, the cold temperature creates that sharp sensation similar to the throat hit you get from vaping.

 The icy water is similar to the cooling effect of vaping, it gives a satisfying hit that can greatly reduce the craving for that physical sensation.

Adding a mint in your mouth whilst you drink and sweets to the mix can enhance this experience. The strong flavours of mints or fruity sweets, combined with the cold water, intensify the sensation, making it more similar to the different flavours you might have experienced with vaping.

This method not only distracts from the urge to vape but also engages your senses in a healthier routine, providing a comforting ritual during your transition away from vaping.

3. Visually Track Your Spending on Vapes

Seeing is believing, and when it comes to quitting vaping, seeing can also mean saving. Tracking your expenditure visually can be a real eye-opener and a powerful motivator to cut down or quit altogether.

Here’s how to do it effectively:

Create a Spending Chart: Use something you can record every penny you spend on vapes. Place this chart somewhere you can see it daily, like on your phone wallpaper.

Update Regularly: Every time you spend money on vaping, add it to the chart. Being consistent is key. The act of writing down each purchase can increase your awareness of the cumulative cost of your vaping habit.

Set a Budget: Decide on a maximum amount you’re willing to spend monthly on vaping, and try to reduce this amount gradually. As you update your chart, you’ll visually see whether you’re sticking to your budget.

Visual Cues for Motivation: Alongside your spending chart, consider adding visual reminders of what you could be spending that money on instead. Pictures of a savings goal, like a holiday or something which can reinforce what you're sacrificing because you wana be vaping.

Review and Reflect: At the end of each month, review your spending. Look to see if you've spent less than before, and set a lower budget for the next month.

This method not only discourages frequent buying but also reinforces the financial benefits of quitting. As the visual evidence of your savings increases, so does your motivation to keep pushing forward.

4. Stay Busy to Avoid Relapse

Beat boredom and avoid relapsing by keeping yourself busy.

Take up hobbies, clean your house, exercise, or start a new project.

You want to be doing things that keep you busy for long stretches.

Plan your day with activities that fill up every hour, so you don’t have time to think about vaping.

5. Before You Quit

Go all out with your last few vapes— Yes, thats exactly what I said.

Use your last vapes AS MUCH AS YOU CAN.

Try and get through all of them in one day. then get rid of them.

Throw away even the dead vapes, and make sure they're far from your house.

Choose to quit on a day when you feel good, not when you're down.

After you've used your vapes to the point of feeling dizzy and nauseous, or when you feel like vomiting take a moment to reflect on that shit icky type of feeling.

You want this memory to be vivid. It's crucial for your quitting process.

When future cravings hit, remember this miserable sensation. Keep reminding yourself of how bad it felt.

This will help train your brain to associate vaping with negative feelings, reducing your cravings over time.

Conclusion

The real challenge isn't the quitting itself—it's the fear of withdrawal symptoms and the overthinking that comes with it.

Truth is, it's often not as terrifying as you imagine. Both your mental state and your bank account will reap the benefits.

Give it a try for just six days. Yes, the first two days are tough, but it gets easier with each passing day. Stick with it, and you'll start to see just how manageable overcoming this habit can be.

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