Most people who vape want to quit. Are you one of them?
Whether you’re just curious or ready to quit, you are in the right place.
It’s common to experience nicotine withdrawal when you quit vaping. You might feel angry, restless, anxious, or achy in the short-term. These symptoms can make you feel like your body needs nicotine to survive, but trust us, they will fade over time. The only way out is through.
For most people it takes a few tries, but when you find the right strategy, you will be able to stay quit for good.
Quitting can improve your physical health, your mental health and save you a bunch of money. Whatever your reason for quitting, keep it in mind when you’re fighting the cravings.
When you get a craving, usually there’s a specific reason or ‘trigger’ making you feel you need a hit. Knowing your triggers = beating your cravings ✔.
Triggers can come from your habits, emotions, social connections or the physical addiction to nicotine.
A big reason why it can be so tricky to quit vapes is because it becomes so closely linked with your habits and everyday activities that you forget how to go about your day without it.
A common trigger to vape is when hanging out with friends who vape.
Your emotions, especially negative ones, can trigger cravings. This is because your body wants to experience the quick dopamine (‘feel good’) kick that nicotine gives when it gets to your brain. Figuring out what emotions trigger you + how you’ll deal with them = resisting the urge to vape.
Chat to your doctor or a health professional (e.g., counsellor or nurse through your school or workplace) and let them know if you haven’t been feeling like yourself lately. They can help and hook you up with other support services.
Cravings = nicotine leaving your body. They usually last a few minutes and fade away. The longer you quit vapes → the weaker the craving.
Staying off vapes for even one day is an achievement. Remember to treat yourself when you reach your vape-free milestones.
It doesn't need to be expensive—small treats or activities that make you feel good can go a long way. For example, your favourite snack, time with friends, or a fun hobby can help. As you save money by not buying vapes, you could even set aside some for a bigger reward later. The most important thing is to choose rewards that keep you motivated and celebrate how far you’ve come.
📅 Book an appointment with your doctor
📱Call the Quitline (13 7848). Their trained Quitline counsellors can:
Whether you’re just thinking about quitting or you’ve tried 20 times already, Quitline would love to hear from you.
If talking on the phone is not your thing, you can also send them a message on Messenger, or Webchat 💬.
🗣️ Share your plans to quit with a trusted friend or mentor (e.g., coach, counsellor, or close family member) and reach out for support.
💕 Talk to your loved ones about your decision to quit.
They can support you by:
Quitting vapes can be a journey and you may stumble or go back to vaping – this doesn’t mean you’ve failed. Many vapes contain high levels of nicotine which can make stopping challenging. Next time around you’ll know what worked and what didn’t. Keep trying and you will quit.
