Many people will use vaping as a stepping stone to quitting smoking for good. The problem is that many e-cigarettes contain as much or even more nicotine than a traditional cigarette.

This means that once you move from smoking to vaping you are still no where nearer quitting your addiction to nicotine.

So what can you do to quit vaping? Here are some ways to help quit vaping for good.

1. Get support. If you want to quit then you need to make everyone around you aware what your goals are. You will need the support of your friends and family. You may also want to try a support group too. With addiction you will need support from these people to keep you accountable for your actions, and to keep you on the right track. You will be able to share your progress, and seeing how pleased they are at your progress will motivate you to keep pushing.

2. Look at the potential health risks of vaping. Knowing what potential risks there are each time you vape may be enough to put you off using the device ever again. The main ingredient is nicotine that can cause an excess release of glucose and an increase in your heart rate, breathing rate and in your blood pressure. Nicotine has also been linked to a range of worrying side effects including an increased risk of blood clots, artery hardening, seizures, peptic ulcers, irregular heartbeat and lung spasms. Recent research has even found that vaping can damage the cells that line your blood vessels, therefore increasing your risk of heart disease.

3. Try going cold turkey. There are products available, such as patches and lozenges that are designed to help wean you off nicotine slowly. For some these wont work as the temptation to have just one more vape will still be there. These people may be better off trying to quit cold turkey. Withdrawal symptoms usually peak over the first 1-3 days, and knowing that the worst effects will disappear after just a few days is enough motivation to quit for good.

4. Learn what triggers your cravings. If you are addicted to nicotine, then you should try and figure out when you tend to reach for the vape. Perhaps it is when you are in a social setting with your friends. Once you learn what your triggers are you can take steps to change the habit.

5. Avoid those who still smoke or vape. If you are determined to quit vaping forever then you may want to avoid any sort of temptation or opportunity to fail. Rather than spending time with those who smoke or vape, perhaps you should be spending more time with those who don’t vape.

6. Step away from temptation. Sometimes it will be hard to avoid the situation, but sometimes removing yourself from a situation will help you to avoid temptation. For example, if you and your friend are in work and they suggest taking a break to vape, perhaps you could simply say no and do something constructive instead, perhaps go for a walk, or maybe call someone you haven’t spoken to in a while.

7. Find another activity that makes you feel good. Sometimes the key to quitting is to find something else you can enjoy instead of it. You could try just about anything, but many people will turn towards healthier past-times like exercise, or drawing and painting, or even singing.

8. Be prepared for the cravings. Whether you are trying to quit nicotine, or alcohol, or anything else that is addictive there will be cravings you are going to experience. You need to prepare yourself for these cravings and come up with a plan of attacking them. If you don’t make a plan then it will be easy for you to simply give into temptation.

Hopefully our tips above will help you to quit vaping once and for all.

It wont be easy, and you may suffer withdrawal symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, irritability, anxiety and mental fog, which wont be enjoyable but once these pass you will start to experience other rewards that will exceed those nicotine highs.

Just imagine being able to breathe freely without any smoke or vapour clogging up your lungs, or taking up a new healthier hobby such as exercise. Maybe even think about what you are going to be spending that money you are saving on.

Just make sure your support system stays strong throughout the process. You will find they will make the difference to whether you succeed at quitting or not.

Finally, please don’t give up just because one tactic does not work for you. There are plenty of tips that could help you succeed. Just keep trying and you will eventually quit for good. Good luck!