Have you considered quitting vaping but haven’t decided why? By choosing a reason, you can lay the groundwork for quitting. It will make the road ahead much easier.
You are not alone if you decide to quit because you want to improve your health. It’s a common reason amongst quitters.
Perhaps you want to look after your mental health better? Or perhaps you want to deal with your persistent cough. Let’s look at the health effects of vaping to help you figure out why. Mental well-being Some people vape to relieve stress or depression. However, vaping may be making you more anxious and depressed rather than providing you with the positive feelings you were hoping for. There are better ways you can manage anxiety and depression.
You don’t have to carry this burden alone. If you’re experiencing mental health problems, call or use a free online counselling support service, such as Kids Helpline, Beyond Blue or headspace.
Addiction
Vaping, even casually, can lead to addiction. Even when it is not listed on the vape, the highly addictive ingredient nicotine is present. Not sure if you’re addicted? A strong physical or mental need or urge to do something or use something is considered an addiction. If you have to vape first thing in the morning or constantly excuse yourself from the office or dinner dates to vape, you’re most likely addicted.
Once you quit vaping, you won’t have the urge to vape anymore. You won’t have to worry about nicotine or vaping anymore. Poisoning
If you swallow nicotine from a vape or have too much nicotine in your body, you can get poisoned. Nicotine poisoning can make you feel nauseous and confused, have headaches and vomit. You can also experience other side effects, such as diarrhoea, feeling weak and tired, or shallow breathing.
