Are you ready to quit vaping and enjoy the benefits of a tobacco-free life? While quitting tobacco products can be tough, a solid game plan can help you succeed. One survey found that 90% of people who quit vaping felt less stressed, anxious, and depressed after quitting. Read on for some ideas about how you can ditch the vape.

Reasons to Quit

Start by writing down the reasons you want to quit tobacco and keep them somewhere handy. You can keep them on a piece of paper in your pocket or on your phone. As you are quitting, you can look at them if you’re ever having a hard time.

If you’re having trouble making this list, check out some example questions below to help identify your reasons for quitting:

• What else would you rather spend your money on than vaping?
• How is vaping negatively affecting your physical fitness?
• Are you worried about the long-term health effects of vaping?
• Does it feel like vaping has taken over your life?
• Are you always thinking about vaping?
• Has vaping negatively affected your relationships?

Create Your Quit Plan

A strong game plan makes you more likely to succeed at moving on to a tobacco-free life. A quit plan includes information like when you plan to quit, how you will identify and manage cravings, and how you will track progress. The You Can Quit 2 Quit Plan has tools to help you develop a quit plan that will work for you.

Talk To Your Healthcare Provider

If you’re ready to quit vaping, talking to your healthcare provider is a great idea. They can provide advice on how to manage cravings. They may also recommend medication to help you quit tobacco or nicotine replacement therapy (patches or gum) to manage cravings.

Celebrate Important Milestones

Quitting tobacco can be hard. Plan to reward yourself for your hard work. Go for a nice walk after dinner on your quit day. Watch that movie you’ve been meaning to see after a smoke-free week. Go out for a nice dinner to celebrate a month of tobacco-free living. While a tobacco-free life is its own reward, planning to celebrate your milestones can help you stay on track.