Learn about Triggers & Tips to Quit

Don’t get tripped up when you try to quit!

One of the most important steps in successfully quitting vaping is understanding your triggers. Triggers are the people, places or things that make you want to vape.

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Common Triggers to Watch For

Everyone has their own individual triggers, but here are some common ones:

Finishing a meal

Drinking coffee or alcohol

Driving in the car

Socializing with friends who are vaping or using tobacco

Feeling stressed, worried, lonely, or sad

Boredom

Celebrating or having fun

Understand Your Triggers

Once you start to understand what your triggers are, you can begin to address them and get onto the path of quitting. If a slip up happens, it’s not the end of the world. Don’t be hard on yourself! Pick yourself up and keep pushing forward. Think about your “why” and remind yourself to keep going.

How to avoid triggers and cravings

Change up your daily routine

Stay busy and keep your mind occupied

Try a meditation app or listen to your favorite music

Take a deep breath

Chew gum, use a toothpick, or suck on a mint

Move your body by taking a walk or getting in a quick workout

Hang out in vape-free spaces like the movies or a museum

Talk to an expert

Make a quit plan

Staying healthy can help reduce cravings.

Get plenty of rest

Eat balanced meals

Take time to exercise

Tips for Quitting

There are many ways to help you to resist the urge to vape and support your quit.

Set a quit date.

Picking a specific date you want to stop vaping can help you commit to and stick to your quit.

Avoid stressful times.

There’s no perfect time to quit, but try to avoid setting your quit date for especially difficult times, like the day before a big test or job interview.

Reach out for help.

Not only can others help keep you accountable and motivated, they can support you through tough days, cravings, and slip ups.

Join a program.

This Is Quitting is a free, anonymous, text messaging program, specifically designed to help you quit vaping.

You can also try:

• Quitting with a friend

• Focusing on your motivations to quit

• Replacing vaping with a healthy habit

• Getting rid of the vapes in your house

Celebrate Small Wins

Don’t forget to celebrate your accomplishments, no matter how small! Even making it through your first few hours is a big deal. Experts say that recognizing and celebrating accomplishments when you’re quitting can boost resistance to stress and cravings.