How to Quit Smoking with Vaping

It’s Stoptober once more, the month where smokers are encouraged to quit smoking for the 28 days of October, with the aim of stopping permanently. We get that quitting is hard, so let’s look at why you should quit, and how vaping could be your way to put the cigarettes away.

Why should I quit smoking?

No doubt you are by now aware that smoking cigarettes is harmful, causing all manner of illness and health problems from cancers to heart issues, to even the more benign problems of yellowing fingers and teeth that no wants. And let’s not forget the cost of smoking which easily tots up to a mind-blowing amount! On average in the UK, a smoker will spend over £3700 on cigarettes – whereas vaping was found to only cost around £327 a year in the UK, and this could be even less depending on your vaping habits and choice of vape!

So whether you’re looking to quit for health reasons, or to cut down costs, vaping can be your gateway into finding a less harmful habit. Stoptober has proven successful each year with a number of smokers quitting over the 28-day period, however within the first 2 weeks a good portion of these end up rebounding. Many believe that finding an alternative to smoking can help to kick the habit for good.

Find out 5 reasons why you should quit smoking.

How can vaping help you stay away from cigarettes?

Vaping offers a similar experience to traditional smoking which can help combat those habitual tendencies such as holding a cigarette, the action of drawing on a cigarette and the feeling in your throat. There is even an abundance of flavours from fruit, drinks, and desserts to more traditional menthol and tobacco tastes. Finding the right flavour for you can be key in quitting!

Know your Nicotine and Nicotine Salts

A bit part of smoking that makes it hard to quit is Nicotine, the chemical in tobacco that makes it hard to quit. Vaping has been found to be a great Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), as they provide the Nicotine hit smokers crave. Vaping E-Liquids include nicotine, which is highly regulated in the UK to ensure quality and safety. Nicotine Salts take the delivery of nicotine to a new level, arguably perfect for those looking to make the switch from smoking to vaping. These naturally occurring salts come from tobacco leaves and offer a smoother, stronger hit of nicotine. The award-winning Pod Salt Nicotine Salt E-Liquids are a great way to get started on your vaping journey, whether you’re looking to invest in a refillable device straight away, or want to try out the handy disposables for your first time.

So what’s the plan for after Stoptober?

First off, if you complete Stoptober without smoking, congratulations! You’ve done an amazing job and the next step is simple; keep it up. Now it’s easy for us to say that, so for you the best thing to do is set yourself goals or even a plan for the journey ahead. Remember the feeling of those smoke-free 28 days, maybe even look back at how much money you might have saved from not smoking!

Don’t punish yourself, you’re only human and mistakes can happen, but don’t let them rule you. If you fall off the wagon, take a step back, look at why it happened and what you could do to avoid it, and get back on that wagon. It might not happen right away, it might not happen for weeks or months, take as long as you need.

Vaping can help you on the way to quitting smoking for those that need the help, make sure to check out more on our blog for more information. You can do this!