When you quit vaping, your body and brain must get used to going without nicotine, which is very addictive and can cause withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, mood swings, anxiety, or irritability. However, after 72 hours, nicotine will be out of your system, and most of the unpleasant physical symptoms will have abated. Here are some things that happen to your body when you quit vaping:

• Your breathing may improve, and your lung capacity to clear out mucus and fight off infections significantly increases within the first 1 to 9 months after quitting vaping.
• Your risk of developing pancreatic cancer decreases.
• Your risk of having a heart attack decreases.
• Your mental health may improve, and you may feel less stressed, anxious, or depressed.
• You may feel more in control of your life.

Quitting vaping can be difficult, but it is the best way to ensure a healthy heart and lungs. You can quit vaping cold turkey or over time by tapering down on vape use. Its important to have a support system of family, friends, and quit support programs such as the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline or My Life, My Quit.