This only takes about 5 minutes to read — and could save you years of being stuck to a vape
I struggled with vaping for years — this is the method that finally worked for me
You don’t have to go cold turkey
You can still vape while doing this
No chewing gum or replacing one habit with another
It all starts with just waiting a little
After your first vape in the morning, delay your first vape a little more each dayJust tiny increases — nothing crazy
Day 1 — 7:32 AM
Day 2 — 7:43 AM
Day 3 — 7:57 AM
Day 4 — 8:10 AM
Day 5 — 8:26 AM
The two key parts that make this work
No less than 10, no more than 20
This is the sweet spot where your brain adapts without panic
Follow this rule strictly for the first 14 days
Use your phone notes or paper
Write your first-vape time each day (like in the example above)
Add small notes on hard days — it makes progress obvious and motivating
Everyday vapers
Anyone over needing a vape to feel normal
People who’ve tried quitting but always end up back on it
The warm-up days — surprisingly easy
You’re still vaping, just a little later, so your brain doesn’t freak out
Things get a little harder here — just enough to notice
This is the most important stretch, because your brain finally starts breaking the old ‘I need a morning vape to function’ patternIf these days feel a bit rough, that’s normal — it means the method is working
Something clicks
The morning craving gets noticeably weaker, your first vape time moves forward faster, and you start feeling in control for the first time in a long time
When you notice cravings shrinking — that’s progress
When your first vape time moves naturally instead of forced — that’s progress
When you forget about vaping — that’s progress
Mid-morning, huge achievement
This is where you start thinking, I can actually do thisYou can start adding more time than the 10–20 minute rule if it feels natural, but don’t overdo itSome days you might still only manage +10 minutes
Other days you might surprise yourself and hold out 20–40 minutes without even trying
This is when the method really shows its power
Your morning craving is weak, your routine is different, and you start proving to yourself that you’re in controlPush your time out even further
Once you’ve gone 5–6 hours without a vape, your brain is already winning — adding another 30–45 minutes becomes shockingly doable
The end zone — you’re so close
By now, you might be going 7–9 hours before your first hit. Crazy, right?
After waiting this long, you may notice your vape isn’t even enjoyable anymore — that’s the nicotine trying to keep its gripYou’re inches from quitting. You’ve already won — now you just have to finish the game
If you vape earlier than planned one day, don’t restart — just continue the next morning and keep going
This gently breaks the strongest part of the habit - the automatic morning hit that triggers the whole cycle
It’s slow enough that your brain barely fights it
You still get your vape — just not as soon as you wake up
The morning craving (the strongest one) gets weaker every day
Your strongest nicotine craving of the entire day happens in the morning
Scientists measure nicotine dependence by how fast you vape after waking
This is called “Time to First Nicotine”
The sooner you vape after waking, the higher your dependence
Research shows that the “morning hit” gives the biggest dopamine spike and the biggest craving relief of the day
When you delay it by even 10–20 minutes, that spike becomes weaker
This method works with your brain, not against it
You still get your vape, but the craving gets weaker and weaker… until quitting becomes the final, easy step
When a craving hits, take a sip of waterThe motion mimics vaping and interrupts the cravingIt sounds simple — but it works ridiculously wellMove for 5–10 seconds
Stand up, stretch, walk to the bathroom— anything
Tiny movements break the craving loop in your brain before it hooks you
This builds instant accountability
When someone asks, “What time are you up to today?” it gives you a boost — and you don’t want to say you gave in early
It keeps your progress feeling real, and it makes the journey feel like something you’re actually winning at
Time is the score
Every extra minute is a win
Every day you move your first vape forward, you’re leveling up
Once you’re free, stay free
Even one “just this once” hit can restart the old craving cycle you worked so hard to dismantle
Everyone seems to vape these days — even people who never touched a cigarette. It’s become normal, almost expected… but that doesn’t mean it’s harmlessVaping hasn’t even been around long enough for us to truly understand the long-term damage
We’re basically the test group — and the results aren’t looking great so far
For some reason, this tiny device had complete control over me
This method was the first one that actually worked, and that’s why I’m sharing itChoosing to quit makes you stand out in the best way
It puts you back in control and lets you be the person who isn’t chained to a vape like everyone else
Many hits per hour, from morning to night
Yours may look different, and that’s okay. Adapt the framework to your lifestyle, your cravings, and your rhythmWhat matters is that you stick to the daily delay, track your times, and keep moving forwardYou’re here at the bottom of this guide because you want this — and you can do it.
Quitting is absolutely possible
Tell me how you’re going
Send me a message after your Day 1 delay — I’ll check back in on Day 7If this helped you or someone you know quit, I’d love to hear about it
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See if you can beat my quitting day score
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