Why you should stop Vaping- vape/smoking support/ecouragement.

Vaping has become a norm in today's society. Around a whopping 86.1 people world wide vape. While it's true that vaping is “better” than cigarettes, they still cause mass amounts of damage to the lungs. And while there are some “healthier vapes” missing the nicotine, the smoke entering the lungs does still damage them. Your lungs are a key part of your body. Not only do they make you breathe, but they also introduce oxygen into your bloodstream, which is then carried throughout the body and it is a necessity. Dumbed down, your lungs are vital for your health. When your lungs efficiency has decreased, your quality of life will also decrease. When you smoke, less oxygen over time will make it to your bloodstream. When this happens it causes Hypoxia. This is when not enough oxygen is received to the organs making it so they cant work properly. If this persists over time your organs, heart and/or brain could become damaged. 

In September 2023 over 500 smoking products were examined to be sure they were the best for the public's health. Both vapes and e-cigarettes were reviewed after many lung injuries (EVALI) were found after the use of either of those. EVALI is E-cigarette/Vaping Use-Associated Lung Injury. Symptoms of EVALI are shortness of breath, Vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, fever, fatigue, chest pain, raging cough, and other symptoms. EVALI is found among a large number of today's youth. EVALI is known to hospitalize patients, and can even take lives. While there are treatments for this epidemic, this is still relatively new and much is still needed to be learned about it, treatment included.

Vaping can also cause Bronchiolitis Obliterans or “Popcorn Lung”. This was originally discovered in popcorn factory workers, when the employees began to get sick. They soon found that a food addictive called diacyl that was being put into the popcorn, when breathed in caused this.  Diacyl is often put into vapes to add more and long lasting flavor. When diacyl enters the lungs it damages the small, yet vital passageways in the lungs. Scar tissue forms over them, blocking the passageways. 

Vaping is an addictive substance. When you are addicted to something your body always wants it there. While you can't deny that it does soothe people, there are much healthier options for relaxation such as meditation, yoga, massage exc. Many vapers go through unintentional withdrawal. People experiencing a withdrawal typically go through dehydration-like symptoms, short tempered, and seem side tracked. However everyone experiences withdrawal differently. Some people become violent, sad, cold, or any emotion out of the norm for them. Many people experience high levels of depression when nicotine is not in use, making it so they feel the need to constantly smoke. Living an addiction controlled life can cause sleepless nights, severe decrease in appetite, heart problems and severe mental health issues…long term addiction can include cancer, (in this case) lung and liver disease, and organs may begin to shut down. 

Vaping is not necessarily bad, but it still causes a plethora of health issues, as well as playing a part in mental health problems. When a vaper is not vaping, depression and anxiety on their lives tend to worsen until another dose of nicotine is introduced. It has also been known to create/worsen cases of ADHD. Any form of smoking is a temporary escape as all drugs, and alcohol are. While it's understandable that life can get overwhelming, dealing with life's problems in a healthy way helps everyone wind up on top in the end. 

There are so many places and sources you can go to, to receive help to quit your addiction. not only does this community encourage you to, as well as support you to, but there are others in your life who would also benafit from this as well.