Does Nicotine Keep You Awake At Night?

How Vaping Effects Your Sleep?

Sleep can indeed be affected by nicotine. Vapers transitioning from smoking may experience initial disturbances which tend to lessen over time. This blog explores how nicotine impacts sleep and offers tips to prevent vaping from disrupting your rest.

The Relationship Between Nicotine And Sleep

Transitioning from smoking to vaping involves replacing toxic chemicals with vape juice containing nicotine—a stimulant that can have similar effects to consuming caffeine before bedtime.

While you might be accustomed to a pre-sleep cigarette without trouble falling asleep, vaping may produce a stronger impact, especially during the initial transition phase. Studies show that nicotine suppresses the deepest sleep stage, REM, leading to smokers feeling less rested compared to non-smokers who spend more time in the initial sleep stages. Nighttime withdrawal symptoms can also interfere with sleep.

How You Can Improve Sleep As A Vaper

To enhance the quality of your sleep as a vaper, consider adjusting the nicotine strength of your e-liquid. Lower nicotine levels can reduce stimulation, although this may require more frequent use of vape juice to manage cravings. Gradually decreasing nicotine strength throughout the day, and ultimately switching to a 0% nicotine e-liquid before bed, can help maintain the vaping sensation without the stimulating effects of nicotine.

Aside from managing nicotine intake, lifestyle factors like reducing caffeine and sugar consumption can also contribute to better sleep quality. If you no longer need nicotine in your e-liquid, transitioning to a 0% vape juice can provide the vaping experience without the sleep-disrupting effects of nicotine.

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Sources

[1] Sound Sleep Health (n.d.). Is vaping a better option than smoking at bedtime? [online] Available at: https://www.soundsleephealth.com/is-vaping-a-better-option-than-smoking-at-bedtime/