I quit vaping my ADHD symptoms are only getting worse (not medicated)

💁‍♀️ seeking advice / support / information

I have been vaping for over 4yrs, decided to quit on Nov 1st.
Today marks day 30. I'm not taking any meds for ADHD.

First week was horrible, I was constantly thinking about vaping, I was irritated, restless, couldn't do anything. Just stayed in my bed all day when I wasn't working or eating.
Second week was better, my mood improved. Still had some cravings but manageable.

Weeks 3 and after, I had little to no cravings. I would say I have quit it completely now.
However, my ADHD symptoms are out of control. Nothing feels satisfying to me anymore. I can't focus on anything. I can't read a book, I can't work on a task for more than 20 mins. Sitting through a meeting feels exhausting. Shit, I can't even watch a 10min YouTube video.

It's as if my whole day is watching paint dry.

Anyone else have experienced this?

Posted Dec 1, 2025, 3:00 AM UTC

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