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Is It Normal for Vape Cravings to Get Worse at Night?

Yes. Vape cravings often feel worse at night because routines slow down and distractions reduce. This allows habit-based urges to surface more clearly, even though nicotine withdrawal has passed.

Night-time cravings infographic

Understanding why night-time feels harder helps you prepare for evening routines. For a complete overview, see our guide on how to quit vaping.

Why evenings trigger cravings

  • Evenings signal rest and reward
  • If vaping was linked to unwinding, cravings can appear

Many people vaped in the evening as a way to relax, which creates strong associations that take time to fade.

Why this fades

  • New evening routines weaken the association
  • The brain adapts with consistency

To understand how cravings change over time, review our quit vaping timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it normal for vape cravings to get worse at night?
Yes. Vape cravings often feel worse at night because routines slow down and distractions reduce. This allows habit-based urges to surface more clearly.
How can I manage night-time cravings?
Build new evening routines that don't involve vaping. The brain adapts with consistency, and cravings will fade as new habits form.

This guide is published by Hey Quitter, a science-backed quit vaping app that gives people everything they need to stop vaping, combining craving tracking, daily accountability, rewards, self-hypnosis for mindset rewiring, and CBT-style education, without relying on willpower.

This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personalised guidance.