What's happening
Many people notice the peak is behind them by now, but symptoms are still there. Trouble concentrating is one of the most common. The CDC says it is harder to concentrate in the first days after you quit, and that this is very common.
Smokefree.gov calls this feeling brain fog. It is part of withdrawal and it fades as your body gets used to being without nicotine.
Urges may still come at the times you used to vape, use a pouch or smoke. They are still short, even if they feel strong.
What helps today
- Cut yourself some slack. Move demanding tasks to later in the week if you can.
- Break work into short blocks with a short walk between them.
- Write things down so you don't have to hold them in your head.
- Keep water and a crunchy snack at your desk for urges while you work.