Students vape to reduce stress, but it does the opposite The Daily Orange Young people who vape more likely to report chronic stress ERS European Respiratory Society Happy and Vape Free Smiley Face Stress Reliever Some vapes have as much nicotine as 15+ packs of cigarettes. Nicotine withdrawal symptoms include anxiety and depressed mood, so nicotine dependence may compound stress and mental health symptoms. Get help today: Study: 'Oxidative Stress' Triggered by Vaping Respiratory Therapy