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Planning Your Quit

Congratulations. You have made the decision to quit smoking and regain control of your life. By deciding to quit smoking, you are actually choosing to live a healthier lifestyle - a lifestyle that doesn't revolve around nicotine. Quitting smoking is by far the single best step you can take to dramatically increase your chances of living a longer and healthier life.

You are about to embark on the road to freedom, but getting there will take careful planning to ensure you successfully reach your destination. Research shows that the more prepared you are, the more likely you are to succeed in quitting smoking. And the most effective way to quit, is to have a PLAN.

Quitting smoking is a life-changing process, and this section will help you prepare, take action to quit smoking for good, and take back your life. Here are a number of important steps to help you succeed:

  1. Get Ready
  2. Get Support
  3. Consider Medications
  4. Understand Your Smoking Behaviours
  5. Plan for Tricky Situations & Temptations
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  • Get Ready
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  • Get Support
    You don't have to quit alone. People who quit with a healthy support system in place will have a greater chance of success over time.
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  • Consider Medications
    Stop smoking medications can help with nicotine withdrawal and cravings, and can double your chances of quitting. While it is normal to get withdrawal symptoms, medications can reduce the intensity of those symptoms. Speak to your physician, pharmacist or QuitNow By Phone CareCoach® about your options.
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  • Understand Your Smoking Behaviours
    Many people who smoke say that the first three months are the most difficult. It's therefore important to understand your smoking patterns, so you can develop new coping skills and behaviours to fight the craving to smoke during this critical time.
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  • Plan for Tricky Situations & Temptations
    After you quit, it will be important to remain on guard for the short term. Most relapses occur within the first three months, and most people try several times before they quit. However, if you know what triggers your cravings and you prepare coping strategies to deal with them, you can get through this critical period.
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