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Starting Your Quit

Congratulations. You have made the life changing choice to take back control of your life and stop smoking for good. Now that you have made the decision to quit – we are here to help you in your quit process – and to help you stay tobacco-free.

In this section you will find tips and advice on getting started with your quit, including: 

  • Steps On Your Quit Date
  • Manage Withdrawal & Cravings
  • Dealing With Slips
  • Top 10 Quit Tips

Remember to call QuitNow By Phone or join our QuitNow Online community for help with your quitting journey.

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  • Steps On Your Quit Date
    Congratulations. Today is the first day of your tobacco-free life. Here are a few steps for getting through your quit day and beyond.
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  • Manage Withdrawal & Cravings
    When you first stop smoking, you will likely experience withdrawal symptoms. Your brain and body will crave the nicotine in tobacco, and you will miss the habit of smoking or having something in your mouth. But these are the temporary symptoms you experience as the nicotine leaves your body - and you don't have to give into them.
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  • Dealing With Slips
    For most people, quitting is only half the battle. The other half is staying quit. If you do have a cigarette after you quit, don’t be too hard on yourself. It happens. A slip is not a failure, but an important part of the learning and quitting process. Most smokers try to quit several times before succeeding and the chance of success increases every time you try.
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