Five Steps to Quit Smoking and Vaping

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So you’ve decided to quit smoking, vaping or using any form of tobacco. 伟大的! It’s one of the best things you can do to improve your health and add years to your life. 这并不容易,但你可以做到. You’re more likely to quit for good if you prepare for the cravings, urges and feelings that come with quitting. 还记得, nicotine is a highly addictive chemical, and your body will need to get used to being without it again.

If you would like support to help you quit smoking or vaping call 1-800-QUIT-NOW to get help from trained professionals who can help you quit for good.

Get ready to stop smoking and vaping for good with these five steps — just remember to take it one step at a time:

1. Set your “Quit Day” and take a No Smoking or Vaping pledge.

Choose a date within the next seven days when you’ll stop using tobacco products – that’s now your quit day. Make a pledge or commitment in front of people who will support you on your path to quitting. Use the time until your quit day to prepare and to gradually cut down on the number of cigarettes you smoke or how much you vape or use other tobacco products.

Take the pledge: “I promise to not smoke or use any tobacco products after my quit day. I know it is a serious danger to my (and my family’s) health. I will also try to stay away from secondhand smoke and encourage and support others to quit smoking and using tobacco products.”

2. 选择你的戒烟方法.

戒烟有三种方法. You can choose one or use them in combination – whatever you think will work best for you.

  1. “冷火鸡.” Stop smoking or vaping all at once on your quit day. This method works best for some people because it doesn’t drag out the quitting process.

  2. Cut down the number of cigarettes you smoke or how many times you vape until you stop completely. For example, if you smoke 20 cigarettes each day, cut down to 10 per day for two to three days. Next, cut it down to five cigarettes for two to three days. 在日历上做记录. By your quit day, stop smoking completely.

  3. Smoke only part of each cigarette, reducing the amount until you stop smoking completely. Count how many puffs you normally take from each cigarette, then reduce the number of puffs every two to three days. 在日历上做记录. On your quit day, stop smoking completely.

3. Talk with your health care professional and decide if you’ll need medicines or other help to successfully quit.

4. Make a plan for your quit day and afterward.

Have healthy snacks available, such as:

  • 水果和蔬菜
  • 坚果和种子
  • 爆米花
  • 无糖薄荷糖和口香糖

Find enjoyable ways to fill the time when you may be tempted to smoke. 你可能想:

  • 去看电影.
  • 锻炼或去健身房.
  • 拜访不吸烟的朋友.
  • 散散步.
  • 享受一杯咖啡或茶.
  • Try a new hobby that occupies your hands, 比如绘画, 演奏乐器, 木工或针织.
  • 在院子或花园里工作.

戒掉每一根烟, vape, 匹配, 更轻的, ashtray and any other tobacco product in your home, 办公室和汽车.

5. And finally, quit tobacco for good on your quit day!


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