CREATING A PLAN: Checklist - before you quit
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Stock up on quit-smoking supplies: carrots, gum, mints, a water bottle, new hobby supplies, etc. Whatever supplies your strategies call for. |
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If you're using the nicotine patch, nicotine gum, or other medication to quit, arrange to have them before you quit (buy them over-the-counter, or talk to your doctor or insurance company). |
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Practice your coping strategies. Try them out to make sure they work. Come up with a backup plan in case one doesn't work. |
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Tell people you're quitting. Get support and have others agree not to smoke inside your house, or around you. |
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If you smoke 15 cigarettes or more per day, you may want to cut down before you quit. |
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Throw away your ashtrays, lighters, leftover cigarettes, etc. |
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Clean your car, house, room, etc., to get rid of any tobacco odors. |
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Review your plan the day before you quit. |
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Consider how and when you will reward yourself. Mark your calendar. |
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Remind yourself why you're doing this (your main reason to quit). Get excited! |
