Take Action!
Stick with it.
When you stop smoking, you may feel:
You may even have trouble sleeping.
Don’t give up! It takes time to overcome addiction. Check out these tips on staying quit.
Learn from the past.
Many people try to quit more than once before they succeed. Most people who start smoking again do so within the first 3 months after quitting. If you’ve tried to quit before, think about what worked for you and what didn’t.
Drinking alcohol, depression, and being around other smokers can make it harder to quit. If you are finding it hard to stay quit, talk with your doctor about what medicines might help you. Remember, quitting will make you healthier.
If you’ve tried to quit before, check out this booklet about how to commit to quitting again [PDF - 797 KB].
