Identify Your Reasons
As you are getting ready to make this change, try to keep in mind the reasons you why you want to quit. These reasons can help keep you motivated during challenging moments along your quit journey.
Methods You Can Use
Your journey to becoming tobacco and/or nicotine-free is unique to you. There are many methods available and you might have to try a few different methods before you find the one that is right for you.
Medications That Can Help
Prescription medications and Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) help you manage cravings and nicotine withdrawal and are some of the most effective tools for quitting smoking.
You can get coverage for up to 12 weeks for prescription medications or NRT each year through the BC Smoking Cessation Program.
Know Your Triggers
Even if you have been quit for a while, a craving can come out of nowhere. But more often than not there is a specific cause or “trigger” that turns on your need for a smoke. Those “triggers” can be people, places, situations, feelings or moods. Knowing your triggers will help you avoid them or find ways to handle them.
Preparing for Withdrawal
Nicotine is what makes tobacco and vaping products addictive. When you quit, your body has to adjust to being without nicotine. Withdrawal symptoms can be uncomfortable, but there are things you can do to make them less intense and help you get through them.
Getting Ready for Quit Day
Quitting is easier when you are prepared. Knowing what to expect and how to overcome challenges will make all the difference. Here are some tips on how to make a Quit Plan so you are prepared to deal with cravings and tricky situations.