Mood Management

Remind yourself of your deliberate choice to quit smoking and your reasons for quitting. Sign up for a personalized Quit Plan to identify your reasons and track your progress.

Congratulate yourself regularly and give yourself credit for overcoming each milestone. Quitting is a big deal!

Remind yourself that the feeling is temporary and will go away.

Try any kind of exercise, from taking a gentle walk to joining a class or team sport. Any effort to stay active will help! Visit our get active page for more tips to increase your activity.

Make plans with other people and try to stay busy. Having regular contact and getting out of the house can help boost your mood. Schedule things that make you feel good. Small things can make a big difference.

Try taking 20 slow breaths to help you relax and deal with difficult situations.

You do not have to bear negative or low moods alone. Friends, family and others are there to support you. Tell your loved ones what they can do to support you best. Visit our Community Forum to share with others who know what you are going through. You can also chat with a mental health professional 24/7 by calling 1-800-784-2433.